Dodge Ram Death Wobble SOLVED Rock Solid Steering Fix Upgrade 1st 2nd Gen Loose Steering Play Wander
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2021
- Details / Ordering: rocksolidramtrucksteering.com/
Our RockSolidRamTruck Steering Fix Kit works on all 1st & 2nd Gen Ram Trucks to upgrade / replace /improve Column precision vs the wear prone factory lower column bearing.
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Our earlier RamTruckSteeringFix video has over 1/3 million views & is here:
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Video by KYB on 'HOW SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAR OUT': (Referenced in this video)
www.kyb.com/kyb-tv/how-shocks...
Timestamps:
0:40 Death Wobble Defined - What to check
2:15 Shock Absorber weakness = contributor to Death Wobble - suggested shocks
5:40 Weak or Worn Steering Column bearing check - underhood view of our Upgrade Bushing
7:15 Close up comparison of factory column bearing to Lifetime Durable Upgrade Bushing
8:40 Install Guide helps guarantee successful Upgrade Process
10:25 Benefits of Rock Solid Ram Steering Fix Upgrade: Lifetime Warranty + consulting
12:00 Importance of Solid Shocks for Road Response & Solid Column for Control Side
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Good to see you guys are still around. Ordering a few of your kits.
Awesome, thank you!
Just ordered this, looking forward to installing it on our 2nd gen. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much !
Remember once you get our Upgrade Kit for your loose Ram Column we are also happy to offer advice on any aspect of your Rams Steering performance. Please contact us by Text, Phone or email anytime - the # is on the Install Guide that came with your kit.
Or on or main website, upper right menu under the 'Contact Us' tab www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com
- Regard, David Alan / RSRamTruckSteeringFix
Great helpful video thank you.
Ill be checking my Rams column for loose center shaft.
A buddy at work already fixed his Ram using your kit !
Great to know ! I think the fact that Ram Truck owners share 'what works' with other Ram owners, in terms of Upgrades & Fixes, helps insure our trucks will remain on the road for many years to come.
Just got my order for the upgrade on my truck and the instructions overwhelmed me to be quite honest with all the instructions haha , I’m glad you guys made this video.
I’ll be uploading the video when I do it on to my channel.
We try to give PLENTY of guidance on doing this minor modification / repair / Upgrade to the Ram Column, so you don't every have to guess on any step.
Also our included Install Guide does cover both Auto & Manual Rams so depending upon which tranny you have some may not apply - just pay attention to what does.
Thanks if you do a video that would be cool !
- At Your Service - David Alan / RSRamSteeringFix
Just purchased this excited to have tight steering looks easy enough to install
You can do it!
definitely buying this thank you so much👍👍👍👍👍
Hope you enjoy it!
And thank you for your comment !
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You bet
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Welcome Sir !
Just ordered mine looks like a great product .
Hopefully takes away that Lose steering wheel.
Indeed we are aiming for that result too !
Feel free to call or text for tech help.
The install guide is very thorough so you should have a great result in any case.
Thanks for your order - David / RSRamTruckSteering.com
All 5 that i have fixed was the drag link bushing on the axle. Only apparent with truck on ground someone steering back and forth and someone specifically looking at that bushing
Yes Rodney, quite agreed - the Track Bar is a common loose part as our Ram Trucks age, and must be checked.
We include a checklist along with our Install Guide Instructions. Right near the top is "check front axle Track Bar joint & pocket bushing" (aka the 'drag link') for stability.
There are numerous possible loose Chassis Steering (alignment) related parts & Steering Control parts that MUST be within spec to make sure our Ram Trucks steer straight.
Keep in mind this 'Track Bar' is specific to the 4x4 Rams (ie not found on 2x Rams), it's the long bar running parallel to the Front Axle, with a drivers side mount to a frame bracket, visible in the front DS wheelwell.
It's other end terminates in a 'pocket' mount on PS side on axle front - there is a bushing embedded in the metal bar.
So check both sides for solidity of mounting.
If the Ball / Stud joint shows any movement at that DS mount position, as you have a helper turn steering wheel lock to lock (truck running), then bar is loose & causing steering imprecision.
Hope that helps y'all to achieve greater steering performance !
