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2001 Ford F-150 Crooked Tires

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD F-150
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  • 2WD
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  • 80,000 MILES
I parked my truck in my driveway the other dayday and and put the steering wheel all the way to the right till it wouldn't go any further. My buddy said the tires looked crooked when I had it parked in his parking lot. I don't have much knowledge on repairing cars and it is hard to explain what I am seeing but I will try my best. Basically the tire looked uneven when all the way to the right. It looked like if the wheel could be turned anymore the rim would be facing on a downward angle rather than straight out. I know I am not great at explaining this but any ideas? I just don't want to pay for a mechanic if its normal. I will upload a photo later. Thanks to everyone for their help.
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 4:47 PM

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Tiny
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If not too severe this is normal.
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Thanks man, if it is severe what could it be? Just trying to get and idea for a repair cost if I am going to have to repair something in the near future
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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Do they look normal in the striaght ahead position? If so, and there are no noises while driving, like snapping or rattles, it's probably OK, To rest your mind, go to an alignment shop and get an alignment, if there is a problem, they will find it, a vehicle cannot be aligned with bad steering parts!
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 AT 5:29 PM

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