Friend of mine with a 05 dually started death wobble in Kentucky hauling horses.Two new front tires and a steering stabilizer took care of it.Tires were not shot but 75% gone.Stock stabilizer was very weak.Truck had about 85k on it.Now its at 150k and has never done it since. Other night watching Miami Vice they were rushing somewhere in one of those Hummers they drive on the show.Went slightly airborne and when that Hummer hit payment BOY HOWDY on death wobble.Great example of it.Wonder if driver broke any fingers or a thumb it wobbled so hard.

 

There is a new TSB out for this....

 

um jet, ya have that tsb # handy or a link to it ? could come in real handy for a lot of guys.

 

TSB: 22-005-06

SUBJECT:Front End Shimmy On 4x4 Vehicles When Traveling Over Rough Surfaces In The Road
OVERVIEW:This bulletin involves verifying the condition of the vehicle front suspension and steering
components, and adjusting the front tire pressure.
MODELS:2003 - 2007 (DR/DH/D1/DC) Ram Truck (2500/3500)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to four wheel drive (4x4) 2500 and 3500 model vehicles.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:The customer may experience a self sustaining vibration (shimmy) felt in the front end of
the vehicle after striking a bump or pothole.
DIAGNOSIS:If the customer experiences the above condition perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
(AR) 1 52106909AE Damper, Steering
(AR) 1 05086146AC End Package, Tie Rod Outer
(AR) 1 05086144AC End Package, Tie Rod and Link Outer
(AR) 06505623AA Nut and Washer, Tie Rod

 

Sorry for another prolonged absence. I haven't been home since my last post. I got the ball joints replaced, upper and lower, with Moog's. $750 total. (How does that sound, out of curiosity? Just the ball joints.) My mom, step-dad, and Tubby(my dad) all say it drives like a different truck. I am SUPPOSED to be going home this weekend. I am gonna drive it 90 miles to Louisville so I can hit the same bump, and see if it's cured (as I said earlier, it's the only place it went full-blown). I hope so.

Also, in the spirit of going home, I should have a Smarty Jr waiting for me!!!!! 2 months of wanting to get home to see my dog, wanting to see if my truck is right, and a week of chomping at the bit to play with the smarty. The pup is my first joy. The other things are secondary. All in all, I CAN'T WAIT TO GET HOME!

Thanks for all the input, guys. I will update when I get home. smooth sailing to all.

jb