Cheers - David Alan / www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com
Looks like something i need my truck has violent fits of death wobble on the smallest of cracks on the road
Great yes we are glad to help you Josh. Visit our website at www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com and you can read more or order securely by clicking the 'Order Now' link from top menu.
BTW, do check your front tire pressure. When you say small cracks seem to throw off the steering balance, it could also be your front tire pressure is TOO high. For example if you're a 2500 / 3500 Ram some guys try to run the 80 psi sidewall pressure (max for LR E 10 ply tires) on all 4 tires when in reality they only need 55-65 in the Fronts. If you run 80 psi the truck will dart all over the road as you seem to describe. The door jam sticker should say 65 psi front on a heavy Ram or a lesser # probably 45-50 psi on a 1500 Ram.
Even on the rear you can run LESS than the door jam sticker those are Max #s IF you load the Ram to the axle weight listed there.
Going to a truck scale is the only way to determine axle weight precisely. Anyhow, check those Fronts make sure they're not too high.
Kyb worst handing shock I've had on my truck switched to Bilstein and it's a night and day difference. Kyb felt soft didn't corner for crap. My truck isn't lifted and won't ever be. Haven't tried rancho but hear they aren't bad on a lifted vehicle.
Shocks ride performance can vary greatly - picking the right exact model for your road conditions & driving style is key.
For example on KYB they offer 3 levels of firmness & control. So you can choose from OE (level 1, aka Excel G) or Gas A Just (level 2) or MonoMax (level 3)
Here I show the OE KYB as I was testing it. It made me quite satisfied. Under heavy towing, it probably would have lived only a year or so. If towing heavy (I used to, but not of late) regularly, use their HD Monomax. I have them on the front of my V-8 engined SUV and theyre great in that application.
With Bilstein same story - various models. Bilstein are great products no doubt. I've had them on a Dodge Ram Van - great stuff. But I did have a set go bad on the front of that same Ram Van 2500. Bilstein to their credit stood behind their warranty & replaced 'em.
The Rancho Adjustable - they flat out get my respect. If towing then unloaded, their adjustablility is UNPARALLELED.
So, we have great options. I try not to engage in 'Shock Wars' - just like 'Oil Wars' there's not much point ....
Thanks for commenting - David
I finally installed this bushing on a '98 after purchasing two years ago. I may have driven the bushing in too far, as my steering is very tight now and will not return to center. It's way better than the slop I had before, though. I do not want to try to pull it out, do you know if there is a typical break in period on these bushings for those of us that inserted it too far? Thanks!
Ok, we're delighted to hear its better - but lets perfect it, ok ?
Have you tried using some spray lube like 'white lithium grease' at the point where the shaft passes thru the bushing ?
That alone can decrease the friction to the ideal resistance.
Sometimes even if you did lube before aseembly, it needs an extra bit of lube once everything is all connected to lower intermediate shaft & truck has been driven.
And yes the bushing will 'wear in / break in' after a few miles of driving.
Were ALWAYS here to help. If any further questions please visit our webpage / webstore at rocksolidramtrucksteering.com/
and choose 'Contact Us' from upper right top menu - you can text OR email us and we'll be there to help.
Thanks so much - David Alan / RSRamSteeringFix
Will this kit work on my 92 d150? 4x2 I have the similar spring type setup on mine as shown in the video
Yes indeed Robert our kit WILL work on the earlier 1st Gen Rams all the way back. Same column, just a slighly different intermediate shaft connection to the column center shaft. But all other respects its the same & this will tighten up your column response / lose the slop.
Best Regards, David Alan / RSRamTruckSteering
My 2500 has terrible steering all sorts of loose and I have some bad clunk/squeak/popping type noise that comes from the Column when it’s cold outside. Now I have a good idea what to look at. I will be ordering a kit. Does this repair require steering column removal?
Great glad we could point you to the source of the problem & solution.
Only remove the column if YOU feel it's necessary.
Many probably most - 70% + are done 'on Truck' meaning column in place.
Rams can vary greatly in the amount of room to do this rebuild, different years or the 5 different engines - and related equipment installed.
Our Install Guide discusses both approaches to help guide your approach.
