Steering Wanders
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Steering Wanders
My truck seems to wander when going down the highway so took it in and the dealer stated I needed a steering gear and a steering damper. Sort of what I figured because of what I've gathered here so that is in the plans. Don't know what steering box I am going with yet or which damper I want (single, double???) and am interested in your opinions (base it on a 1997 second gen 4x4).
So what about a steering stablizer (SolidSteel.biz for instance)? Does that need to go on before you complete the alignment or can I put it on after the fact? Is it worth the extra bucks?
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So what about a steering stablizer (SolidSteel.biz for instance)? Does that need to go on before you complete the alignment or can I put it on after the fact? Is it worth the extra bucks?
Thanks
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make sure everything is good then add a DSS on it (dodge steering stabilizer) you wont believe how well it will drive .the best place I have found a good price on was Ebay . cant post a link ...against site rules .basicly it locks to lower end of the steering gear sector shaft so it cant move . I have put in dozens of them and every one loves them.
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Going through the front end on a 98.5 now. Did all the ball joints, pitman and idler and now looking to to order the DSS myself and maybe a new box.Tie rod ends all seem to be in good shape. Got it driving good now, but looking for better. Tie rod ends all seem to be in good shape. New wheels and tires next week!
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Merry Christmas - THANKS for the responses so far. I do have a steering stablizer from CustomDiesel on order (as of Saturday). Will replace it the same time I do the steering box and damper. Anyone know what is involved with bleeding the steering hoses when I reconnect them to the new box? All I can find on line is to "bleed them and remove the air" but not how to. It may be obvious when I actually do it but haven't ever done it before so.....
Oh yeah - I put on the lukes' link a year or so ago but never really thought it made much of a difference - but the steering box was probably already too far gone to make much of a difference then. The wandering has kept me from using the truck like I would if it didn't wander so NOW I will get it right.
Oh yeah - I put on the lukes' link a year or so ago but never really thought it made much of a difference - but the steering box was probably already too far gone to make much of a difference then. The wandering has kept me from using the truck like I would if it didn't wander so NOW I will get it right.
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I've ordered the stabilizer also. Gonna put it on and see if I really need the new box. Theoretically it eliminates all play in the shaft itself. But if the inards are too worn then it will need the box. Mine just shows a small movement in the output shaft.
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Merry Christmas - THANKS for the responses so far. I do have a steering stablizer from CustomDiesel on order (as of Saturday). Will replace it the same time I do the steering box and damper. Anyone know what is involved with bleeding the steering hoses when I reconnect them to the new box? All I can find on line is to "bleed them and remove the air" but not how to. It may be obvious when I actually do it but haven't ever done it before so.....
Oh yeah - I put on the lukes' link a year or so ago but never really thought it made much of a difference - but the steering box was probably already too far gone to make much of a difference then. The wandering has kept me from using the truck like I would if it didn't wander so NOW I will get it right.
Oh yeah - I put on the lukes' link a year or so ago but never really thought it made much of a difference - but the steering box was probably already too far gone to make much of a difference then. The wandering has kept me from using the truck like I would if it didn't wander so NOW I will get it right.
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Bleeding sounds easy enough! As soon as the stabilizer bar gets here - I will get the steering gear and a good damper and hopefully put this problem to bed once and for all! Will update after the weekend. Thanks klammie!
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I decided on the Cardone - with lifetime warranty - since it was available locally. I will update after the weekend as all work will be completed by then if the weather holds out tomorrow. (60 and sunny which is unheard of in St Louis at the end of December).
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It is done! What a difference too. Replaced the steering gear box, the steering damper and added the Steering stablizer - then an alignment and it's driving like a new truck!
Can't believe I waited so long.
Thanks everyone for their input as well!
Can't believe I waited so long.
Thanks everyone for their input as well!