Got a '96 2500, Cummins, 4x4 and I'm having some steering problems. The
truck has far too much play in the steering. The truck will grab
imperfections in the road and pull the truck along those imperfections.
Reminds me of a vehicle with bad ball joints. Has made for some
"interesting" rides.
I took the truck to a Dodge dealer. The dealer replaced some bushings
that held the front spindle assy to the axle. Minor improvement but no
material change in ride quality.
I replaced the tires with Bridgestone dualer A/T's and changed the
steering shaft. Minor improvement but no material change in ride quality.
Took the truck to another Dodge dealer. Replaced the steering gearbox,
stabilizer and track bar. Minor improvement but no material change in
ride quality.
Is there something these mechanics and I am missing? I'm seriously
stumped - any ideas really appreciated.
Tom
Carolina Watercraft Works - 26 Nov 2006 01:34 GMT
Track bar?

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> Got a '96 2500, Cummins, 4x4 and I'm having some steering problems. The
> truck has far too much play in the steering. The truck will grab
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> Tom
Tom_Freeman - 26 Nov 2006 01:39 GMT
> Track bar?
I replaced the track bar during the second dealer visit. They seem to
think that the ball joints are ok but I think I might just have them
replaced anyway....
krenelka@bowie-cass-ssac.com - 26 Nov 2006 03:10 GMT
on mine it was a striped adjustment bolt on the lower link arm. i found it
when i was installing new arms it cost $20 from the dealer. it holds the
alignment and doesent fight the road.

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1995 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins