FIX YOUR SLOPPY Dodge Ram STEERING FOR GOOD!!!! HERE'S HOW!!!

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

“Fine tuned precision box with warranty” .....this girl I knew once

[@josephmcclure6680]

You left out an important step in your Redhead commercial. It's important to flush and drain the power steering fluid prior to replacing a steering gear. You don't want all the crap in your old fluid going into your new gear. Also, some systems have a filter.

[@user-eo8dq1sd9n]

So glad I watched this video My 99 dodge 2500 was for a long time tiresome to drive and hated the way it would wander. I was very serious about selling it, but now I will try this. Thanks again

[@scottc9303]

I am surprised banks didn't come out with one, with cooling fins all over it....

[@BRAINROTTDAVE]

I add coolers and inline filters to all mine ever since the line out of the box melted a hole in my charge pipe.

[@CoolArrrow]

Don’t give them any ideas

[@shanebrown5668]

Can the 4th Gen steering setup be applied to the 1500 5.9L 4x4?

[@brendonmiller7013]

I can verify the steering box brace on a 4th gen is a game changer also!! I will never own another dodge/ram without one!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gustavobejaranotorres146]

Its a bolt on swap? I recently bought a 2nd gen and have a lot.of steering play

[@BiffsEquipment]

the track bar is also one of the largest known causes for super sloppy steering on almost any dodge and i would recommend people to check the track bar before the steering gear box but both are known to fail early.

[@noelybarra1769]

Second gen is my favorite from the fleet

[@ClarksAutoAndPerformance]

Mine too

[@kylec4858]

You guys own second gens?

[@noelybarra1769]

@@kylec4858 no but I think it’s the nicest, also there’s just something about a single cab

[@idahobuckaroo8348]

Can't go wrong with a Red Head. Been using these for all our 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen trucks. We also use the Solid Steel Industries Steel Stabilizer to tighten up the steering with a "Luke's Links" adjustable tie-rods, and track bar. Really appreciate your focus to detail, and the time you take to share. Great content... thanks!

[@Whatisgoingon-od9yb]

They been getting bad reviews

[@ercysuazo8420]

I was considering one for my 1997 ram 3500 but people are giving bad reviews

[@Kyle-fu6en]

@@ercysuazo8420psc

[@ChaosViper67]

The gearboxes for 2nd and 3rd gens are underbuilt for the Cummins. My first choice would be PSC. You won't need the steering stabilizer bar either. It's more expensive but it's a big improvement and the only brand new gear box you can buy for a 2nd gen.

[@DONNIEWATKINS]

Never Ending Rebuilds On My 99 and 97 Dodge Trucks So Worth It Love My Trucks !~!~ My Steering Has Been On My Mind New Box And Pump Needed Soon !~!~ THANK YOU !~!~ Looks Like The Right Choice To Me !~!~

[@jeremypropps38]

Why couldn't this video have come a couple weeks ago? I could've saved some money 💰 lol. Loving the 2nd gen content! It's helping me with my 02. Keep up the great work!

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Done a 'lot of work on 2nd gens. Biggest steering problems are the track bar joints and wheel hub bearings that nobody wants to change.

[@ryandurnil9546]

i put a red head on my truck and the steering got worse.... tried to rma it and they wouldnt. went with borgeson hd box, that thing is amazing.

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

Awesome awesome video Greg A, nothing finer than taking the 2nd Gen out of the steering lol. After owning two 2nd Gen trucks, I can say without a doubt they are all over the road with the factory steering box. Quite literally the two things you do with a 2nd Gen when your not driving it, is fixing the steering, and fixing rust lol.

