Won't make a difference.

You need to properly inspect all steering parts, and the track bar, and have your alignment checked, along with proper tire pressures, etc.

 

Thats the steering box itself and the bushing is not going to fix that. I'm guessing the box was replaced with a rebuilt from a local parts store.

 

Im gonna agree with the others. I think the bushing wont satisfy your needs. Its good preventative maintenance, and it wouldn't hurt to still install the bushing. But even with good, tight steering components, these trucks just like to wander. Lots of guys are having good luck and swearing by the Red Head steering box and the Borgeson box. There's also a member here who swapped his steering to like 2002 rack and pinion steering and its much more efficient, and according to him more cost effective. Just a little ingenuity is all, and some fabrication skills.

 

Besides tires (pressure/wear) & alignment, also binding or worn steering column couplers or a worn/loose steering gear..post your findings

 

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...inion+steering

Link for the conversion. Looks interesting and might try it myself.

KenR

 

Mine doesn't wander at all except for a very slight bit of camber steering that's to be expected of a solid front axle 4WD. If the wind isn't blowing, my usual out on the highway is to just plop my left wrist atop the steering wheel, and occasionally make a slight adjustment for changes in road camber.

The Saginaw steering boxes like we've got are known for getting loose when the sector shaft (the doodad the pitman arm is stuck onto) gets sloppy due to worn bearings -- you cannot adjust for worn bearings and have to repair the steering box, preferably before the sector shaft motion causes excessive wear on it and the rack block which then require replacement (or remanufacturing) of the box. On my todo list is adding in one of these cool steering stabilizers. I like that idea better than upgrading the steering box because it's easier to find stock parts if something breaks during a long road trip and it's long road trips that put most of my truck's miles behind it.

Post Script: None of this is to suggest that the Rock Solid isn't necessary. The way I figure it, everyone should put that in just because it doesn't suck like the factory pieces do. My point here is that there's no reason to accept a wandering truck just because lots of guys report that their trucks wander.

 

Ralph:

Ok, saw ur order, thx.

I agree u likely have s. box issues. Tried the factory box adj procedure yet ? Careful, don't overtighten!

Also, ur a 4x4, right?

If so, I bet ur track bar is loose / worn out. Ur comment re trucks keeps steering in a given vector after finishing the turn suggests that to me.

Ck ball joint on end in DS wheel well area. If loose, consider a cost effective & simple rebuild w/ Lukes Link. Makes it greasesble & adjustable in future.

Love to hear what u find. Guys here are giving ya good advice / feedback - u just hafta weigh the options !

Best Regards, David A.

 

Thanks for posting Dave.

 

I am going to ear mark this page so I can come back later. Lots of good information. Thank you guys for posting. Thank you Rock Solid for making a product that helps the Ram owners as well.

 

I have this kit sitting in my garage, never installed. Since I no longer have my '99, anyone interested in it?