I am convinced the dealer ruined my drums by way over torque of the lug nuts. Anyone have suggestions on good replacement drums (not the over priced Dodge crap). So far they resurfaced the rotors and drums and replaced the rear axles. I still have pulsation and hopping and its coming from the rear. I have re-rotated the wheels/tires and the problem did not follow so its pointing to the drums. Any help would be very appreciated.
(I'm about ready to burn this thing in the dealers lot)

 

I noticed these on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item2a08289421

 

Make sure you check what year the drums fit....believe it or not, 2005 is different for 2006 upwards....
When I replace my drums on my 2005, I am going to get a 2006 complete drum/shoe/hardware set!

 

Or they used a big metal hammer to knock them off and bent them

 

The torque was inconsistent witch is even worse then all of the nuts highly over.
Most where over 185 to 200 and a few where less then 130 and that spells drum distortion. These people have since set a new policy of torque each nut after they found their guns where all set way to high for the Dodge specs. (130 to 160) Dodge dealers should know better IMO.

 

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Make sure you take a video so we can all enjoy it.
That torque is way to high, I usually torque mine at 110ft/lbs checking them frequently and have never had a problem. They should know better than to use the impact to put wheels on with anyways.

 

FILM AT 11:00 (as they say)

 

hammond do you have ot go to the dealer for all that or is there aftermarket support to convert 05 to 06 style?

 

I think if we buy the drums, shoes and hardware kit for a 2006 up, it should contain everything we need. I am going to try to find out exactly what is in the TSB "kit".

Worse case scenario, maybe we could get a 2007 VIN a have a dealer look up each part one by one for the rear brakes (compare than with our 2005).

I am curious, I have not heard ANY complaints from anyone but 2005 and 2006 owners...

 

bulletin applies to vehicules built on or before january 31 2006 mine is a is built 5-06 in my driver side door....and i have the problem.