Went to go and bring my wife to work about 2 hours ago, Got to a stop sign and the check engine light came on but I was about 1 block from her work so I was going to check out what was wrong when I got there. Went to pull away from the stop sign and there was like a snap noise and then I had no steering. Got out of the truck and there was fluid pouring out from under it. Had to call a tow truck to bring it to the shop. By the way its a 2004 Ram 1500 Hemi. Never have had any major problems with it and I have had it for 4 years now. Will keep you guys updated.

 

Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully it won't be too costly.

 

good thing you wernt flying down the freeway!

 

Damn that sucks - is the steering pump or something?

 

I have a 04 hemi as well and have hade to replace the pump about a year ago and the rack three days ago. Sorry to tell ya but a steering rack from mopar is $725 no including labor, I went aftermarket.

 

wow im glad i have a 2500...(no power steering rack) just x over steering

 

the steering systems on these trucks are just wonderful ay?! the earlier 3rd gens seem to have the most trouble.

 

What aftermarket setup did you go with?

 

Yup, sounds like the PS Rack went bye-bye. If it's the only "real" problem you've had in 4 years of ownership you're probably ahead of the game...

 

Originally Posted by bulldoghemiram04
I have a 04 hemi as well and have hade to replace the pump about a year ago and the rack three days ago. Sorry to tell ya but a steering rack from mopar is $725 no including labor, I went aftermarket.


yeah my power steering seems to be on its last legs so what aftermarket setup did u go with