Dodge 3500 steering
I just was informed that my 63000 mile dodge DRW 3500 4x4, needs the entire front end component: ball joints, pitman arm, steering rod ends, right hub, etc, replaced. Have any of you had this p...
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Jeepers92 wrote:
I have been reading all the info and forums since my first post. I have ordered the dodge upgrade kit. The kit changes the way the steering geometry works from a Y configuration to a H configuration. This also requires replacing the pitman arm and steering damper. I also ordered those parts. I ordered Moog upper and lower ball joints. I am getting all this replaced, and will check the hub bearings.
I had to replace my front tires at 30k miles. They both separated ( on my trip to Alaska ), but still had plenty tread. My truck made no noises and drove great with the exception of seeming to pull to the right a little. The second set of tires were wearing to fast, and in a strange pattern. I took my truck for the recall last week, which they said my did not need. I asked for alignment and the then told me about the wear on the components.
I have read enough on this situation to be totally concerned about dropping 5000 lbs in my bed and driving down the interstate at 70 mph. I am going to replace all I need to and add a steering brace. We are heading out west for a few weeks and I don't want to worry about it.
jeepers92 , keep us updated in regards to the Dodge upgrade kit. I printed out the ad on that kit for my 2006. Been thinking of installing this if I end up keeping truck and resist trading up to newer rams that looks like Dodge beefed up the front ends.
