Keith Browning Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 As dealership technicians we are bound by Ford's policies and procedures when repairing vehicles which means we can only use Ford OEM and Motorcraft parts. With that said, I am looking for an aftermarket solution for a stubborn truck that refuses to let go of the front axle/steering oscillation over certain bumps on curves at 50+ MPH. I want to know what aftermarket solution has actually worked for you to reduce or eliminate this. At this point the truck in question, a 2011 F250 Diesel that has new steering linkages, new shocks, Monroe steering damper and good tires set to specification. The caster has also been set to reduce this as well. This was just dropped in my lap... I see nothing left other than to over dampen. I did adjust the steering gear meshload because it was sloppy which did make a huge difference in how the truck feels but as you know that has no affect on this condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Adjustable track bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Examples? Sources? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8WA Sman Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 What tires does it have and is this a four-wheel drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Don't recall the brand but they were all terrain... and of course its 4WD stock suspension with no lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8WA Sman Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 When I see random vibration after a bump it, tires is the first thing that comes to mind. Sorry I will be no help on the AM input, I have always used OE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-16561-carli-adjustable-track-bar-17-19-ford-f-250f-350-superduty-4x4.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I worked for ford for 10 years and never experienced a death wobble in a truck like I did with my own earlier this year. It has been running fine for years, not a hint of wobble.....until I rotated the tires. They are factory Michelin 20s and they still have 6-7/32 on them but they are shot. I even installed a new track bar balljoint, bushing and the latest and greatest steering damper for the new trucks. Mind you my truck is only a 15 with 48k miles, there’s no earthly reason the suspension should be worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsona19 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Tires are usually the first thing I check when dealing with a death wobble after hitting a bump. Been down the rabbit hole a few times with the death wobble parts replacing. I mean i'd check over the whole suspension, maybe recommend a dampener. But I've been bit by tires more than a few times. I always feel better swapping on a known good set on to verify it's going to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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