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mileshuff
Explorer
Oct 01, 2014

2007.5 Dodge 2500 steering wander?

Seems this is a common problem. Steering tends to wander. At highway speeds have to make constant minor corrections. I don't believe anything is worn out as this issue has existed since new.

Steering linkage was replaced with newer 2008+ design several years ago. No improvement for wandering although handling over rough wash board dirt roads improved.

Tie rod was replaced this year as part of a recall. No change to wandering issue.

Several have stated two issues. First is a poorly designed steering box with excessive play in the output shaft. Second is excessive flexing on the steering box mount. I've been told that installing a steering stabilizer to tie the frame rails together and eliminate flex may help considerably.

Anyone have this issue with a 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 6.7L 2500 and have solved it? If solution was installing a steering box stabilizer which brand did you go with?

This is the type of device I'm looking:
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  • mileshuff's avatar
    mileshuff
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2014
    My local truck supply has a decent price for BD Diesels version that looks similar and decent reviews. Might just have a project for this weekend!
  • RICKIM's avatar
    RICKIM
    Explorer III
    Oct 01, 2014
    If your a little mechanically inclined and have decent wrenches/tools, yes, it should only take you 30-45 minutes tops.
    Be sure to support the sway bar so you don't get whacked in the teeth with it. :B
    You'll need to grease the bearing after install also.

    I used a little anti-seize inside the bearing and also better washers, as the ones they give you weren't to my liking. Bolts were grade 5 but washers were not.

    Rick
  • mileshuff's avatar
    mileshuff
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2014
    RICKIM wrote:
    Then went to this, Click.

    Steering is much improved as far as tightness and responsiveness, and no wandering.Rick


    Is this a simple do it yourself one person job to install? Website indicates 1/2 hour install so I'm assuming yes.
  • Idahoan's avatar
    Idahoan
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2014
    I have had steering issues also and have been considering a stablaizer also. I replaced ball joints, tie rod ends and track bar and it seemed steering got worse. I had a steering box replaced a few years ago under warranty and after replacing all the parts my steering felt a lot like when the steering box went out. I was figuring that is what I would have to do again. One day I noticed my sway bar end bushing bolt was broken off and missing. I replaced both sides and it was a considerable improvement in steering. Might check yours also
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Oct 01, 2014
    This has been an issue with Doge/Ram for years, the steering box brace helps! I also had bad ball joints. I also put Luke's link on my trak bar drives great now!
  • ib516's avatar
    ib516
    Explorer II
    Oct 01, 2014
    Check the track bar bushings. Cheap fix ($20) and an easy DIY.

    When mine did that, it was a worn steering box.
  • RICKIM's avatar
    RICKIM
    Explorer III
    Oct 01, 2014
    I had a very slight wander but figured I was still driving a large truck so I dealt with it. What I ended up having more of, was a slight knocking in the steering.

    After some research and no dealer help, I started off with a Borgeson steering shaft......didn't fix it, then went to the up-graded 2008 front end track bar, pitman arm and drag link.....didn't fix it......Still knocking and slight wander.

    Then went to this, Click.

    Steering is much improved as far as tightness and responsiveness, and no wandering.
    Heavy duty 1/4" steel. Very stout.

    While I had it apart I changed all the sway bar bushings to poly also.

    It was well worth the investment, and its a steering upgrade and improvement.


    Good Luck,

    Rick

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