2007.5 Dodge 2500 steering wander?

[mileshuff]

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:

[rhagfo]

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]

Check the track bar bushings. Cheap fix ($20) and an easy DIY.

When mine did that, it was a worn steering box.

[RICKIM]

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