Got Death Wobble?

Dodge trucks are notorious for the Cummins engine, sleek appearance, and unfortunately the “death wobble.” Since Dodge made the second generation 2500 and 3500 trucks in 1994 they have experienced several drivetrain issues that are usually isolated to the front of the vehicle. The “wobble” usually occurs when a driver hits a dip or bump in the road causing the steering wheel to bounce from side to side uncontrollably.

In order to cure the wondering issues your dodge truck may have several things must be taken into consideration.

·         Ball Joints- they must be tight and not severely worn. Most Dodge owners usually have to replace ball joint regularly because of all of the movement in the front end.

·         Tie Rods- must not be bent or have any play. If a tie rod has a slight bend it can make the wobble more severe and even cause uneven tire wear.

·         Sway Bar End Links- these wear just like other suspension components. Check for bends, play, and wear around the bushing. While you are at it see if the end links are at or near a 90 degree angle pointed upward. Some lift kits cause the end links to lean forward a great deal resulting in premature suspension wear.

·         Steering Box- look for leaks and check for any play in the steering wheel. Unresponsive steering boxes can be dangerous and add to the severity of the death wobble.

Now that we have addressed the major suspension issues related to the Dodge Ram we can take a look at the solution for the “wobble.” Here at Custom Diesel we manufacture Dodge Steering Stabilizers. The stabilizer supports both frame rails preventing flex and also steadies the steering gearbox. Our Stabilizer is made out of square tubing making frame rail flex almost nonexistent. The pitman arm retaining nut is replaced with a larger one allowing it to be supported by the bearing included in our kit. Installation is very simple and takes 1-2 hours depending on the mechanics skills. If you have any questions other than what is listed above feel free to give us a call at (877)259-4977.