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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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I have a 2002 Ram 2500 with a 360. When i am making a turn the steering wheel shakes. what do you guys think it is and if a normal guy could fix it in a driveway. thanks
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Dont quote me on this but someone once told me that its your front u joints going bad, mine started doing it this summer also.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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Is your truck lifted? If so, how much?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Could be many things, and most, if not all front end work can be fixed in the driveway. But since we don't even know for sure if it's 2 or 4 wheel drive, well , nuff said.
 
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Not to mention that a 2002 2500 is a 3rd gen RAM.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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It's actually a half breed ! LOL Could even have a solid front axle.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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my truck is bone stock. 4x4 with a soild axle in the front. i just got it about 2 month ago so i don't know much about the truck but i love the thing since a got.
 
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Most liekly you have something worn out in your suspension, steering. You need to check the track bar, all the ball joints and tie rods. Start with the track bar since it can cause bump steer when worn out.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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I am very sure it's your u-joints. From what your decribing I had the same problem and that solved it.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Would a bad front knuckle make you feel a vibration/bouncing underneath the middle of the truck? Also would 10 ply tires accentuate the vibration? Thanks
 
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