why do my front tires pull inweard when my truck is in 4X4?

Asked by gspmustang Oct 29, 2015 at 10:42 AM about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

its a 1999 Silverado 5.3. Im having a problem with my front end and I need suggestions. when I  have the truck in two wheel drive the truck rides and steers great but when I stop lock it in 4 wheel drive and start moving forward the front tires start pull in toward each other. (only does it while in 4 wheel drive) if u have any suggestions to what it is please let me know thanks

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Andrew answered 9 years ago

Steering components are worn, could be idler arm, pitman arm, tie rods or ball joints. These truck have weak steering setups.

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