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Changed the torque arms...
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allan5oh



Joined: 26 Aug 2005
Posts: 2233
Location: jackassville (winnipeg, mb)

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:12 pm    Post subject: Changed the torque arms...  

Holy CRAP did it make a difference in handling/smoothness!

If you guys notice that the ass end of your truck feels loose and clunky, change BOTH torque arms.

I really noticed stability in ruts and going over railroad tracks.

I drove down the interstate for one mile without a hand on the steering wheel, and it went dead straight.
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cutout



Joined: 07 Nov 2004
Posts: 31
Location: hickory,nc

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:45 pm    Post subject:  

what kind of truck and year. if i'm on old pavement that's really rutted, they throw me everywhere.
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allan5oh



Joined: 26 Aug 2005
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Location: jackassville (winnipeg, mb)

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:56 am    Post subject:  

99 volvo.
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cutout



Joined: 07 Nov 2004
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Location: hickory,nc

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:59 pm    Post subject:  

would you know the best way to monitor the tread wear on the steer tires? by just a visual check, it will be too late when you notice a differance. i just have a hard time with the depth checkers getting a good reading all the way around.
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bob h



Joined: 15 Oct 2006
Posts: 670
Location: Nb

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:03 pm    Post subject:  

cutout wrote: would you know the best way to monitor the tread wear on the steer tires? by just a visual check, it will be too late when you notice a differance. i just have a hard time with the depth checkers getting a good reading all the way around.

Try a tread depth gage; very simple to use. Be sure to check in 3 different places around the tire and use the average as your tread depth.
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