Steering problem with Lift Kit, Help Immediately!!!
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Steering problem with Lift Kit, Help Immediately!!!
Hey guys here's the low down: 07 Ram 1500 4x4 SLT quad cab Big Horn edition. I have a 6" Rough Country Lift kit. 35" tires.
I have a very serious problem that I need immediate help!!! I had my front axle replaced earlier this year due to an accident I was involved in. Since then I have failed a total of 4 Rack and Pinions (Including the failure today)!! I figured the bigger tires and lift is putting extra strain on the stock rack.
This last time around I looked around for an aftermarket heavier duty rack but was unable to find one. I don't know whats wrong and I don't know what to do. Please any help and advice is greatly appreciated! Thank You.
I live in west phoenix, AZ and if anyone knows any place local that I should go to with recommendations, let me know!!
I have a very serious problem that I need immediate help!!! I had my front axle replaced earlier this year due to an accident I was involved in. Since then I have failed a total of 4 Rack and Pinions (Including the failure today)!! I figured the bigger tires and lift is putting extra strain on the stock rack.
This last time around I looked around for an aftermarket heavier duty rack but was unable to find one. I don't know whats wrong and I don't know what to do. Please any help and advice is greatly appreciated! Thank You.
I live in west phoenix, AZ and if anyone knows any place local that I should go to with recommendations, let me know!!
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you dont have anymore travel with a 6" suspention lift, just more ground clearence, i had 35's on my 07 ram 1500 with no issues ever, 2500s do not have racks there solid front axle with a steering box.
id say try a new rack or somthings twisted in the front end putting extra stress on it
connor
id say try a new rack or somthings twisted in the front end putting extra stress on it
connor
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2500s don't have a rack, good old Borgeson steering box. So that's not an option.
Although there is no doubt your rack works harder with a lift and larger tires, many guys get 100,000+ miles out of a rack with 6" of suspension lift. The rack on my recently sold lifted '04 has almost 60,000 miles post lift, is the original and is 100% perfectly fine.
It's either a poorly designed lift or you have an issue that keeps blowing the racks...