[@GETLOWDUDE]

Fix the play in my dodge? You already know I had to click and learn the secret 😤😂

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

Just use the adjustment on the side of the box 9/16 in.² and 8 mm allen free

[@Texas12valve]

I can say the red head box is amazing in my 2g

[@trizkial7592]

@@truckcampertraveler7369 I did that and it barely did jack shit. Tightened it a lot as well

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

@@trizkial7592 hummm

[@trizkial7592]

@@truckcampertraveler7369 Yea I turned it quite a bit and still a lot of play. It’s better for sure but damn still got slop

[@michaelwigley8856]

That's awesome you did this. I was just getting ready to order me a redhead box for my 94 second gen cummins that has almost a million miles on it. It still has the stock box on it. It's all over the road with the new 37 inch tires. So I order the same ajustable track bar a box brace kit and a new steering stabilizer kit. The truck has been in my garage for almost a year now get new paint and all rebuild. I cant wait to get it finished.

[@peterdarr383]

Is it done yet ??

[@dc440-4]

Has the 12 valve ever been rebuilt? That's a lot of miles! Mine has 310,000 miles

[@josephbattle3568]

Do you have the link for that still? I’d love to get one for mine

[@StephenBrewer89]

I put a redhead on my 06 super duty. I highly recommend them. I do wish I would have went with the more aggressive tighter gear ratio. Adjusted and ready to go.

[@thim8009]

I was thinking about upgrading to a 6 bolt and pitman arm. Did you look into that?

[@excaliburjeepxj]

Where is the link to the adjustable track bar???

[@joshhennigar5358]

Check out dodge off road

[@dunnoyolo2238]

How is steering with wide tires? Would you use/Recommend HYDRAULIC ASSIST PORTS for it mine is 4x4 ?

[@decentgarage]

You should have done a comparison between redhead and bluetop. Both are great brands but I have hear redheads quality control is not what it used to be.

[@1Builtcummins]

Heard the same thing about Redhead. Also have been hearing good things about Bluetop.

[@decentgarage]

@@1Builtcummins yep, I'm going to do a blue top over on my channel. Would have been cool to see Greg try one of each

[@edizzle891]

I put a blue top on my 97 roughly 2 years ago and im not sure im super happy with it. I have a redhead on my 05.

[@decentgarage]

@@edizzle891 how do you feel the redhead compares to the blue top?

[@edizzle891]

@@decentgarage its hard to compare because the red head is on a 3rd gen and blue top is on a 2nd gen. But I prefer the redhead. Also last I heard blue top was out of boxes...so you have to send yours in and they rebuild it. So they wait time would be pretty long.

[@fr8trainUS]

Looks like a good place you ask this question 06 Dodge 2500 with Cummins Does the death wobble, and we can't track it down. Everything is tight. Checked the entire front steering add suspension, recently found one the shocks/ dampers was bad, replaced them still have it. Any direction would be great

[@JAMPAKTV]

Check your wheel bearings and balljoints or just replace them

[@Jmeinema1]

Just changing the steering linkage and track bar on mine alone made a HUGE difference. My truck was obviously a farm truck based on some of the things I've come across

[@jerribuilt]

My red head was shit out of the box. Almost as bad as the stock box. Had to replace it after two years when the seals finally went.

[@SortaProfessional89]

Having a quicker rack is so underrated. Less corrections. Its certainly an overlooked upgrade especially on trucks but cars as well!

[@johngifford7725]

Nothing quite like a nice rack.

[@hectorcorrea8044]

Does the upgraded 4th gen kit work for a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500?

[@michaelengelhardt5296]

Redhead , 4th gen steering and carli adjustable track bar on my 3rd gen best thing I could have done steering feels great.

[@jacobcady4395]

Hey man where did you get the adjustable trac bar? and is it foruth gen?

[@matthewgraham7419]

I second the motion Greg!! I have installed Newley a dozen red heads over the last year!! Life changing for a second gen owner. Older superdutys get to be just as bad and the redhead comes in clutch there as well. Also customer service is great, one of the ones I installed had memory steer after being replaced and they shipped me a new one right out and made it right!!

