Torque steer

[Yukon50BMG]

I have an 03 Yukon, recently replaced upper and lower control arms, shocks, tie rods, and rear springs. Leveled with Bilsteins and 33” bfgs. Recently went on an off-road excursion and developed pretty bad torque steer and slop in the steering. I can hear one of the tires squeal under acceleration on the pavement and it pulls to the left until it shifts then it straightens out. I have a ball joint seal on the passenger UCA that came apart from too much grease most likely, other than that everything else appears in order. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Bill 1960]

Inspect all the steering and front suspension joints. Test with pressure using a crowbar. Could be anything in this group that’s moving and throwing out the alignment under torque.

 

[Fless]

One or more frontend components were likely damage or misaligned during your off-road excursion.

 

[OR VietVet]

One or more frontend components were likely damage or misaligned during your off-road excursion.

I agree with this statement. Your story says it all. Whatever you find and fix, get the alignment done and please post a pic of the before and after alignment readings.

 

[rockola1971]

Lift frontend and check play in idler arm. It could be bent also. Then inspect all other steering components for play. If no luck there then check the ball joints for excessive play.