A reputable local shop performed axle swap. Good condition ‘08 axles into my ‘03 EX (7.3L) with full Carly/Fox kit from Top Tier. Happy with suspension manners. But the steering is a nightmare.
I struggle a bit to verbalize what’s going on. The best way I can describe it is it requires abnormal force to steer and it’s hard to keep it straight. When in motion, particularly at higher speeds, too much force is required for the small corrective movements normal to driving straight. And rather than rig straighten out once you release from a steering action, driver must actively steer back to neutral wheel position. The result is dangerous feeling when piloting the EX. Additionally it is mentally, and a bit physically, exhausting. Which is unfortunate given the rig was built as a dedicated family hauler for our frequent trips from Texas to Colorado.
Two different shops have used computer systems to check alignment, caster, etc. everything is set.
When researching this project I didn’t hear anything about steering compromise. Is this just what I get for doing swap? How can I get back to smooth steering?
I struggle a bit to verbalize what’s going on. The best way I can describe it is it requires abnormal force to steer and it’s hard to keep it straight. When in motion, particularly at higher speeds, too much force is required for the small corrective movements normal to driving straight. And rather than rig straighten out once you release from a steering action, driver must actively steer back to neutral wheel position. The result is dangerous feeling when piloting the EX. Additionally it is mentally, and a bit physically, exhausting. Which is unfortunate given the rig was built as a dedicated family hauler for our frequent trips from Texas to Colorado.
Two different shops have used computer systems to check alignment, caster, etc. everything is set.
When researching this project I didn’t hear anything about steering compromise. Is this just what I get for doing swap? How can I get back to smooth steering?
