Diagnosing Dodge Truck Steering Issues

[@ramfun7826]

After Replacing Just about everything in the front suspension on my 2011 Ram 3500 mega cab with only 55K miles I decided to research your video. I replaced ball joint, tie rods, sway bars, shocks, struts, etc... and I still had loose steering issues. I basically showed the dealership your video and after a short test drive with the head mechanic they approved the replacement of the shaft. Well! You just saved my $90,000. and I was able to avoid buying a new truck! My truck now drives just like new, no more steering wander or loose steering. I went ahead and bought my service advisor and the mechanic both Starbucks cards. Thank you a million! Or shall I say, thank you 90,000 times!

[@compabuzz]

After 2500$ in new parts i think i have found the answer no one even thought of!!! Thanks for putting this info out there

[@kristianmartin6492]

Thank you for your insight and advice! Confirmed my thoughts and have ordered a new intermediate shaft. After doing all new tie rods, ball joints, and Redhead steering gear, my truck continues to wonder. 260k on the original intermediate shaft. Just ordered a new Borgeson. This makes me more excited for the install. Thanks again!

[@kristianmartin6492]

Update: This man was spot on. My steering is like new again!! Glad I don’t have that dangerous play any longer!!!

[@possumpopper89]

Where did you get the borgeson shaft?

[@jsav5845]

Best video I've seen yet that describes this issue. Clear and concise! This is the problem...

[@flyfishingtim]

I was getting a ton of play in my steering around 130K km’s on my 2013 Ram 2500 diesel just recently. It got even worse and dangerous when towing the fifth wheel. Felt like I was driving an old boat down the highway. Found this video and your guys’ site on a quick search. Thank you guys for this video and your bushings! It steers like new again and saved me a ton of time and money on troubleshooting! Awesome that you guys are from Alberta too 😎

[@DaveForArt]

SUPER HELPFUL video. I don't even need to go out an look, your description is perfect, I'm SURE this is the play I have been chasing down. thanks man!

[@jasonbatterton5717]

This is the most annoying problem with dodges.. Period. This is more than a savior you are a god-sent sir. Thank you so much I'm going to share this and I'm sure it's going to catch fire

[@skylerbalentine8134]

Thank you this was a much needed video I have a 2000 dodge 2500 that I have done everything in my power and I still have like 4inches of play and I’m sick of it.👍🏼

[@mr.freeze9679]

Same here man 96 105kmiles

[@billygreiner1600]

Thank you for taking the time to explain. Extremely informative and helpful.

[@gregs2509]

Thanks! I installed a set of your ball joints 40K miles ago with no issues at all. Great products. I'm now getting the exact play you are showing. I'll check it out and repost if it pans out.

[@dcrtse]

Excellent description of the issue but I wish you had gone one step further and showed how to replace the bushing.

[@trenchfighter0369]

Great video, very helpful demonstration and explanation. As a new Dodge owner with this issue, this will be the first thing I look at.

[@froberts120046969]

do you have a video showing you replacing them?

[@EMFEVO]

I'll make one, it's super easy

[@tylerrolph797]

Very informative! Thanks for taking the time. You're voice and demeanor were very soothing. I have warm fuzzies.

[@kristylee3977]

I subscribed because of your calm demeanor and concise explanation! Love your vibe 🙂

[@jessebrown1400]

I've learnt a helluva lot from your wobble and steering videos, amazing! Can't thank you guys enough

[@mr.freeze9679]

Finally!!! Thanks man, i replaced my entire front end besides my steering box! Man this makes my week!

[@SlvrBckTCG]

I know it’s 3yrs old but thank for saving me $1700 on replacement and labor cost. Also bought the bushings thank you again

[@gailwagner8115]

I've already gotten several components replaced from this problem.. I think I will show my mechanic this video! Thank you so much 🥰

[@joshua.merrill]

My problem in my '96 Dodge is the frame joint of the track bar is wallowed out, so I can move the whole cab about 1-2" by turning the steering wheel with it stationary. Definitely need to swap that out before taking it on the highway. Good to know about this steering joint, though!

[@novanogo07]

I've troubleshot a few of these. I don't get how a dealer tech isn't setting the front wheels on the ground and shimmying the steering wheel with someone else looking at the input and output on the steering box. It's not significantly different than troubleshooting an old rag joint.