- At Your Service - David Alan / RSRamSteeringFix
Could you use a laser pointer or wooden dowel pointer when you talk about items. Those of us learning can get up to speed faster and follow along better knowing the names of the parts etc. Still a great video regardless.
Great suggestion!
I am interested to find out more info on this product.
Hey Mike - please visit our website at www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com to read more or order our Steering Upgrade kit for your 1st or 2nd Gen Ram securely.
You can also email us at RamTruckSteeringFixTech@tutanota.com
Thanks for watching & your comment !
My 01 dodge ram 2500 has wonder checked that u joint near the steering column it moves some maybe 1 mm I've replaced most of the front end including steering box still have wander new track bar new steering damper up graded steering link shaft shocks ball joints are good I don't have death wobble will this fix my wander thanks
Mike, hello there. Just grab the very center steering shaft - and push with decent force side to side & up & down to see if / how much play the center shaft exhibits.
If it's more than say 2-3mm or 1/8" or more then our kit will help out.
Also make sure your front tires aren't overinflated.
Go with the door plate PSI which should read 65psi Front for HD 2500.
If unladen (driving empty no load) you can reduce up to 10-15 psi no problem. This should help reduced dartiness, as the tires run flatter when not overinflated for your axle load, which you can verify on a truck scale anytime.
Hope that helps.
You can order our kit at www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com
Does this fix work on a 2002 Dodge Ram Van 1500?
No sorry Brigham, it does not. The Ram Van columns are a different layout. They seem to remain tighter but the other parts - the steering box & drag linkage seems to develop play.
Also, the Ram Van, like the truck, should have the Steering Box play checked & adjusted to minimize it very few years. Be sure to check yours.
Just ordered a couple of day ago and haven’t received any shipping info? Do you notify your customers upon shipping?
Darrell, yes we sure do send Confirnation & Tracking info.
By either email or text in some cases.
Yours is out by now. We ship 90% of orders in 2-3 days.
Keep in mind, each of our bushings is made by hand on a lathe to very precise tolerances....
Do you still have this in stock I just found this video.
Yes Ronnie we always do, for both Manual & Auto Ram trucks, not just 2nd Gen 1994-2002 but it also fits 1st Gen Rams & 1st Gen Dakotas.
Please visit our website at www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com or email us at RamTruckSteeringFixTech@tutanota.com
- At Your Service - David Alan / RSRamSteeringFix
You ship to Canada? Edit( just ordered)
Yes Dave we do. It's just $ 10 more to ship to Canada we add it on this end. Appreciate your order & comment !
Does it have to go all the way in until it touches the lip?
In most cases yes. But sometimes not:
Tolerances vary from column to column so generally insert the bushing until it's snug, normally about 65% insertion, then check for tightness by a quick drive.
Adjust insertion later as break in occurs.
Will this work on a 91 Dodge Ram Van 350?
No sorry Dane, the columns are different on the Ram van versus the Ram Truck.
Where do I get the kit from???
www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com then click top right menu for 'Order Now' Thanks so much - David Alan / RamSteeringFix
What wheels are those and sizes??
Sharp eye there ERIC - those are my 19.5 wheels & tires. They're a 'Medium Duty' tire like the next step above the standard Load Range E - 10 ply on the Ram 2500 / 3500. These are LR F or G for 12 or 14 ply and around 4,000# @ 110 psi. More capacity & better ride smoothness. Not too mention longer lasting by 50% vs 10 ply.
Here you go, where I got them:
www.ricksontruckwheels.com/wheels-dodge-srw.php
Best ride & load upgrade you can do on a 2500-3500 Ram
When can buy the part
You can securely order from us at www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com
Thanks so much - David
How do you order?
Go to www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com
Thank you very much !
Yo ship to México?
Yes Sir we do. We ship to any country.
Normally its an extra few dollars for International shipping.
Just place your order & we'll get it to you.
Visit www.RockSolidRamTruckSteering.com to read more.
To order click upper right menu on that page & select "Order Now"
- At Your Service - David Alan / RSRamTruckSteeringFix
How about 92 Dakota?
Yes indeed it does work for 1st Gen Dakotas 1986-1998, which shared columns with the larger Ram Truck, auto or manual tranny.