'84 3500 1Ton 4x4 - Steering VERY jerky - help!

[MooseMan]

Hi,

I know that in 4-wheel mode, I should get some wheel hop/chirping if on dry ground. However, even on ice...my truck feels like I'm driving on square tires when in 4-wheel drive! This is anything more than 1/4 turn too. I have 35" tires, 5:13 gears, 6"lift, camper (Alaskan Telescoping), 6.2L Turbo Diesel (Banks).

I'm thinking that maybe because of the gears it's the ususal problem - just exagerated in this case. I think that is really a huge stretch - but a thought anyway.....

Ideas?

Thanks,
Bryan

[comp]

do you have a posi. in the front??? that and your tire will give a lot of
"feedback" also check everything in the sterrring if it's getting loose
4w lock will agervate it

[MooseMan]

Thanks for the reply...

This may sound bad, but I don't "think" I have a posi in the front. You would think that I would know for sure...

All steering components are tight, I drove with hubs unlocked today - no problem. It is definitely when in 4-wheel. Even in sand, or deep snow - I can't go more than maybe 5 mph with more than 50% turn...or else I'll break something for sure!

Need to find a suspension specialist too - as I think the suspension is tired, and may also be agrevating it. There is always something to fix :-)

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by comp

do you have a posi. in the front??? that and your tire will give a lot of
"feedback" also check everything in the sterrring if it's getting loose
4w lock will agervate it