[@tydaslawrence9993]

Thank you I just got a 96 Dodge ram 1500 and honestly I was kind of concerned about the steering issue mainly cuz I don't have a whole lot of experience with suspensions but thanks to your visual aid I'm fairly confident this is what the problem is just cuz that play is the exact same kind of play I have in my wheel while driving So thank you

[@mikeready9228]

This resolved the wander in my daughters 2010 ram 2500 Laramie crew cab 4x4 100% thanks for the video

[@kdtool9437]

What parts did you all replace then?

[@mikeready9228]

@@kdtool9437 the shaft bushings he has linked and shows in the video

[@mollypaark1900]

Thank you brother! Thought I was in for a steering gear change out. Guess the rangos getting a new shaft

[@gregjuice82]

Are you referring to a Durango? I've been fighting a wandering issue with mt 2014 Durango and I'm hoping this is it!

[@mikeblackford994]

Fantastic! I've done nothing but fight my 2012 Ram diesel steering. New Red Head steering box, new Carli ball joints...this is where I'll look next. Thanks.

[@voltron6953]

Did it work?

[@maddieg9947]

My steering drives me nuts! New lower shaft and upper shaft rubber was still good I bought the bushings for upper shaft done even need them. When I go over bumps slow speed you can feel something loose in front end and rattle clunks through column! Everything up front is new besides control arms . Gear box has allot of back lash and up and down movement . Not sure what to do replace gear box or control arms or maybe both lol

[@entrepreneurlife649]

Thanks for throwing a pair of these in with the full set of ball joints. I can see where the pin has been hitting the outer housing so this should help tighten up my steering.

[@CrinosAD]

Wow... thank you. I was not aware of that on e there, and I will try to source a new one. Trying to correct the steering wander on my 2003 2500 RAM.

[@iramhernandez8722]

Dam I've been l researching problems that my Dodge has been given me. 2016 Ram four-wheel drive flex-fuel V6. I thought it was called a death wobble but after hearing your explaining the wandering bit. That's exactly what's going on here. It makes me look like a drunk driver while I go down the road. Have noticed also when I add a small pothole for shallow or a dip while I'm changing lanes at 65 70 miles an hour the truck wants to sway left and right the back end and the steering gets touchy. It'll make you pucker up real quick. I appreciate the video you posted it's help me start somewhere. Short of replacing this and replacing that right now cash is tight with all this virus stuff. Thanks again hope all is well with you and yours.

[@justinbarnes5498]

Finally someone else who says exactly what I have been dealing with on my Ram 4500 for the past couple of years! I just ordered a new intermediate shaft today in fact, though it is on backorder I cannot wait for it to get in and on the truck. Time to drive sober! LOL

[@dannystout7715]

Great video I've searched youtube for days trying to find this information! Thanks for taking the timme to make the video!!!

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

I replaced, UCAs, lower ball joints, rear shocks, quick struts, alignment, sway bar end links, rotated tires. Outer tie rods and I still have place it sounds like it’s coming from my dash now I checked all the joint I hear a click right in my dash like the column what could it be

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

I think it might be the steering shaft because it moss in the middle and high speeds but I also need to install my upper control arms and lower ball joints with new rear shocks

[@uncleg4623]

Great video. Direct no frills. BONUS : A $$$ saving Tip not talked about. More of the low end fixes for big rewards needed.

[@17madracki17]

I tightned my steering box trying to get rid of this play lol. Thank you for this. I'm going to order your fix now.

[@rayman6705]

just found thus video, that's exactly what im dealing with right now with my 2010 Dodge Dakota bighorn, THANK YOU!

[@ivansolis2465]

Man you are so smart thats the problem that I have with my 2008 dodge ram Cummins THANKS MAN GOD BLESS YOU

[@Ttking1018]

Thanks man! I am deff changing my steering column now!

[@13ergs403]

Very informative. I was curious the dimensions of the rings. O.D and I.D

[@CascadingDream]

Take an old (or new) air hose and cut out a 12" section. With a little WD, slide/spin the air hose over the pin between the inner and outer metal components. Then take a flat edge razor and cut off the hose proud of the outer OD of the shaft. Do both sides and then clamp the shaft with a worm gear hose clamp so the hose pieces can't back out.

[@jmastercha]

what do you mean by proud of the outer OD of the shaft.

