Re: [ihc] Weekend Chores?

[Dan Nees <cookiedan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pete,
   That swaying you are experiencing is from worn rubber spring
bushings, usually. Didn't you just put new springs on the truck? If you
did, did you replace the frame side shackle bushings? Alot of times guys
cheese out and don't replace them and even after a spring lift have lots
of sway.
On Fri, 2004-10-29 at 10:56, Peter Ferris wrote:
> Gentle People,
> 
> I've got two possibly or three questions for your perusal.
> 
> #1) Popping: I believe it's the springs, front & back.  Front is worse than
> the back. As the steering wheel is turned (even parked, idling) there are
> several distinctive POP's that can be heard. Some of the little retainer
> clip things on the springs are loose, but still captured by the center pin.
> Is this the cause?
> 
> #2) Just-A-Swayin' : Somewhere between the time I ditched the old worn 33"
> Super Swamppers for brandy new 32" Goodrich AT something-or-another's, there
> has been a wicked swaying of the Scout. Earlier this month, I bought new
> tires, shocks, and got an alignment (I did the shocks myself), tires &
> alignment happened at once at a respected tire shop chain in the area. I
> requested that when the guy did an "alignment" that he check components for
> wear & tear. He pronounced it all "good". Hmmm, I wonder. I can hold the
> wheel straight and feel a distinct and occasionally strong swaying (left to
> right, front to back - oft along a diagonal). This isn't constant, but
> noticeable on acceleration, passing big trucks, cross winds, etc. New shocks
> didn't really affect this problem. The guy at the tire shop called it
> "scary". I thought he was talking about the usual slow meander which I've
> become used to. This is a more rapid sway.  Sometimes it reminds me driving
> a boat across a small wake or something. 
> 
> #3) Exhausting Problem: Yesterday I "discovered" something new in my truck.
> Looking behind the front passenger side wheel, where the exhaust joins the
> header, there's a "valve" thingy (is that technical enough?!). I notice it
> seems to have 2 connectors of sorts - couldn't really determine if they were
> for electrical connections / plug, or more for a vacuum lines (wouldn't they
> melt there?). Just two small studs sticking out of the mystery valve.  The
> valve never seems to move.  I've looked at it stone cold and after driving
> 35 miles. It's always in the same position.  There's what looks like a
> little "L" tab on it. The "L" is always in the down position, never changing
> 90 degrees to (open or close - go to the opposite position). What's up with
> this? And what do I do about it. Is this why despite carb rebuilds, new
> tires, new shocks, etc; I never see my gas mileage change?! ;-) 
> 
> All hints & tips appreciated!
> 
> Happy Trails, 
> 
> --Pete
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Dan Nees
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