2006 Dodge tie rod /09 upgrade
A year ago I bought this truck (196,000 kl) and immediately rebuilt the front end. Unfortunately for me the shop was unaware that Dodge dealers have been doing an 09 upgrade in these trucks. The 09 up...
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There's a "2008.5 steering upgrade", and a "tie-rod end" recall.
The steering upgrade was usually done on Chrysler's dime if your truck was within warranty.
The TRE recall was a safety recall, done on Chrysler's dime.
Unless you have modified your ssuspension, then you may get denied.
I didn't have to pay for my steering upgrade despite my suspension mods, but I was denied the TRE recall because of my mods...at the same dealer. Makes no sense at all.
At any rate, here's info on the steering recall:
Cummins Forum 2008.5 Steering upgrade
You can buy the parts yourself, here's one place that sells everything complete:
Strapt Performance 2008.5 steering parts kit
Here's info for the TRE recall:
TRE Recall info
Wandering steering can be any number of things.
I had wandering steering, and in my case, my steering box was bad.
You really need to find a shop well-versed in live-axle front ends and their issues...and also who is familiar with the Dodge Ram's in particular.
Don't skimp on the front-end components on these trucks, and don't overlook routine maintenance. Also, it pays to keep an eye on things by crawling up under there every now and then,
The steering upgrade was usually done on Chrysler's dime if your truck was within warranty.
The TRE recall was a safety recall, done on Chrysler's dime.
Unless you have modified your ssuspension, then you may get denied.
I didn't have to pay for my steering upgrade despite my suspension mods, but I was denied the TRE recall because of my mods...at the same dealer. Makes no sense at all.
At any rate, here's info on the steering recall:
Cummins Forum 2008.5 Steering upgrade
You can buy the parts yourself, here's one place that sells everything complete:
Strapt Performance 2008.5 steering parts kit
Here's info for the TRE recall:
TRE Recall info
Wandering steering can be any number of things.
I had wandering steering, and in my case, my steering box was bad.
You really need to find a shop well-versed in live-axle front ends and their issues...and also who is familiar with the Dodge Ram's in particular.
Don't skimp on the front-end components on these trucks, and don't overlook routine maintenance. Also, it pays to keep an eye on things by crawling up under there every now and then,