[@blakebrown9216]

@@jmastercha Proud: it sticks out a little bit.

[@EMFEVO]

We've had customers use hose and they still wind up with play. It's a half fix.

[@Manis-World]

@@EMFEVO just did this with hose and after dicovering what you guys make now ordering the sleeves

[@ericpatton1349]

Aloha,I have been driving a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Megacab with 35" tiers for the last 14 years and Have been tring to get this so called wondering thing corrected for longer than I can remember! steering box changed, along with a extra bolt on bracket with a pillow block bearing at the Pittman, new ball joints, dual stabilizer,on and on with out a hint of releif

[@diesel09]

Thank you for explaining it the way you did because it makes complete sense. Now my question is, should I get an OEM steering column or should I get the Borg shaft? I really don’t care for the setscrew style for the borg tho. What about those collars That you can install where the pin is to prevent the flexing?

[@diesel09]

Never mind. Found the other video lol

[@mrspencerls]

Great video thanks for sharing, I will have to check my 2011 since I have some slop in the wheel

[@bryanmills2631]

Wondering if u could make video of how to remove steering column under dash because I have a lot of side to side play in my steering wheel and I’m thinking it’s the bushing in steering column like your video suggested I just don’t know how to get to it . I have a 1998 dodge 1500 4x4. Thanks

[@shaunhallman4198]

Good video bud..any chance this would ause a bad steering wheel shake/vibration?ive replaced everything suspension on my truck...i have a 2010 ram on a 6 inch lift running 37s...tires are newer but offshore brand

[@cducloseille5272]

2001 ram 2500 added a 6 bolt gearbox. New hiem joints system from x to y steering components drag from FAR FROM STOCK.. but I'm still getting the wander..I do have 22x12 wheels. What would be the problem?

[@tomjones8869]

Ty very much what the name of that bushing or how I get one for my 2007 dodge diesiel 4x4 and again ty very much I have replaced my ball joints tie rod ends all link bars shocks and still have it I guarantee it’s that ty Tom

[@kalebhayhurst]

I've got the same thing it's scary as hell going down the freeway I've done ball joints Trac bar bushing and every time rod end all the way up to the steering box still all over the road

[@EMFEVO]

It's called the intermediate shaft bushing. What's your truck doing?

[@tomjones8869]

EMF ROD ENDS & STEERING It sways back and forth and I have another question the bar that you’re stabilizer shock is mounted to does that bar supposed to be able to move everything is new ball joints sway bar bushing new shocks new tires all new tie rods and bars new brakes calipers and rotors etc ty Tom

[@tomjones8869]

And put a new gear box and pitman arm

[@EMFEVO]

I'm always skeptical of new gear boxes. Redheads are good. But if you delete or replace the intermediate shaft and still have sway chances are it's lash in the box. We see new boxes all the time with too much lash. The intermediate bushing is a quick fix.

[@JAY3TeeVee]

My issue is the u joint right there by the bushing it seems to be bad but I can’t find any information or parts to replace that.

[@LFG_Brandon]

Thanks for the information. Going to check and see if this might be the issue with my truck. I have a 2017 3500 drw and the steering wheel rocks back and forth while going around sustained turns like exit ramps. Just feels off. Also has a vibration around 75 mph. Front tires were wearing on outside edges. Just got it back from dealer. Spent $800 on 2 new front tires and alignment. They also changed the drag link. Still doing the same thing.

[@EMFEVO]

Those boxes are notorious for having bad lash settings and soft intermediate shaft bushings. The suspension design magnifies everything.

[@lanonedwards]

Doug, my 2016 3500 dew does the same thing. Did you find out if that was the problem? The steering column bushing.

[@flubyux2]

So a guy made a video about turning a couple spacers to slip over the pin and take up the space. Have you ever offered pieces like this to eliminate the play?

[@rainman7992]

1967 Plymouth Valiant with 3 speed on the column. Similar situation, except you get sloppy shifts on the column cause a rubber grommet is failing.

