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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Adjust it up before you install it.....

Or, spend a bit more, and get a Redhead, or Borgeson box. Do it once, do it right, be done with it.... Prices seem a tad steep on those reman boxes......
Well the redhead box is going to be pushing $900 by the time I get it up to Canada.. I'm leaning toward the Cardone or JY one I think. Probably the Cardone being that it has a warranty.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 06:04 PM
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Ah, yeah, that makes a difference....... The VAT really beats you up there eh?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 06:32 PM
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Yup, the canadian dollar sucks right now...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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How much for a brand-spankin' new box from the dealer?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
How much for a brand-spankin' new box from the dealer?
Don't even want to know, but I guess i should at least check... Ill phone tomorrow. Awaiting a shipping quote from Redhead currently.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
There are specs out there on the web somewhere from a front end man, that has done hundreds of these trucks, that are somewhat different than stock, but, I don't have a link handy, google search should turn it up though.
Found it! http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/00_steer_specs.html

I wuz mistaken about the caster angle...
 
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 02:18 PM
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food for thought: the hard pull reminds me of a similar issue> The oem brake line internal separation pinching off fluid flow to one side usually killing the braking pressure to the caliper; and ultimately the hard pull. Cheap to replace those lines just make sure you get the installation clips - old ones are usually pretty rotten
 
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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Interesting about the brake lines, I'll check those out for sure.
I ended up just going with the redhead box... $1108 with $350 of that being a core. Do it right do it once kinda thing..
 
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Check the steering shaft were it comes out of the steering column for play. If you feel any play, do a search for rock solid ram steering fix, and I bet that will fix the problem.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 05:36 PM
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I seen that before, I'm definitely going to order one after my redhead box gets here. I'm hoping after those two things, and my whole new front end, it should be as tight as new. I've had enough of the wander haha.
 
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