[@davidanderson3999]

I have been driving my 2 Nd gen for 300,000 plus miles on 35” tires now 40” irocks, with 2 fingers, stock components for V-10 Which is HD standard on truck back then they did advertise HD steering, been through 2 reach bars, one set of ball joints only one bad at 300,000 but I swapped all joints, 3 sets of wheel bearings Assyrian about 100,000 per unit, 3 sets of tie rods,never had death wobble, one steering box son did that so not sure of mileage

[@robertboicourt7670]

the box brace bearing to output shaft bushing.....swapping from stock box to redhead, did you need a different bushing?

[@Smokey-bu3yb]

I like my Borgeson steering box. Brand new no core required. Alot bigger than the factory box.

[@jordang94]

Quick ratio Greg a lol you the man , that will be nice for towing you know when you have to weasel a big trailer around stuff you imagine a quick ratio steering box for towing good idea !!

[@jeremyleverette6750]

Am I the only one who wants to go to Greg's house an wash his trucks while he's gone... Black is beautiful... Keep them clean

[@tobywilliams414]

Just bought a red head with their brace for my 2nd Gen 24v. Now I wait. Excited to feel the difference. Wish I knew about that code!

[@MrTahoeBob]

I thought you were going to say BUY A FORD. HAHA. Yeah I slapped a Read Head gear box on my 06 Ram 2500. The first one had issues, looked used when it arrived. They sent me a replacement and that one is still in use five years later with no issues.

[@litner5640]

Red head for the win!!! I’ve got that in my 3rd gen with a dodge off-road brace. Add a synergy steering link and boom! No more play.

[@chasecrowder7830]

Could you please me know where you got those headlight housings!

[@mike_holdread]

I like that quick ratio box.

[@98dodge360v8]

My redhead is thrashed after 8k miles. Not even abused, wont be using one again.

[@tennesseeoutlaw9648]

Pulley puller with an impact works wonders on that pitman arm. Just returning the favor for the advice because I’m on my 3rd steering gear and I’m getting sick of it lol

[@2002yz250rider]

Tape measure is all you really need to align these T steering setups. It is the most simple front suspension design to align

[@scmroman]

The 2nd gen is my favorite truck of yours. I've got a 2nd gen 1500 that needs a loooooot of work but I wanna diesel swap it soon as part of the restoration.

[@andrewwadel92]

I been looking at getting a steering box for my 06 as well. Was on the fence about spending the money on a red head , but I think you convinced me it's worth it. Already have the steering brace on but my box is SHOT!. LOL . Thanks, great video

[@draperwebb1770]

do you need to get the steering box with the hydraulic assist ports?

[@derekherter2718]

Pre 98.5 you need a 7 degree reemer to make the 4th gen steering work in the joints an I had to take an inch out of the tie rod bar

[@BusyDoingNothin]

I have an 01 3500 that I’m replacing steering box and parts just like you did. What year 4th gen steering components do I order?

[@jager9825]

Those wheels........ wow, just wow......

[@matty2helpfull]

Sent this to my brother so he can see to improve his second gen. If I get one ill be getting this upgrade before anything else thats awesome

[@thedailyproject4569]

I’ve got a second gen that I’ve been putting off doing to steering box on and now I’m sold on what box to get. Thanks Greg...

[@shawnrobinson726]

That sounds and runs so smooth 😎

[@gbeichh]

Ran the same steering on my 97 had to cut it down roughly 1/2 inch of each tie rod at the threads since the 4th gen is wider

[@canadianwithabeard]

I really hope the box works with all the hype Greg did. I have heard a lot of people having their fair share of issues with redheads.

[@MLGtroll365]

Its Greg.. All his trucks blow up on race day. Is just an add sponsorship to him. The part prob trash

[@asaadsmider9558]

That's exactly what I've Heard I've been looking at the PSC or blue top. I've heard nothing but good for those two.

