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Noises when steering is commonly a steering or suspension issue. The most common reasons are things like failed ball joints, worn tie rod ends or broken suspension springs. OK, A few questions. Do you only get the noise when steering to one side and not the other? Do you get the noise when braking reasonably hard? Is it a single noise like a 'clunk' or is it a repeating noise as you turn?
Try this. With the vehicle in Park start the engine and turn the steering all the way to the left then all the way to the right and back again three or four times. Try to do this as quickly as you can. Do you get the noise?
Turn the vehicle off. Go to the front right corner of the vehicle and bounce the suspension as hard as you can. Listen for the noise. Repeat this for all four corners.
Does the vehicle behave differently when driving? Thumps when hitting pot holes or bounces more than usual.
Park the vehicle on level ground and with a good bright torch take a very good look at the suspension on both sides. This lets you compare one side with the other.
You'll need to examine the suspension for obvious damage. Try the method below. If the spring and shock look OK it could be the suspension has a 'soft' spring or a faulty damper on one side.
You are looking for broken or missing pieces. The spring should also look symmetrical. Check the mounting points front and rear especially the rear swinging mount. Chock the wheels, (front AND rear of one wheel), and get someone to bounce up and down in the back of the vehicle. Without getting under the vehicle watch the springs and mounts move. It should be the same both sides.
no it wont. the air suspension works as a complete system. each air spring has an electric solenoid, each corner has an electric height sensor and then the compressor itself. just energizing the compressor will not open the solenoids or sensors both of which are needed to raise the vehicle. what is probably happening is a failure in the computing system for the suspension system. expensive to repair.
in stability in corners can be from several reasons
The first is the quality of tires in use as all stability feelings are generated by the tire profile, tire pressure and side wall profile and the quality of the tire (for example a 195 -75 r15 tire will feel loose compared to a 195-25r15 tire which has small side wall dimension and so sits better in the corners )
Next is the condition of the shock absorber, worn out , old or not of good quality manufacturer ( shock absorbers are design to take the rebound out of springs and suspension movement and if they are of inferior quality or worn out , instead of allowing the body to roll slowly , it feels like it will fall over )
Next is the use of a stabilizer bar front and rear as this is what keeps the car feeling level on the road when cornering ( if the stabilizer bar is too thin in section it torques to easily and the movement of the center of gravity is not properly controlled and so the body leans too much instead of sitting flat)
Suspension parts , ball joints , struts , steering rod ends , bad rubbers all add to a bad feeling
another reason could be a wheel alignment or loose wheel bearings ( steering tends to dart and feel out of control when cornering)
Many cars are designed with "soft" suspension to enhance the driving experience but this type of suspension will give the feeling of uncertainty when cornering ( like being on a water filled mattress)
To get a cost of the suspension up grade you first have to know what is the reason for the bad feeling
I would suggest a full safety inspection by an accredited specialist suspension shop ( Pedders or the like ) and then a quote on the modifications that will improve drivability and cornering
a job done professionally will be a safe and legal job
check and replace the wheel bearings on that side . Check and adjust wheel alignment. check for worn out suspension bushes ,damaged suspension parts and steering joints.
Depends on the problem. If the pump is running but that corner of the truck is low, it could be a leak in the line or the air bag. If it is low but the pump is not running, it could be a height sensor.
With the age of your vehicle, it depends on what the truck is doing.
If the truck walks to one side when you hit a substantial bump replace the shocks, or if you feel the truck swaying to much when you round a hgh speed corner, change the shocks.
If the steering wheel is not doing a good roll when you turn at lower speeds, change the shocks.
If you look at the shocks and they seem a bunch rusted, and/or are leaking change them.
When you stop, if the truck nose dives, change the shocks.
The list goes on, and it depends on how much you value your truck.
SAFETY ......your shocks control alot of what your truck does, bad shocks can lead to a roll over if you take a corner/curve to fast, and this is not meant to scare you...just inform you.
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