High speed corner with bumps (truck loses control)
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High speed corner with bumps (truck loses control)
Hey guys, I've been searching for a solution to this, but unable to find any clear answers so any help is appreciated.
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4, and I've recently been noticing that when I hit a bump going around a corner at higher speeds the truck really gets out of shape. It's like the front tires are losing contact with the pavement, then the truck shimmies while regaining control. This seems to be getting worse, and is especially annoying with a trailer. Also, maybe it's just in my head, but the truck seems to be riding rougher over bumpy roads in general lately. What kind of parts in the front end should I consider replacing to solve this problem?
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4, and I've recently been noticing that when I hit a bump going around a corner at higher speeds the truck really gets out of shape. It's like the front tires are losing contact with the pavement, then the truck shimmies while regaining control. This seems to be getting worse, and is especially annoying with a trailer. Also, maybe it's just in my head, but the truck seems to be riding rougher over bumpy roads in general lately. What kind of parts in the front end should I consider replacing to solve this problem?
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I don't think it is the shocks because they seem to be functioning properly as long as you are going straight.
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I guess it depends on your definition of high speeds. I was referring to highway speeds of 65 - 75 mph. It is just a tiny aluminum trailer with 2 dirt bikes on it.
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Take your truck to a shop that does front end alignments and let them check it out. Most will do it for free and give you a quote on what needs to be repaired/replaced
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Update: I dropped it off at the shop last night. They called me this morning and said that the shocks, and everything in the front end look good and tight. He said that there was some uneven wear on the front tires so he is going to do a front end alignment, and rotate the tires.
He said he thinks the toe is off causing the front end to dart in these situation, which seems to make sense. Hopefully this fixes the problem. Thanks for the help everyone.
He said he thinks the toe is off causing the front end to dart in these situation, which seems to make sense. Hopefully this fixes the problem. Thanks for the help everyone.