How to fix that sloppy Second Gen Dodge steering! (Steering gear box replacement)

[@TheMoparGarage]

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[@DNALawyer]

Nice clean straightforward video. I'm doing mine tomorrow.

[@TheMoparGarage]

Thanks for watching! Should make it track a heck of a lot better

[@DNALawyer]

@@TheMoparGarage Hey, it is going well, except the steering shaft is really tight against the steering box, and the 3 bolts that hold the steering box are so tight they won't budge! I've got the hydraulic lines off and the pitman arm came off with no complications.

[@TheMoparGarage]

@ those can be tough because they catch so much salt and debris off the tire. As you saw in the video, I had to break one

[@DNALawyer]

@@TheMoparGarage Got 'em! The lowest one gave a good fight all the way off with that debris. The steering shaft connection gave way once I got the flat screwdriver blade in there. Thanks again for the well-done video!

[@ebodaman]

Appreciate you taking the time to record and share this repair

[@TheMoparGarage]

Appreciate you watching!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Nice video man. I had flashbacks of my 94 and the steering (or lack thereof) It's always been flat out scary to drive. I personally like these second gen videos. In fact, you've inspired me to do a video on mine.

[@TheMoparGarage]

Heck yeah I’d love a video on the 94! The Redhead steering boxes help these things out a lot. The stock boxes wear out so quickly and it gets that 2nd Gen wander 😂…this truck with it’s oversized tires and lift never sees much Highway time anyway, it’s most just back roads. So I cheaped out and went with the OEM style one.

[@peterventura5416]

your 2nd gen vids are all I watch. I have a '96 that I have always taken to a mechanic. I picked up 2 '95's that were destined for the junk pile. the both have the transmission solenoid issues and 1 has HORRIBLY loose steering. I don't know the first thing about mechanics but I'm gonna dive in and figure it out I guess....wish me luck!

[@TheMoparGarage]

@@peterventura5416 thanks for watching man! Never too late to learn how to wrench!

[@carloscastrojr.3716]

You got some pretty sweet videos!

[@TheMoparGarage]

Thanks brother!

[@alfonsohernandez5619]

Do you have video for vacuum pump liquid ram 2 generation 3500

[@TheMoparGarage]

I don’t, I have a few videos on a 2500 diesel that I used to have, but never had to work on the vacuum pump. I’m sure there are videos out there about it though!

[@alfonsohernandez5619]

@@TheMoparGarage appreciate good video

[@TheMoparGarage]

@@alfonsohernandez5619 thanks for watching!

[@dylan0265]

Can a bad steering box cause a shake in the steering wheel but only at ceartian speeds? Or do you have any recommendations on what else could cause that? I only get a shake between 55-70mph

[@TheMoparGarage]

It shouldn’t…A shake between 55-70 sounds like a tire balance issue to me.

[@dylan0265]

@TheMoparGarage it's had two different sets of tires and rims on it with the same issue both of which were confirmed balanced that's where I'm getting confused

[@TheMoparGarage]

@@dylan0265 that’s odd. Steering parts like tie rod ends and ball joints are all tight?

[@markestala6476]

Where did you buy your power steering hoses at ?

[@TheMoparGarage]

Rock auto, I get probably 90% of my parts from there.

[@beedalton9675]

I just adjusted my box on my 85 d150 few tries not it doesn't wonder lol.

[@edgartorres-l6t]

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[@TheMoparGarage]

¡Gracias por ver! Siempre han sido mi modelo favorito también.

[@elundrusmagee7915]

Is that a 2wd or 4wd? I have a 2wd and I’m planning on changing out my steering box

[@TheMoparGarage]

This particular truck is 4x4. It’s a pretty similar process on a 2x4 though. Pittman arm and steering setup will look different on your truck but overall this video should still be able to get you through it.

[@elundrusmagee7915]

@@TheMoparGarage Thank you 👍🏾

[@TheMoparGarage]

@@elundrusmagee7915 any time! Let me know if you have any questions - Thanks for watching.

[@NorthEastDirt]

Why did you remove the sway bars?

[@TheMoparGarage]

3 of the 4 threaded mounts for the sway bar broke off inside the frame when I went to change bushings. I still have the front one if I ever wanted to tap the frame itself or weld it back on. But I never really noticed it missing driving so I never bothered, probably because those rough country shocks are so stiff 😂

[@cassgloss2158]

Nice!!

[@toolsntruck941]

Glad to see you didn't puss out a wear latex gloves.

[@paal1576]

Shalom Thank you

[@TheMoparGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@littleredridinghood5622]

Dodge would be followed more if it were a Cummins ..

[@TheMoparGarage]

I have some Cummins content as well!

[@ManiacalManiac]

Could have done a better paint job for cheaper with an actual sprayer. It would ha e saved your fingers from the spray can nozzle.

[@TheMoparGarage]

I thought about going that direction, intense blue paint was really expensive though. It’s not perfect but I am happy with the way it came out!