Memory steer
 

MEMORY STEER PROBLEM

I have an Ford F250 that I put a level kit with 37 inch tires on and now I have horrible memory steer. When you go around a corner the steering wheel will only return to about the 10:00 or 2:00 O' clock position, also if you just steer the truck anywhere between 10 and 2 O' clock position it will just stick there and you have to turn it back. Below I have listed all the lift parts that were installed and all the parts that were replaced to try and fix the problem.

VEHICLE

[ ] 2021 Ford F250 lariat Tremor crew cab short bed powerstoke diesel 45k miles

WHEELS and TIRES

[ ] 37x12.50x20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

[ ] 20x9 +18 offset KMC

SUSPENSION


[ ] ICON 2020-2022 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty 4WD Diesel, 2.5" Lift, Stage 3 Suspension System

[ ] 62511 20-22 FORD F-250/F-350 FRONT 2.5” DIESEL DUAL RATE SPRING KIT


[ ] 67700P 05-23 FSD 4WD 0-2.5" FRONT 2.5 VS PB PAIR

[ ] 37705P 99-23 FSD 0-3" REAR 2.5 VS PB PAIR


[ ] ICON 2005-2023 FORD F-250/F-350 SUPER DUTY 4WD, ALIGNMENT CAM KIT, 2.3 DEGREE

[ ] 64038 17-23 FSD ADJ TRACKBAR KIT

[ ] ICON 05-22 FORD SUPER DUTY 2.5 PIGGYBACK CENTERLINE STABILIZER KIT

Caster after lift no shims 1.6L and 2.0R
Caster after lift with shims 3.3L and 3.5R

REPLACEMENT PARTS

All Parts Installed in this order one at time then tested

[ ] drag link both ends Moog

[ ] Tie rods both ends Moog

[ ] Upper / lower ball joints both sides EMF

[ ] 2 degree caster shims SPC

[ ] Axle shaft universal joints Dana Spicer

[ ] Power steering gear box Ford

TESTS

[ ] Installed 4 inch radius arm drop brackets with 2 degree caster shims. Adding approx 5.4 degrees caster on top of what existed. Maybe 10% better

[ ] Installed 4 inch radius arm drop brackets with 0 degrees caster shims. total caster 6.3L and 6.5R. Maybe 20% better.


[ ] Test performed...Disconnected drag link from pitman arm, steering full lock left and drive forward, steering will not return to center


[ ] Removed Icon steering stabilizer. No change


[ ] Installed factory steering stabilizer. No change

[ ] Installed stock wheels and tires 75 psi. No change

[ ] Scan for DTC on forscan. No codes

[ ] Pulled fuse for Electronic power assisted steering module. No change , just loss of 50% power steering


[ ] Returned truck completely stock. Maybe 65% better