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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 04:31 PM
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I had a 2004/4.5(can't remember which) 2500 diesel a few years back and it had a HORRIBLE death wobble and it was scary towing. I had the whole steering and it was great. I currently have an 03 2500 Gas. From the looks pof it, it seems to be built better than the 04 I had when it comes to suspension. Here in a few months I am going to be towing like crazy and want to address the issue now if I will have it. Is the death wobble a thing with the 03 Gas? Anyone have any experience. If so, I thought about getting something like the below.

https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-s...sid=gTgbDlCJ5X
 
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Steering box brace may or may not help with death wobble. Generally, that's a result of sloppy steering parts, typically, the track bar. As yours is a Third Gen, it has a better design track bar... (bushing on both ends) But, if the bushing wear/get soft/degrade.... there ya go.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Steering box brace may or may not help with death wobble. Generally, that's a result of sloppy steering parts, typically, the track bar. As yours is a Third Gen, it has a better design track bar... (bushing on both ends) But, if the bushing wear/get soft/degrade.... there ya go.
Good to know and explanation.
 
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