[@scott76421]

I'm legit glad there are at least SOME comments from people that know what they're talking about. Gotta love the fake ass disengenuous straight up ad from the worst box maker

[@raychilcote5558]

170k on my 3rd gen. Learned a lot chasing my wandering steering down. Before replacing the steering box, make sure other steering components are not having movement. 1. Ensure no Track Bar movement (you did). Upgrade bolts to 9/16. Takes out 14mm slop. Make sure frame mounts have not been wobbled out. If so, weld washers. 2. Upgrade to 2009+ setup (you did). This geometry setup helps prevent death wobble. Also requires newer pitman arm. 3. Intermediate shaft bushings (often overlooked) on '94+. The coupler has a rubber coupler that gets soft through time. Heavy/large tires make this rubber a delay/non-response time for minor steering movements. Put these bushings in on any 94+, steering issues or not! You may feel a tad more road sensitivity through the steering wheel. But oh so worth the change. I'm betting many change out all other components, still have an issue, and never know about this $10 fix. Steering is tight right now. But I've had Red Head in my sights once the steering box gets worn.

[@austinshelley2447]

How big of a difference is the redhead gear box if I could I get it to fit on a 1500 2nd gen

[@daltonmcmanus8921]

Hey Greg, I’m picking up another 01 tomorrow and it’s an ST, looking for leather seat upgrades at least for the front, any recommendations man? I can’t find anything really. It is a manual so I don’t want a super wide top on the seats

[@camocowboy2254]

Did you have any issues using the 4th gen parts? You used a 4th gen stabilizer and steering box?

[@asian_zombie_1156]

What’s the part number for the box?

[@dcrtse]

I dunno....it appeared there was still a lot of play in the steering wheel when you test drove it.

[@michaelwhalen4072]

2nd gen 1 ton steering pretty much same as 4th gen. I'll be getting me a red head I bought a stock one. Junk within the year.

[@bryancox4488]

How do I find parts info for track bar and tie rods you used

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Key to run and and rotate the upper sleeve to straighten the wheel.

[@praedyththelost3753]

I JUST replaced my steering box from an Autozone one and it's total crap. Looking into getting one of these next time around.

[@1asstastic]

Do you have the Part number for the adjustable track Bar?

[@Texas12valve]

Wish I had that discount code when I bought my redhead

[@tobywilliams414]

No doubt!

[@Roblgert1976]

Ok…so i have ‘98 ram 1500 2wd…i know most 4wd parts today are 4wd specific…any suggestions on parts list to fix sloppy steering for 2wd?

[@scott76421]

Did you think about doing all the steering column stuff too?

[@krissewar1036]

Put a redhead in my 04 Lifted Sierra. Unbelievable difference.

[@pdb4382]

Another informercial. Vice Grips Garage puts out an epic 1 hour 40 minute feature length will it start and 600 mile drive home with zero product placement.... I guess that's why VGG has 500k subs and GregA can build a new huge workshop and has a fleet of a dozen mostly identical trucks.

[@scott76421]

FUCK yes. Goddamn I love this comment so much. Glad I'm not the only one.

[@sycostang67]

Got a new redhead box in the garage to go on my second gen. I’m currently on my 3rd reman box in 80k miles.

[@sycostang67]

I ended up installing the 3rd gen linkage as well. This is the best my truck has ever steered.

[@redneckledgend4950]

190k miles on mine and it actually isn't too bad, it has a little play but not nearly as bad as most of them😂. Definitely gonna invest in a redhead now tho

[@mrs.c5471]

What year is the 2nd gen? I have a 1997 2500 Diesel extended cab 4x4 that has always “drifted” and wonder if this would work on it?

[@eduardoruiz840]

Can you post the link for the redhead box please.

[@baileymiller546]

I have a redhead one I was really hoping that it'd hold up longer than it has. Its been in for over a year now, but in the past 3 months the steering has just been driving me nuts again. I do have a lift though so I have been debating on removing it lately, but its only a 2.5" suspension lift.

