Trouble turning left while stopped

[890man]

Ok, it started after a weekend trip to Hollister, Ca. On Sunday before heading home I hit the trail to do a few things I had done the day before. I was having a great time until I was doing a little section at the bottom of truck hill that I had done twice the day before with no problems. This section really twists a truck up lifting tires . Right from the start I couldnt turn left. I could turn right and bring it back to center. I was able to get a little left but not enough to do much. I had to reverse and try again multiple times to get lined up right. Something I did not have to do the day before. By the time I knew I was having a serious problem I was in the middle of the trickiest section.(Wheel in the air and real tippy) I was able to get through without laying it on its side and take the bypass. I checked for damage, none, fluid level, good. While moving all is well. While stopped I can only turn left about half the normal distance. It starts feeling good then becomes almost like manual steering. If I start moving, the resistance goes away and turns fine. Turning right to the stop is easy while stopped. I drove the hundred miles home but the problem has not changed. I did search but if you guys could help diagnose or help point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Travis

 

[alby_39]

bent stearing or dampener?

 

[Beowulf]

I did search but if you guys could help diagnose or help point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.

Travis,
Jack up the front end and put the rig on a pair of jack stands. How does it steer? What do you see with a visual inspection?

-B-

 

[jvazquez53]

Check these, I have the same problems.


https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/277328-turn-less-left.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/280019-steering-adjustment-screw.html

 

[890man]

I didnt drive the cruiser today. I will take it to work tomorrow and jack it up. I was planning on doing it with the motor off then with it on. I also need to pressure wash the underside so I can see if there is any new damage. It will have to wait till the end of the day though. I will keep searching but please post with your ideas.
Thanks