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MassZJ:

Here is the information/number etc. on the TSB for this problem. It was posted back on Page #2 (Post #16) by DTR Member "Bronco Hound."

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STEERING WOBBLE/VIBRATION ON 2003-2007DODGE RAM TRUCKS 2500/3500)

TSB #22-005-06

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.

Parts Required:
52106909AE--Damper, Steering
05086146AC--End Package, Tie Rod Outer
05086144AC--End Package, Tie Rod and Link Outer
06505623AA--Nut and Washer, Tie Rod

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John_P

 

Thanks John. Not sure how I missed it.

 

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You are very welcome on the link. And not to worry, I miss stuff all the time on here myself. It is harder when the threads are real long like this one too.

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John_P

 

it would have been nice if Dodge would have someone engineer zerk fittings into this new and improved steering system

 

Wasn't there antoher thread awhole back where somebody drilled and tapped thier own zerks into this or somthin like it??

 

Ya, I wish they had them too. Now, the only thing on the truck to grease is the cordon joint on the front drive shaft.

My Jeep has the original ball joints and tie-rod/drag-link end joints. They've always been greased every 3K... and I'm still greasing them.

 

As stated above, I don't see why you couldnt' just drill and tap your own zerk fitting...

 

Since they're sealed, they're greased. Not only do you run the risk of drilling to deep and damaging the actual ball joint, you'll never get the metal shavings out. You'll ruin the tie rod ends faster with a damaged joint and metal shavings than you would if you never had the ability to grease the joints to begin with.

That's just my .02 though, your mileage may vary

 

Ya, I agree... which is why I wish they came already installed, or designed and made that way. I'm not going to hack them in on this truck. I've got the Jeep for that.

 

Did you see that dirt bike trail out behind the dealership? Need I say more.

 

So I've been driving mine for about a week now, and see little to no improvement with the wander on the road.
They put a new steering gearbox in as well, and I made a complaint with Dodge customer service as this is the 3rd gearbox (2 on my 05 in 70k miles, and 1 on my 07 in 24k miles) They documented my complaint and it should be warrantied should I have a problem again after my 36k warranty is out. If I jack the front tires off the ground, I can grab the driver tire, and rock it just slightly from top to bottom. The pass side is tight, so I'll have to take it back and have them replace whatever is causing this. Hopefully this will cure the wandering.

 

That's a ball joint or wheel bearing. Either would cause wandering for sure.

Shawn

 

Well, I just got my upgraded steering installed this afternoon and all I can say is WOW!! All of the slop in the steering is gone, I also put in a new gear box. The truck drives like new agian, well pleased with the results. Glad I found this thread.

 

I have Toyo MTs mounted on stock wheels and it pulled to the right. The dealership here in Mexico installed this on Friday and so far I have not felt the truck pulling to the right. I also had them balance & rotate my tires using an X pattern, maybe that also helped.

 

so will this new 08 set up work on a 2000 truck, i read most posts but cant find that info, the dealers say it will not work but i have heard that some people have used the 98-99 set up which was very similar to this, anyone know for sure on this? i am trying to eliminate this light duty steering i have and this would be a great fix