IKE
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- 2010
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- Ford
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2004 Ranger regular cab longbed 4x2
A while back I was cut off on the highway while pulling a trailer. I was able to keep it relatively straight for about a quarter mile until the trailer pulled me around, jackknifed, then slid me sideways (driver's side first) at about 60 mph. Truck was drivable, but it had some issues I've been repairing as I get the cash.
I've had the truck on a frame rack, it checked out fine.
Additionally, I've replaced the following items:
-Rear spring hangers (bent)
-Rear shackles (bent)
-All shocks
-Rear springs (bent?)
-Wheels (bent)
-Tires
It aligns perfectly, and on straight, level pavement it drives fine until you get on/get off the gas. With each part(s) I've replaced, it's gotten progressively better, ie. no more vibrations, no more wild jerks from the wheel, so I replaced the crappy, badly-worn tires I had been waiting to do until I got everything else squared away, and now I have a new issue: (after which my mechanic thought it was bent springs, so those were then replaced, to no avail)
When accelerating, it feels like the rear is moving, causing the truck to turn to the left. When letting off the accelerator it returns to straight. This isn't noticable when coasting, nor is it present when braking, unless it's just after I let off the gas. Likewise, bumps alone don't upset the suspension, unless accelerating/decelerating. This isn't too bad when on surface streets, but at 60 mph, it gets a bit uncomfortable.
My question is, what could be going on here? It's more than a "pull," as the rear of the truck seems to "pivot" outward to the right under the above conditions. Everything in the rear is tight, as I checked it when I recently replaced rear springs. (it behaves the same now as before the springs were replaced) I've checked the tranny mount and it appears to be tight also.
I did have some seepage develop on the D/S of the rear diff cover shortly after the accident, which leads me to believe maybe the rear end is tweaked, and I'm hoping that maybe a new/rebuilt rear axle could finally resolve the last of my problems. (what else is there? LOL!) what do you think?
A while back I was cut off on the highway while pulling a trailer. I was able to keep it relatively straight for about a quarter mile until the trailer pulled me around, jackknifed, then slid me sideways (driver's side first) at about 60 mph. Truck was drivable, but it had some issues I've been repairing as I get the cash.
I've had the truck on a frame rack, it checked out fine.
Additionally, I've replaced the following items:
-Rear spring hangers (bent)
-Rear shackles (bent)
-All shocks
-Rear springs (bent?)
-Wheels (bent)
-Tires
It aligns perfectly, and on straight, level pavement it drives fine until you get on/get off the gas. With each part(s) I've replaced, it's gotten progressively better, ie. no more vibrations, no more wild jerks from the wheel, so I replaced the crappy, badly-worn tires I had been waiting to do until I got everything else squared away, and now I have a new issue: (after which my mechanic thought it was bent springs, so those were then replaced, to no avail)
When accelerating, it feels like the rear is moving, causing the truck to turn to the left. When letting off the accelerator it returns to straight. This isn't noticable when coasting, nor is it present when braking, unless it's just after I let off the gas. Likewise, bumps alone don't upset the suspension, unless accelerating/decelerating. This isn't too bad when on surface streets, but at 60 mph, it gets a bit uncomfortable.
My question is, what could be going on here? It's more than a "pull," as the rear of the truck seems to "pivot" outward to the right under the above conditions. Everything in the rear is tight, as I checked it when I recently replaced rear springs. (it behaves the same now as before the springs were replaced) I've checked the tranny mount and it appears to be tight also.
I did have some seepage develop on the D/S of the rear diff cover shortly after the accident, which leads me to believe maybe the rear end is tweaked, and I'm hoping that maybe a new/rebuilt rear axle could finally resolve the last of my problems. (what else is there? LOL!) what do you think?