[@MarceloSimoni]

Been fighting this since the truck was basically new, Got a 2006 2500 and mostly upgraded every single part on the steering system. Still got play, and can feel cracks and noises while steering at the steering wheel while static steering or driving. It gets me soo mad I only did not sell the truck as it is going to stay in my collection for my future generations (if it lasts ha). I'll be getting a set of those and hoping this will resolve the poor steering experience with the RAM. Any future advice from you would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[@tallll70]

I have little loose steering clunk in between the shaft before of 1st joint clamp and wheel, i can clamp vise grips on shaft right above the clamp bolt, hold it with brake pedal firm and steering wheel would have tiny free spin, no loose shaft in either directions just loose spin...I guess the only connection now i can think of is the one on top with center bolt...EDIT: the pin you speak of in video in my case is nicely tight atm

[@Javii96]

Did you figure out what was causing that? I think i might have the same issue as you. My pin does move but the clunk is coming from closer to the steering wheel.

[@tallll70]

​@@Javii96 I didn't fix it yet, but i was trying figure out anything else about it, i found out if i don't start engine and and move steering wheel fast in short range left and right, i feel tiny like damped plastic knocks, also if i grab steering shaft in engine bay it has little side play also damped, but i can't see where, it's not in any of the joints or connections visible there, it seems pass the boot in cabin , i did took out steering wheel air bag too see, but nothing loose there and i can't see how to get to anything else in between in column... So yea, the worse thing about this, is i can't easily identify it and deal with it... mine is 2013 the 1st year they implemented electric steering with new parts, my previous 3th gen didn't have this and i would know, because my previous Tacoma had this caused by white plastic bushings warn out in hex steering shaft, that i fixed and these previous problems makes me sensitive on that .... i mean, it's ok i don't notice it all the time while driving, not on road bumps or curbs, just on certain rougher gravel types it's most noticeable

[@Javii96]

@@tallll70 yea, i did what you said with the vise grip against the brake pedal and it is definitely loose right under the steering wheel. I took all the plastic off around the steering wheel and i clamped the shaft right against the steering wheel and there is play right there. Idk what to replace to fix it but i'm gunna try removing the steering wheel today.

[@Javii96]

@@tallll70 mine is 2011 btw. Its new to me so i wasnt sure if this is just normal but its kinda annoying cause like you said on rougher gravel roads it is pretty noisy

[@tallll70]

@@Javii96 I had 2006 3th gen which never had any of this, maybe they started using different columns on 1st 4th gens hydraulic steering already, it's pretty pricey to replace though and used parts are too risky for me, if you find something substantial, please let me know

[@josephchalifoux7930]

If you install the EMF metal bushings around the steering shaft metal pin early, can this increase the longevity of the internal rubber bushing too?

[@gladioalato]

Hi there. 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 dually Cummins. Can this also be the reason for a cluncky noise I hear when turning right and left at sow speed (e.g. while parking the truck)? Thank you in advance.

[@mikenacc4084]

What if your truck doesn’t wander but the wheel does that side to side motion?

[@EMFEVO]

What do you mean it drives straight but you. Can move the wheel side to side when it stopped ? Or you can move it to 11 and 1 while driving and it stays straight?

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

@@EMFEVO I have somewhat the same thing but when I hit bumps it goes side to side and I can hear a clunking in the dash? What’s that?

[@EMFEVO]

@@ThatSaskSilverado the truck moving side to side when you hit bumps could be a variety of things. Worn sway bar end links , shocks, drag link , trac bar or even the control arms just being old and soft. The clunk is a joint in the upper column. I haven't pulled that apart yet but mines driving me crazy. It showed up after we spent a day creating death wobble and diagnosing what causes it.

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

@@EMFEVO I have worn sway bar links I’m replacing

[@DOUG-JAAH]

Great info, but i had my mechanics check that and they say its tight and nothing moving.2 of them checked together and i believe them, they said it is from up under dash area and seen on another video maybe another type joint?? can you let me know if should take it apart and check or what type of mechanics can i have check inside column? 2011 115k on it. no wondering or play but a little like clicking in steering wheel. It started 2 yrs ago faintly and has gotten worse over time. any advise appreciated. Thanks, doug j

[@travisj2695]

Is there something in the steering wheel it self that could be loose? I installed those 2 metal bushings but i still have play in my steering wheel. I can move my steering wheel left to right with about 1 inch of play but the upper shaft doesn't move at all when i do that.

[@coffeewithcaveman]

Legend, you've saved me a lot of time and a lot of cash too!

[@Troop-qp8wn]

Awesome video keep them coming! So what's the fix ?

