Problems: Van Swaying side to side (Experts Plz Assist)

rmrunner · Postby **rmrunner** » May 10th, 2014, 5:51 pm

Vehicle: Ranger 2008 4*4

I am getting a terrible sway on my ranger at around 80-100Kmph( this only started a few months now)
Before and after the over haul, same problem exist.

Recently, I did an entire overall in the front suspension. Change pitman arm, idler arm, inner/outer ends, shocks, ball joints, cradle bushings and stabilizer bar rubbers. Also change tires on stock rims.

Aligned and speed balanced and sway still there. The steering isn't shaking just the van drifting. This is under No load with 2passengers and driver.

Has anyone experienced this? What else can I check?

Thanks,

dyna9275 · Postby **dyna9275** » May 10th, 2014, 7:39 pm

check your back spring bushings

3stagevtec · Postby **3stagevtec** » May 12th, 2014, 1:19 am

Go by Mileage Mack and have them inspect / align the van.. they are great at finding problems.

Captain Awesome · Postby **Captain Awesome** » May 12th, 2014, 4:12 am

X2 @ leaf spring bushings. They are probably shot and likely what's causing the exact issue you described.

rmrunner · Postby **rmrunner** » May 12th, 2014, 5:46 pm

Went by Mileage Mack and still after alignment and speed balance same problem persist. I looked at the bushing and its looking like it still has life.I will look into changing them.

Any more Suggestions?

4a70 · Postby **4a70** » May 13th, 2014, 7:47 am

What tire pressures are u running?? I have a hilux and ive noticed that different brand tires their sidewalls are softer than others... that somtimes causes swaying if i run pressures lower than 35psi id get that sway i usually use 38psi give it a try.... my 2c

rmrunner · Postby **rmrunner** » May 13th, 2014, 5:31 pm

I run 32psi cold and 35psi warm. Tires are Firestone. I tried adjusting tire pressures already still did not do any justice. I'm looking at changing the rear bushing cause I am also hearing a squeaking noise at back when i turn corners.

4a70 · Postby **4a70** » May 13th, 2014, 5:42 pm

Just to totaly rule it out i would have gone extreme and tried 40 cold for a short drive to ensure wasnt that.... but shackle bushings are usual suspects

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » May 13th, 2014, 6:51 pm

Shackle and clamps

eltoro · Postby **eltoro** » June 14th, 2014, 7:40 am

Guys running 35 & 40 psi on a pick-up seem a bit high and risky for wet-road traction, most cars are designed to float on 28-32psi and they are lower gravity-centered, check your manufacturer recommendation and be safe. Many accidents occur when folks substitute larger tyres with less side-wall flex and further reduce traction by over-pressuring. My perhaps apply more to bling-car guys but just saying be careful.

Postby **tr1ad** » June 17th, 2014, 2:45 pm

where can i get an idler arm for the B2500?
can't seem to locate

daryl0510 · Postby **daryl0510** » June 23rd, 2014, 12:13 pm

tr1ad wrote:where can i get an idler arm for the B2500?
can't seem to locate

Pato's in Cunupia

daryl0510 · Postby **daryl0510** » June 23rd, 2014, 12:16 pm

Op, are you getin any "play" with your steering box? recently overhauled my entire front suspension courtesy of droppa from side B ! been having the same problem, figured out it was wheel movement from too much play in my steering box!

rmrunner · Postby **rmrunner** » June 25th, 2014, 11:26 am

when i changed out,the steering box was slack. i tighten it up a bit. As for the sway its bad rear bushings for me. if you changed bushings, id recommend spraying them with wd40. this helped my sway.

MonsterPower · Postby **MonsterPower** » June 26th, 2014, 1:16 am

tr1ad wrote:where can i get an idler arm for the B2500?
can't seem to locate

faiz in marabella or kaimraj and son in debe ..
only problem with both is that they say take out the old part to match up the new one .. seems the van came with diff ones

Postby **tr1ad** » June 26th, 2014, 9:50 am

That's the problem I'm encountering

Scoop · Postby **Scoop** » September 26th, 2014, 9:05 pm

daryl0510 wrote:Op, are you getin any "play" with your steering box? recently overhauled my entire front suspension courtesy of droppa from side B ! been having the same problem, figured out it was wheel movement from too much play in my steering box!

how was the steering wheel play rectified?

rmrunner · Postby **rmrunner** » September 27th, 2014, 7:14 pm

Scoop wrote:
daryl0510 wrote:Op, are you getin any "play" with your steering box? recently overhauled my entire front suspension courtesy of droppa from side B ! been having the same problem, figured out it was wheel movement from too much play in my steering box!
how was the steering wheel play rectified?

play in the steering is resolved by adjusting the steering box