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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 04:32 AM
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its your rearend...... its going bad and is slipping, power is being shifted from one rear tire to the other, making it seem that its the front end but its not
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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^ not really
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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I've replaced the track bar 3 times, that always made minor difference.
I ordered the energy suspension complete bushing kit which will go on next month BUT remember I've had this situation get better and worse over time without ever messing with bushings.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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what about your wheel bearings as mentioned before?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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i would grab your steering column as soon as it comes out the cab and check the shaft for any movement because if there is the lower bushing is shot
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Did you replace the steering stabilizer shock? I have yet someone to see someone mention this and I had the exact problem. I replaced mine and I don't have an issue with the truck wondering all over the road......
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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I've replace the steering shaft and steering box. I've replaced the stabilizer and then even tried removing it.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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When was the last time you had it aligned, and what were the specs? And no, just the tech saying "within spec" seems to be inadequate.... need to know the exact numbers.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Had it aligned about 2000 mis ago. I've had this truck to the best alignment shops around. The last guy got it the best by not adjusting to oem spec. I can't recall what it was he did or exact numbers.

I hope someone realizes and notes my first post. I had a 96 ram just like this one that never had this problem
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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I bet you have a loose bolt somewhere along the line, I would re-torque everything and while your there, check you bushings.
 
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