Front End Binding during parking lot turns

[goldframe]

I’m getting a binding feel and noise when I crank turns at low speed in parking lots, for example. Feels like my old 4X4 when the hubs were locked but I’m in 2X mode and the hubs are in Auto???

Anyone else noticing this?? I think I should run it by the dealer to see what they’ll say. Any comments??

goldframe

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00 Excursion LTD 4X4 PSD , Estate Green, Born 3/13/00 - Bought 9/21/00 - Code AXD0, Western Diesel, Diesel Turbo Life Saver, BFG Long Trail, K&N, Hellwig Rear, Pro Comp shocks & stabilizer, PS Diesel V8 “badges”, Husky Splash Guards, Locking Wheel Nuts

[Recycled Racing]

Thats just a fact of life with the hydroboost sharing both the brake boost and steering boost. I wonder if an overdrive pully on the PS pump would help this? Hmmm.

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[goldframe]

So its not abnormal - it's OK??? Just don't want to worry - feels like something ain’t right??? If it’s the “hydroboost” and it’s “part of the system” then can I assume it’s not causing any damage like it might if it was a 4X4 with locking hubs???

It’s kind of a jerk and release every ½ or full wheel rotation. It doesn’t feel at all like resistance that the steering stabilizer would give??? Still puzzled.

Thanks,

goldframe

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00 Excursion LTD 4X4 PSD , Estate Green, Born 3/13/00 - Bought 9/21/00 - Code AXD0, Western Diesel, Diesel Turbo Life Saver, BFG Long Trail, K&N, Hellwig Rear, Pro Comp shocks & stabilizer, PS Diesel V8 “badges”, Husky Splash Guards, Locking Wheel Nuts

[This message has been edited by goldframe (edited 12-06-2000).]

[xr7gt]

I noticed some increased resistance after installing the Pro-Comp stabilizer. This improved with time. I still experience this rarely during low speed manuvers. Make sure that there is no contact with the steering linkage. Does the stabilizer have the boot on it? I removed the boot because was rubbing on the center link. Overall the combination of the stabilizer upgrade and Edelbrock shocks have improved the feel of driving the Excursion.

[This message has been edited by xr7gt (edited 12-06-2000).]

[This message has been edited by xr7gt (edited 12-06-2000).]