Check the joints in the steering shaft as well. I think the dodges use a 'rag joint' on one end or the other, and the joint tears, and you end up with a fair bit of play before the steering actually starts to influence the direction of travel.

Since everything after the steering box is new...... look at the box itself, and the shaft. You are already aware you need to rock solid fix.... see what else is sloppy.

If some of your play is the box itself, you might be able to tighten it up a bit with the adjustment screw on the top of the pitman shaft..... just don't tighten it up TOO much.

 

The whole shaft is sloppy. Whats a rag joint?

Can you replace components on the shaft? Im under the impression that you cant, they dont make individual components for the shaft. So if i find something thats loose theres nothing i can do to tighten it up of fix besides buying a new shaft?

 

Rag Joint:



Thanks to RamCharger central for the pic.

They make repair kits for these.......

 

How can I check it?

 

have someone wiggle the steering while you watch it. If there is any slop there at all, replace it.

 

Ok. I will probably look for a rebuild kit

 

i did replaced de rubber washer with a big steel washer, just put the rubber one as a templare to drill 4 holes to atach both half shafts

 

Did the ram stering fix and it made a big difference.

After getting the top of the shaft nice and tight i discovered that the lower joint where it connects to the steering gear was loose. It was half on and slipping on the splines. I took it off refitted it and torqued it down really tight. Now I have exactly zero play or clunks in the steering wheel.

Not sure how long it will hold..... that joint isnt replaceable is it?

 

Ham Bone,

You feeling pretty confident after the rock solid fix? With the 35's, lift, and the 1-ton steering components... well... the truck does not feel all the safe on the steering side of the house. It feels exceptionally sloppy and it seems that if a tire catches some snow or slop, it'll pull the truck in without really any notice in the steering wheel.

Looking over this thread, I'm pricing out a redhead box right now, the rock solid fix for sure, and possibly the DOR bracket. I hadn't known about the Borg Steering Shaft until I saw HeyYou's post, so might price that out as well.

Would love to hear a bit of fresh feedback.

H11F.

 

Yes the rs ram fix has dramaticly improved my steering feel.

It got rid of my knock and took up a lot of slop. The truck has a "solid" feel now and actually feels safe again.

After taking it out on the highway at 70+mph it still feels great

I actually have a little slop left in my gear box but it is so much improved. I shouldve done the fix a long time ago

One thing that is neat about it is you can fine tune just how much resistance you feel in the wheek. Too a degree. I like a little heavier steering wheel