Steering won't recenter, feels tight
#1
Steering won't recenter, feels tight
05 2500 4x4 CTD. Steering suddenly feels tight and won't recenter. I checked the movement in the BJ's and had a good 1/8" + slop. moving the tire in and out I can see the knuckle moving at the axle.
I have replaced all 4 BJ's and all the rod ends, tierods ect. absoultly no difference.
Tires are 37x13.5 and about worn out. No suspension changes before the problem.
Alignment (castor)?
Tires worn?
Steering box?
The new BJ's felt fine as the knuckles moved freely after install.
Thanks,
John
I have replaced all 4 BJ's and all the rod ends, tierods ect. absoultly no difference.
Tires are 37x13.5 and about worn out. No suspension changes before the problem.
Alignment (castor)?
Tires worn?
Steering box?
The new BJ's felt fine as the knuckles moved freely after install.
Thanks,
John
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 1,409
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Sounds like something is binding. About the only things left are the gear box, and the parts between the gear box and steering wheel.
Disconnect the pitman arm, slowly turn the wheel back and forth with the engine off. If there's binding, you should be able to feel it.
How much caster do you have?
Disconnect the pitman arm, slowly turn the wheel back and forth with the engine off. If there's binding, you should be able to feel it.
How much caster do you have?
#3
Sounds like something is binding. About the only things left are the gear box, and the parts between the gear box and steering wheel.
Disconnect the pitman arm, slowly turn the wheel back and forth with the engine off. If there's binding, you should be able to feel it.
How much caster do you have?
Disconnect the pitman arm, slowly turn the wheel back and forth with the engine off. If there's binding, you should be able to feel it.
How much caster do you have?
Caster is unknown. What is a good caster spec to hit?
Thanks,
John
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Surrey BC Canada (it's not that bad eh!)
Posts: 3,640
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I bet you uses Moog BJ's?
There's been lotsa people having the same problem due to Moog ball joints lately.
It means replacing them unfortunately...
There's been lotsa people having the same problem due to Moog ball joints lately.
It means replacing them unfortunately...
#5
I might tend to agree except the prob started before replacing the BJ's and as loose as the knuckles were prior to replacement, the issue has to be elseware?
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 1,409
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
To fix it, you'll have repalce the box. I would also suggest a steering shaft brace to prevent this from happening again.
For caster, I'v read as much as 8*. But I never checked the book to see what the spec is.
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Don't overlook the Moog lower ball joints. I replaced darn near everything on mine, including a new steering box and steering brace. The only thing that fixed it was replacing the just installed Moog lowers with the OEM lower ball joints. It now drives like a dream once again.
It cost me an additional $1000 in parts until I finally had them swapped out which fixed the issue.
And one other thing, with the weight off the front end they showed no sign of binding and they were hesitant to warranty the work. The shop that installed them tried telling me there was nothing wrong with them. However, they went ahead and did it because there was nothing else to check and...problem solved.
Read this thread...
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...og+ball+joints
It cost me an additional $1000 in parts until I finally had them swapped out which fixed the issue.
And one other thing, with the weight off the front end they showed no sign of binding and they were hesitant to warranty the work. The shop that installed them tried telling me there was nothing wrong with them. However, they went ahead and did it because there was nothing else to check and...problem solved.
Read this thread...
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...og+ball+joints
Trending Topics
#12
Registered User
Well I advise anyone who has not read the thread detailing the ball joint issue to do so.
Amazing that a company as HUGE as Moog could produce a product that would be so defective. I'm sure that's why people look for any other reason for their truck's poor performance, even when the only thing they changed was the ball joints!
Amazing that a company as HUGE as Moog could produce a product that would be so defective. I'm sure that's why people look for any other reason for their truck's poor performance, even when the only thing they changed was the ball joints!
#14
It's my pot and I'll stir it if I want to. If you're not careful, I'll stir your's as well!
Had a similar problem when my truck was almost new. Dealer installed a new steering box and the problem so far has never come back.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
STate
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
10
05-07-2011 06:33 PM
paroxysym
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
2
01-11-2009 01:58 PM
311Hemi
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
2
06-11-2008 11:03 AM
I PASS GAS
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
4
05-12-2006 11:19 PM
ocsurf16
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
5
03-13-2006 09:24 PM