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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 10:20 AM
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My shop recently did some work on a 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins 4x4. The truck has a front end shake between 55-65mph. We replaced all the tie rod ends, sway bar, track bar, and steering stabilizer. Also Rotated the tires and performed an alignment and truck still has the shake. The ball joints are practically new. Any ideas on what it could be? Any suggestions would help greatly. Thank you
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 10:44 AM
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Control arm bushings? Usually, the track bar is the major contributor, but, I see you have already replaced that. Not just a bad u-joint on the front driveshaft is it? Or the outers on the axle? If one is binding, that might give you a shake.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 11:14 AM
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What about balancing tires?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Control arm bushings? Usually, the track bar is the major contributor, but, I see you have already replaced that. Not just a bad u-joint on the front driveshaft is it? Or the outers on the axle? If one is binding, that might give you a shake.
All the U-joints were replaced as well
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 03:28 PM
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All the U-joints were replaced as well
Did they untension the joints by tapping on the ears? Did they move freely when they were installed?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 08:55 PM
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What is the caster set at? Try 5-7 degrees. Also try a hair more toe in.
 
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