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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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2001 Steering question

Test drove the 2001 that I was looking at today. The steering left something to be desired, I felt. I think the front end was out of alignment, so that would explain the wondering that I was experiencing. The thing that bothered me the most was how I would have to move the steering wheel approx. 2 inches before the wheels would start turning. I checked the front end though, nothing was loose and all the bushings seemed to have no play in them. Is the dull steering just a Dodge thing, or is there a problem with it?

-George
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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2 wheel or 4 wheel alot of guys say they are having track bar problems in the 4x4
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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How would I find out if the trackbar needs to be replaced. I was thinking of doing the DSS and the Adjustable track bar from the same company. I'm assuming that'd fix the problem, yes?

-George
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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that is very common on stock front end parts to have play in the steering wheel, a new style track bar and steering stabilizer from here http://www.protintnw.com/steeringsuspension.htm should fix it rite up.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 03:45 AM
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I had sloppy steering as well. I bought new shocks and had an alignment done- it tightened it up real well.

Mike
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