2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Noise in the steering

  #1  
Old 03-18-2014, 04:49 PM
i4got68's Avatar
i4got68
i4got68 is offline
Professional
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bluffton, IN
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Exclamation Noise in the steering

Trying to figure out what's up with my steering, the truck shakes as you speed up and it does pull to the right. I took a video of the wheel when it was shaking.


Can you hear the sound when I let go of the wheel too?

It's the truck in my signature and it does have the 318.
 

Last edited by i4got68; 03-18-2014 at 04:49 PM. Reason: Specs
  #2  
Old 03-18-2014, 08:55 PM
i4got68's Avatar
i4got68
i4got68 is offline
Professional
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bluffton, IN
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Nobody has any idea at all? I myself was thinking it could me the tie rod ends or ball joints
 
  #3  
Old 03-19-2014, 02:08 PM
BrandonBuc'em's Avatar
BrandonBuc'em
BrandonBuc'em is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PA
Posts: 431
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

sounds like tie rods.
 
  #4  
Old 03-19-2014, 02:51 PM
chromed95's Avatar
chromed95
chromed95 is offline
Captain
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 606
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

have someone turn the wheel while you look at the steering components for excessive play. How/s the alignment on that? Ball joints good?
 
  #5  
Old 03-19-2014, 05:59 PM
i4got68's Avatar
i4got68
i4got68 is offline
Professional
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bluffton, IN
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I did get to thinking that it couldnt be tie rod ends because it would veer off a little more when I hit bumps
 
  #6  
Old 03-19-2014, 10:06 PM
i4got68's Avatar
i4got68
i4got68 is offline
Professional
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bluffton, IN
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by chromed95
have someone turn the wheel while you look at the steering components for excessive play. How/s the alignment on that? Ball joints good?
The alignment is good. And I know this because both front tires have even wear on them. As for the ball joints, my buddy jacked up the pass side front and put a bar under the tire and had a little bit of play. But the shaking in the steering wheel is very noticeable just riding in it. My girlfriend definitely notices it in the passenger seat.
 
  #7  
Old 03-20-2014, 01:36 PM
chromed95's Avatar
chromed95
chromed95 is offline
Captain
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 606
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by i4got68
The alignment is good. And I know this because both front tires have even wear on them. As for the ball joints, my buddy jacked up the pass side front and put a bar under the tire and had a little bit of play. But the shaking in the steering wheel is very noticeable just riding in it. My girlfriend definitely notices it in the passenger seat.
Not sure if a little play will cause a shake, but its possible. Ideally there should be none. has one or more of your ties thrown a wheel weight? Generally, if someone feels a shaking or vibration in the seats, tire balance can be to blame. You'll feel it in the steering wheel too.
 
  #8  
Old 03-20-2014, 02:28 PM
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
HeyYou is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton MI
Posts: 80,678
Likes: 0
Received 3,170 Likes on 2,923 Posts
Default

Shake in the steering? Rotate your tires, see if the shake moves.
 
  #9  
Old 03-20-2014, 04:14 PM
i4got68's Avatar
i4got68
i4got68 is offline
Professional
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bluffton, IN
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Its noticeable all around the truck. Like, I have a CB on the dash and the mic hung up on the center roof cubby and the wire shakes along with the CB. I can feel it in the steering wheel and when I do turn the wheel when sitting still, there's more play than it should be.
 
  #10  
Old 03-20-2014, 09:24 PM
i4got68's Avatar
i4got68
i4got68 is offline
Professional
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bluffton, IN
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Uploading a video of the wheel making noises when the truck is sitting still
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Noise in the steering



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:28 PM.