[@austinfraliex8253]

Redheads are a good choice for GM vehicles as well. I love mine in my 2500HD

[@nateengle8436]

Steering and front end parts are next on my list for my stock 02 after my new AirDog 165.

[@robertwilbert1317]

Awesome have to check them out for a steering box for my jeep cherokee xj..thanks for the video

[@ClarksAutoAndPerformance]

Just leaving a comment to help your KZbin algorithm. Keep up the great work Greg and Mike!

[@alpierce7603]

So these aren’t available for the rack and pinion assembly… shame cause I was def going to buy this

[@1213Melvin]

Awesome video, I will invest on new gear box for my 2nd gen, question where did you get that clean dash

[@BWM-vj4we]

I installed a Redhead gear box, but still have play, truck wanders. Any tips that I may over looked. All the front end parts are good. 1999 Ram 2500 4x4

[@hectorgarcia9509]

Wat kind off oil did u use sr, i jus got mines in yesterday, and theirs no info on oil.. ATF+4 or power steering fluid

[@gunsandhorsepower]

Where did you get the fiberglass 2nd gen parts

[@boooyaaababy651]

do you still have a bit of wheel play without it turning the wheels?

[@mike_12valve58]

So this may be a stupid question, but you said its 4th gen steering linkage but your link was for an 03 to 08? Wrong link or is there something I’m missing 🤔

[@The02CumminsRAM]

I’m wondering the same thing! I’m about to order all the new steering and suspension for my truck and what track bar did he use???

[@lethal_protector4356]

What happened to the part numbers for everything? Mainly for the fourth gen parts you put on the truck

[@patrickkleikamp8673]

Gotta do that steering shaft too if its womped out like the box

[@blakemorgan1007]

Howd you get the fog lights to fit in the sport bumper?

[@wesleyhutson2247]

Hello. I have a 97 ram and would love to find a bumper like the one you have. Can you tell me what year that bumper is and if there’s any fan work that needs to be done to fit?

[@Thesuppcabinet]

Greg, did you have to use the 4th gen pitman arm?

[@twintibbsdiesel93]

The upgraded steering is awesome !

[@trizkial7592]

Saw the Amsoil stickers, I immediately knew this guy knows his shit

[@bsideadventures2180]

Do you think there would be clearance issues for people with stock rims?

[@bradthacker9904]

Yeah idk, I haven't really heard many good things about the redhead box. Also it looks like you still have quite a bit of play. And then if you touch the slack adjusters on them to take out that slack it voids your warranty.

[@allenkeith1846]

Hey Greg what's ur opion on the blue top steering box compared to red top ? Love the truck man

[@evana1112]

I know in the duramax world red head steering boxes are junk and have horrible customer service, PSC steering boxes are the way to go

[@nateengle8436]

PSC was the route I was the route I was going to go. More expensive but from what I’ve read it’s heavier duty and with 16:1 ratio steers a little quicker. Geno’s Garage carries them.

[@peltiereric6497]

Honestly I don’t even bother trying to remove the pitman arm from the steering gear most of the time I have replaced them on trucks. Normally I just buy a new one every time I replace a box because they are usually either stuck on there good from decades of service or were already replaced by a previous owner who failed to torque it down properly because they just used big wrench’s to tighten it up and then years later it’s vibrated loose and now the splines are sloppy. I will say I’ve never had any issues with NAPA steering gears but I’ve only used them on GM and Fords, never had to replace one on a Dodge yet but I have a feeling that I’m about to so maybe I’ll get a Redhead one since the Dodge steering gears seem to be prone to be more problematic than the other manufacturers

[@rangerrick8220]

Dad (elderly) owns a 2000 Ram 1500. Cops pulled him over for weaving too much. I drove it for him and its not him - its the truck. Unreal. Feels like my old Mustang with a severely worn rack. Will look into at least the gear box!

[@jorgemandujano7685]

How long does a redhead last with 24x14 wheels