[@ViceKillerz]

Has this intermediate shaft been upgraded? The one I’m looking at don’t have this bushing, is longer and tightens down with a bolt.

[@mikehoflin2175]

Great video! Ill have a look at my 2014 Ram 3500, do you have any insight onto why my Dodge seems to have inconsistant steering on a curve? Feels like the power steering pump has fluctuating pressure and so the steering wheel feels like it kicks a bit. Ball joints, track bar, steering linkages and stabilizer all seem tight an no wear. Is there an inline filter or something not allowing consistant flow?

[@superkunk2]

Mine seems to stick when changing lanes . I'll turn then the truck turns. I took mine to the dealer they changed everything underneath but still does it. I'm taking it back again and i'm going to mention this and see what they say. Is it easy to fix?

[@EMFEVO]

Pretty easy. And they probably won't know. If dodge was aware they'd be changing them out more often and less people would complain about dodge steering

[@dustbat]

My 07 Ram 1500 has a memory issue. Turn it hard to rt. and let go and it will just go around in circles. Fear if taken to a shop I will end up with same problem and a lot of new parts. Any advice?

[@Kay-4JK]

Will it work if you were to fill that inner parts with polyurethane? to replace the worn out inner rubber pieces.

[@bigfatweenie2534]

I have a 01 ram 2500 and i dont see a pin like that. I think ill just get a new shaft, i just replaced the whole front end and a new box and i still get wonder. I hope this fixes everything

[@robertcrittenden497]

Please Help. Have 03 ram 1500. Went through a ditch. And of the 4 bolts that hold the column in place under the dash. The front two came out. But the back 2 are still locked in. Any ideas on how to get back in place? Unbolt back two. Bend 1"1.4 towards seat? But how to get the column to slide. Any any help would be appreciated. Thank you Bobby

[@ericpoole7442]

I have a dodge durango 2007 and what you just described is literally what just happened last night. Any suggestions???

[@krew97]

Thats awesome. Hey what if a guy was driving then it was hard to turn then when i did it made like a pop snap noise and i felt it in the column just happend gunna look at it tommorow any tips to be more ahead on the repair? Cheers.

[@JustGoodGolf]

I have a 2015 Ram 3500, I’d like to replace the steering shaft. Is there an aftermarket brand that you recommend as a better alternative to an OEM shaft?

[@truebreed89]

I'm working on a 04 dodge ram 1500 big horn and it has steering noises popping, metal to metal grinding, clunking noises replaced front whole front suspension other than the shocks and its still making noises......any idea or helpful tips where to look .....?

[@PRSQUAD88]

Thanks for your video my truck has that problem I couldn't figure it out until I watch the video nice job

[@Italianborn]

I mean my ram doesn't wonder or vibrate but ever since i went off roading...i got stuck and remember i forced my steering a lot, ever since that happen i feel something vibrate when driving on unpaved road so i opened the hood and the whole steering shaft moves a bit...could that be that piece you mention ? I'm pretty sure i have no play with my steering tho..help !

[@danielr.7870]

Would you heard any noise or clunking sound coming from the firewall engine area not so much from inside the cab that's what I'm getting, already replaced gear box and the whole from suspension basically, was going to sell my truck now this happened..

[@EMFEVO]

Is it a heavy clunk? When you go over a bump and you can feel it in the wheel?

[@danielr.7870]

@@EMFEVO if I had to say like a driving clunking big bumps or things like that wont make it louder or more noticeable, I took it back to the shop and the guy cant pinpoint it either, it was after all the work was done so I mean it has to be something of that ?? I haven't even driven it on the freeway because of it feels unsafe in the fact of not knowing, plus if anything did happen I rather lose control at 40 mph then 70 mph

[@McNeis1]

2000 B3500 Van - does this apply? I've got steering wander for days.

[@junglejake]

What’s the part name of that bushing?

[@demon__adrian393]

where do i get the rubber bushing. i cant find it anywhere.

[@mathenoel586]

My Dodge Ram 1500 2011 is at the car dealership right now then they don't even know but since this video I know what you do now thank you

[@_MOORE_1986]

This was happening to me today and all the sudden the steering locked up on me while driving and I couldn't steer to the right. Could this have something, or all to do with that?

