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@RIDE I want to thank you for the feedback. I measured and found that my LF toe was slightly in compared to the RF. Adjusted it and the Bronco not only doesn’t freeze in those two curves it actually tracks better in general.
Hey, the more I got thinking about this, the more I wanted to recommend still running it to an alignment specialist to double check your work. You might be fine, but unless you own and are certified with an alignment rack, I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable about it as a DIY. Adjusting your offroad SXS yourself, for sure. Adjusting your $90,k on road Bronco, not so much. Best case, you’re fine or possibly burn thru front tires faster. Worst case, … I shudder to think.
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Hey, the more I got thinking about this, the more I wanted to recommend still running it to an alignment specialist to double check your work. You might be fine, but unless you own and are certified with an alignment rack, I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable about it as a DIY. Adjusting your offroad SXS yourself, for sure. Adjusting your $90,k on road Bronco, not so much. Best case, you’re fine or possibly burn thru front tires faster. Worst case, … I shudder to think.
Appreciate your concern. Of course I will. Thanks
 

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Has anyone else experienced or heard of this?

When driving between 55-60 MPH and making a slight right curve (1 degree or less) the steering seems to lock up. It takes a bit of extra force to the left to get it to release.

Strange thing is it seems to only happen at these two particular curves on this two lane highway I travel frequently.

I’m familiar with wide tires tending to pull on wavy roads, and in fact I initially thought that is what was happening. But the more it occurs the more I realize it’s not pulling it just locks up.

My 22 Braptor is stock with 6K miles on it.

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Hi Andrew! I can look into your Bronco's steering wheel concern on my end. To get started, could you please send a private message over with the name/location of your local Ford dealer and your Bronco's VIN?
 

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Hi Andrew! I can look into your Bronco's steering wheel concern on my end. To get started, could you please send a private message over with the name/location of your local Ford dealer and your Bronco's VIN?
Go home Ford. OP fixed it.
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