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update steering for 03 to 07

Old Feb 27, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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update steering for 03 to 07

was wondering if anyone has heard of the update steering linkage for 03 to 07 death wobble and if the know how much it costs? im going to sell my truck if i dont get something to stop this ive tried replacing all steering and even added three steering shocks
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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There are other things that cause DW other than steering linkage. Spend the time to do a search and you will learn what others have discovered the hard way. Have you checked the alignment? It has been proven to cause DW when set up incorrectly. How about tires. Certain tires are common culprits for DW on these trucks. Even that appear fine can have internal belt issues can cause DW. Put different tires on the front or at least rotate them front to rear to see if that changes anything.

HERE is the link to the rather lengthy discussion on the steering upgrade. There is lots of good info there but if you have all new steering linkage, don't expect to replace it with the upgrade and have the DW disappear. There is clearly another problem.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Had an 01 and 05 never a wobble one.When you jack it up and put over size tires on it you cant blame the truck.My brothers old 4x4 if you hit a bump at a certain speed it would bounce and jerk the wheel out of your hand.You just had to pullover and start over.Got rid of the monster tires and put smaller tires on it was fine after that.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Three steering stabilizers is really a silly idea. If everything is right, you really shouldn't need anything to prevent dw. Have you checked ball joints and track bar?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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I fixed one with new tires on second truck i replaced ball joints >
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Do search on DW and also the "new steering kit". After you spend hours and hours and days and days reading you should have most of the information you need to check the various parts of your truck that could cause DW. After your research you will be able to ask more specific questions about your particular probem.
Jay
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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was wondering if anyone has heard of the update steering linkage for 03 to 07 death wobble and if the know how much it costs? im going to sell my truck if i dont get something to stop this ive tried replacing all steering and even added three steering shocks
When i brought my truck in to have the steering box replaced, they (the dealership) also put on the updated steering components...
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