[@truckguymike]

Great video but i have a 2nd gen ram and this can be the issue in some cases but ive found that even with a new gearbox, its still has play and i got under my truck when i seen the play and i grabbed the shaft from underneath and the gearbox has play in it from the steering shaft stud and the pitman shaft, im not sure why or how to fix it but i replaced the box with an oem replacement and have replaced it twice because i got a bad one the first time. If you know how to fix it the advise would be helpful, if not then i hope me saying this helps others with the same issue struggle less with their steering

[@EMFEVO]

Mike I assume? In the world of parts replacement technicians a lot has been lost when it comes to steering. These bushing inserts are a quick fix and a diagnostic tool at the same time. When everything has been replaced and the truck is still all over the road, these eliminate the intermediate shaft as an issue and the last place to look is the box lash. In the past year we have not seen an oem replacement box nor a re man that has had the proper lash set. Most are too loose and a few were too tight. Its easy to adjust but to get it exactly right is hard. Before a box is ever installed the lash needs to be checked and then probably set. And don't do it in the vehicle. Especially not with a steering box brace attached. In your case if the sector shaft is moving the adjustment is up and loose. By moving the shaft down it will tighten the lash and remove that play. I have diesel shops that call saying they've put three boxes in so it can't be the box. I'll go there pull the box adjust it and it will steer beautiful. They blame the box. I blame todays part replacement mentality. I'll do a video. It's important if you try this A) you know what you're doing and B) even if you know what you're doing make sure you see the shaft move in and out as you adjust the adjustment stud. Sometimes the shaft won't move. Then you think "I adjusted it but it did nothing" you'll have to free it up.

[@LivingFaith2]

Did I miss the FIX for this problem? I do indeed have this very problem, but I have no clue how to obtain either metal bushings to hammer in over the pin, or the bushing itself. If the bushing slides down on both ends of the shaft,, that would be MUCH better to simply replace the bushing than the whole shaft, wouldn't ya think? So will someone please give feedback, and NAME the fix bushings or the rubber packed one so it can be replaced ...if it even CAN be replaced. THANKS!

[@jackagain1]

So how do we fix this problem?

[@treate1977]

Exactly what is the rubber piece called?

[@yaretifordis9043]

Which generations of Dodge is this on?

[@mikeshuck2760]

Wow, what a find. Amazing find. Thank you.

[@LionsDenMilsim]

This is the same issue with the dakota? I got a 2000 dakota 76k miles and the steering wheel has play in it. Water on the side of the roads almost kills me everytime.

[@andrewdenine1685]

Thanks bud great info.i have a question for you sir.would a bad wheel bearing front drivers side cause enough resistance to not wanna spin when in parking lot going slow when turning hard right in winter with snow and ice down ?

[@EMFEVO]

Like the tire not spinning? I guess if it's bad enough. Or a really bad ujoint.

[@kdtool9437]

Will the bushing work on a 5th gen 2500?

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

My trucks wheel wanders back and forth it goes side to side and you can hear a clunking like in the dash on a bumpy road

[@EMFEVO]

A clunking right in the column almost like it's right where the plastic column cover goes under the gauges. That's the pivot point where it moves for the tilt. I'll have to do a video on that.

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

@@EMFEVO Ok can I fix that?

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

@@EMFEVO how would I fix that

[@ThatSaskSilverado]

@@EMFEVO How do I fix this

[@Ronin-sh7pg]

is there any after market parts to fix this. I have a 2000 ram and have basically rebuilt my front end with sloppy steering still an issue. I can not find the upper end with the replacement part you just mentioned. Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Thx

[@EMFEVO]

I think on an 2000 it's a rag joint on the engine side of the fire wall and yes I believe you can get a replacement part.

[@Spaceboyslim]

I have a 2013 ram 1500 4x4. steering wheel was completely straight about a month ago now it's slightly going to the left as I go straight down the road the truck doesn't want to dance while going straight down the road. will this fix a 1500.? And will bad wheel bearings cause the steering wheel to go to the left. I was thinking maybe I needed a front end alignment. I have 35-in tires on the truck with a 6-in lift. Please if you read this could you give me some advice??

[@EMFEVO]

It's ifs so a number of things could be effecting it. Start with an alignment. Wheel bearings could cause but you can check if they're worn by jacking the vehicle up and moving the tire in and out. Watch for movement in the bearing or ball joints. Check for movemen in the tire rod ends. All of those can cause that. Also when was the last time you rotated your tires? Dale drives a 1500 on 35'swe put the collars in his and he said the steering got way more responsive. Less dead zone in the middle.

