Wiggly Truck Issue


Ranger Kip

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Wellsboro
State - Country
PA - USA
Vehicle Year
2006
Vehicle
Ford Ranger
Drive
4WD
Engine
4.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
My credo
Confused and Intolerant
My truck is very wiggly and jiggly, it also hops around. Any thoughts? The rear shocks are new, the frame is not bending/crossmembers are not shifting, and the axle is firmly installed.

It seems all of the wiggle is coming from the tires having big sidewalls.

It almost feels too unsafe to drive over 45 with how loose it feels (wiggly).

My steering is solid, tires are new, front stabilizers are good, and rear shocks and shackles are new.

(Sorry if it's hard to see in video, but I'm pushing on the rear of the truck and the front pivots to a wiggle).

 
Generally speaking, those tires do not have big sidewalls. What air pressure are you running?

Do you have anti-sway bars installed? Are the spring eye bushings and shackle bushings and bolts good?

These trucks, in stock configuration, are not as "tight" as a sports car. That's just how trucks are. I'm not saying there isn't anything wrong. There may be. But, if this is your first truck, your expectations may be a little bit too high and you may need to get used to it.
 

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