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.
