maverick wants to sway

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  1. injectedmav

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    There is also a ball joint end in the control valve for the steering that should have a grease fitting. Grease that joint(not too much tho) and the steering will feel much tighter. It's commonly overlooked because it's somewhat hidden(in some cars) behind the control valve to ram fluid lines.
     
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    Thanks for all the help :) This forum has helped me so many times
     
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    Ok so i checked the bushing on the leaf springs/shackles and they are worn out BAD sooo whats the best way to replace them?
     

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