Steering question

[RABF250]

Have a new Tremor 7.3L with only 700 miles. At slow speeds the steering seems "heavy". Is this normal with the offroad tires? New to the truck scene.

 

[Recon]

Mine has what I would call a poor return to center. After cornering I have to steer the wheel back straight. This is my first Ford. I had a 2006 Dodge 3500 before this and the return to center was fine. I took it into the dealer servive and they said it was normal. In doing some research return to center is a function of caster adjustment and there is no way to adjust that on the Fords.

 

[RABF250]

Mine has what I would call a poor return to center. After cornering I have to steer the wheel back straight. This is my first Ford. I had a 2006 Dodge 3500 before this and the return to center was fine. I took it into the dealer servive and they said it was normal. In doing some research return to center is a function of caster adjustment and there is no way to adjust that on the Fords.

That is a better description than mine. It is exactly what mine is doing. Glad to hear that it is not just mine. Thanks for the response.

 

[Loshad]

How can there not be caster adjustmen?

 

[SVT4X4]

How can there not be caster adjustmen?

There is and it is an adjustment cam on the upper ball joint. They sell various degrees for these.

 

[LT75]

Would the dual stabilizer help this.

 

[JimmyG79]

Hey guys, I had the exact same thoughts when I picked up the truck last month. I had the exact same issue, steering felt tight and it wouldn't center after a turn. I installed the Fox 2.0 ATS steering stabilizer on it and adjusted it to 10 clicks. It steers 100% better now.

 

[Jericho]

The Fox site makes a point of mentioning the standalone stabilizer is for +0 lift trucks - what else was necessary for the install? I will be having this done to mine once I take delivery next month.

 

[JimmyG79]

Nothing. Install was super easy. No issues with clearance either.

 

[JimmyG79]

P/n is 983-02-143

 

[MoKan]

Have a new Tremor 7.3L with only 700 miles. At slow speeds the steering seems "heavy". Is this normal with the offroad tires? New to the truck scene.

If you are new to trucks completely, then yes, it is a truck thing, especially a solid front axle truck thing (Ford and Dodge HD only)

As stated above, R2C is a function of steering geometry, and it is different for each tire, weight, and speed combination. My guess is Ford has a lower caster angle than Dodge, maybe to reduce feedback and death wobble.

 

[Loshad]

If the Fox fits 0 lift trucks then how is it bolt on if ours have a 2"?

 

[JimmyG79]

Because the clamp pivots to the correct angle.

 

[Jericho]

Because the clamp pivots to the correct angle.

I completely believe you but I am curious what bracket they're recommending, and why. You would think the Tremor lift would have some discernible variance relative the stock Superduty geometry. Also, side question relevant to OP - are you running adaptive steering or no?

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