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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Steering very loose

I am at the point where I cant stand to drive my truck anymore because of the horrible steering on it...it wanders from side to side I have to constantly corect it I got pulled over by a cop one night coming home late he thought I was drunk I got off easy

Here is a list of what has been done;
Track bar new
checked whole front end
adjusted steering box
checked tire pressure
stock size tires

I hear you can get something that would stifen the front end and help with this problem
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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might try a DSS made alot of differance on my 98 do a serch and there is alot of info on it
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:39 AM
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Is it just not centering itself, or is it loose, because i know if you adjust the steering box too tight, it wont allow the alignment to center the steering all the way.....just a thought.
-Nate-
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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I would take a look at a DSS as well. There is a fair amount of steering box/frame flex with the Dodge front ends. Not too expensive and easy to install yourself.

http://www.sourceautomotive.biz/steeringsuspension.htm

You might want to start with the DSS and if you still have problems, take a look at the Track Bar. <2003 Track Bars do not last very long at the ball joint. I'm installing my new track bar this weekend. I'll let you know how it works out.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Maybe this will work for you
http://www.permashield.net/steeringfix/
Let me know, I'm looking at it too, but my steering isn't bad right now with new ball joints and an alignment.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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did you check the pitman and idler arm bearings when you checked the front end?
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