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Death Wobble Came Back!

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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Death Wobble Came Back!

I have a 2010 mega cab 2500,6.7. I started getting the death wobble so I replaced the ball joints. Still had it. I then had dodge change the recall tie rods , so I changed the drag link and pitman arm. still did it. I installed 2 steering stabilizers. still did it. The truck was lifted so I took the lift off and is stock height now. still did it. I put a steering gearbox brace kit on. still doing it. The only thing I haven't changed is the steering gearbox. I got the stock parts to lower my truck off a 2013. I tried the pitman arm off the 2013 and it was different. should I get a newer gearbox off a2013 or a 2010. please help I am afraid of wrecking
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Most cases of death wobble I've seen were caused by tires. Mostly D rated tires or BFG AT KO's really seem to be the common denominator.
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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This subject has been discussed in a lot of detail over the years, here is a link to a recent discussion ..

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=313351
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Tire condition and balance is critical and BFG KO tires seem to be part of the problem frequently.
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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I just purchased a 2014 Ram 3500 4x4 and have a slight driveline vibraton, looking at each of the optional 20" rims they are all heavyweighted on one side. Going to see if I can get them to spin the tires on the rims 180 and then re balance. Hope that works, the vib happens from takeoff up to 75 mph.
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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The 2010 steering gear was an upgrade from previous years and has a slightly larger pitman arm. If you have a lot of side to side play while driving down the highway it may well be your steering gear. I had the wander from day two (didn't notice it day one). I isolated it to my steering box after making some adjusments to it. I got an upgraded (internal parts) from red heads. There is no play at all in my steering now. How is your alignment? Also a great upgrade (later on) are some control arms. I got some Spohn control arms which made a big improvement over stock.
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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Check your track bar! a loose track bar/worn out bushing on a tb will cause DW every time
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