[@Spaceboyslim]

@@EMFEVO what is the best alignment for 35" tires on 20" rims most places say they can't do it?

[@tomkingd-kranch1839]

So if you turn your wheel and it sum what responds and then all of a sudden over responds. Would you say king pins and baring first Jen w2500 ?

[@EMFEVO]

Hard to say. On an older king pin 60 truck they would have a rag joint at the box. These get old and soft as well. It could cause that or to much lash in the box. If you want to know if it's a bad pivot in the knuckle turn the wheel while stopped. Let go of the wheel and slowly move forward. If the truck turns in a circle there's an issue. If it comes back to center it's more than likely not at the knuckle.

[@tomkingd-kranch1839]

EMF ROD ENDS & STEERING thanks going to look at this took it out to day and wow was going around a turn everything was good then it was like I turned the wheel sharply truck shot out but I did not turn it not good then the left side started feel like the tire was going to shake off I think the front end is getting a over hauling

[@bobsugrue2703]

I have a 2015 ram 1500 the steering wheel snaps back when comeing out ofa turn any idea what the problem is?

[@EMFEVO]

Snaps back? To center?

[@GoreMasterAudio]

Now what should I look into next once i added your guys spacers to that and they did help i now have about that much play all the way to my stearing box. If I tighten the box it will just lock in the wheels and i still have play. Should I start looking into replacing the stearing box now.

[@EMFEVO]

What do you mean if you tightwn the steering box it will lock the wheels?

[@GoreMasterAudio]

the adjusment on the top of the stearing box will not get rid of the play. it just tightens down and makes it hard to turn. i should of worded that better

[@EMFEVO]

If it's over tightened it'll do that. The last few I've had to work them up and down until they freed up. Then I could properly adjust it. It should just be minimal movement to change the last. It's the matter of less than a 1/16th to an 8th of a turn making it to tight or too loose. Also box braces prevent the ability to adjust the lash.

[@EMFEVO]

Try texting the tech line I can go into more detail.

[@andyking7274]

Have a 2010 1500. My shaft seems to move together correctly, however with my truck shut off, I can move my steering wheel quite a bit around. Suggestions?

[@EMFEVO]

We've put collars in the 1500 and it tightens everything up.

[@ynotdoityourself3288]

Is this the same on a dodge magnum ?

[@islandtires1921]

Hey!! Cody here in Newfoundland are you guys still open and serving? I had the full set of ball joints for a 14 ram 2500 and am looking for some more parts and info. Thanks

[@tallll70]

I had different model and year, was 06 1500 2WD and i changed ball joints early 10 year old truck only 130k, but it got grease able joints new upper arms $750 both sides together best available, 2 months later tree fell destroyed the truck, had new tires too, excellent engine and transmission, even my friend Chevy mechanic liked how it rode, lol

[@stevensonger3706]

Could this be the problem with my 88 B350 van?

[@stevensonger3706]

There is a lot of play in the steering wheel but all feels tight everywhere else.

[@joshp.2237]

I dont think this is my issue? Have a 2016 2500 with the Cummins. As I am holding the wheel in a sweeping curve (left or right) the wheel (not the whole truck) will "twitch" or "drop out" very briefly causing me to kinda turn the wheel a degree or two then it comes back and is normal again for a another few seconds before repeating. Has anyone else experienced this or know what it might be?

[@EMFEVO]

That sounds like lash. If it's only in a long sweeping corner. The gear box ( steering box) will always have a bit of lash while in a turn due to the gear on the shaft being made like a parabola arc rather than a proper circle. You would notice it less with intermediate shaft collars or a brand new intermediate shaft and a brand new drag link and a new Trac bar. But there will always be a bit of lash. Every worn component will add or accentuate the feeling of the lash. Hope this helps.

[@joshp.2237]

@@EMFEVO I appreciate the reply. Once I have the time and enough pennies collected I'll give that a try.

[@hamsawi23]

Does this work on a 2020?

[@anonymousguest9290]

Is this also what is responsible for the 80s van "death rattle"?

[@chrisrabbitt5243]

yep that's my issue was just about to order stuff i didn't need. thanks for sharing!!!