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- Mar 5, 2008
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- Age
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- City
- Suffield, Ohio
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Tire Size
- LT265/75/R16
I have a problem with my truck. When I was exiting the expressway, I applied the brakes to slow down, and my truck swerved to the left very hard and I smelled my brakes burning. A few minutes later, I noticed that my steering was very limp and there was a HUGE amount of play in the steering wheel. I also noticed the smell of burning rubber. Every time I would apply the brakes, my truck would swerve to the left. I am not sure if it is a brake and/or steering issue. Thanks for your help.
Additional Details
I jacked up the truck and it is sitting on jackstands. All wheels and tires are off. I don't see any wetness around the brake lines. Both calipers and both drums can be turned with my hand. No steering compnents are broken/damaged. I cannot figure out what is wrong. I do remember hitting some big potholes before I noticed the smells and the pulling. Could it just be way out of alignment? My other thought was maybe the steering box gears are stripped or worn out. Thanks
Additional Details
I jacked up the truck and it is sitting on jackstands. All wheels and tires are off. I don't see any wetness around the brake lines. Both calipers and both drums can be turned with my hand. No steering compnents are broken/damaged. I cannot figure out what is wrong. I do remember hitting some big potholes before I noticed the smells and the pulling. Could it just be way out of alignment? My other thought was maybe the steering box gears are stripped or worn out. Thanks
