brought the truck to the dealer today
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brought the truck to the dealer today
with my factory warranty nearing it's end, I took a shot and dropped the truck off to see if they'll do the steering upgrade. My "death wobble" isn't very deadly, or much of a wobble... I'd call it more of a "annoyance shimmy", but I played it up a bit, and we'll see if I can get the upgrade under warranty. The service adviser said that it was due for a recall as well, and that he would check it out for any other warranty issues. Here's what's funny... the adviser said that he had never heard of "death wobble" on dodge trucks, only on jeeps, and said not to believe the hype on the internet. Seems strange to me. Everyone I know that has currently, or has had, one of these has dealt with it at one time or another (my 2nd gen had it, but I put a track bar and new stabilizer and it fixed it).
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I found the TSB for the death wobble which is 22-005-06 2003 - 2007 2500/3500 4x4, which I read replaces this stuff...
qt. 1 52106909ae Steering Damper
qt. 1 05086146ac Outer Tie Rod Package
qt. 1 05086144ac Tie Rod and outer link
qt. 2 06505623aa Nut and Washer
but they are not upgraded parts, just normal factory replacements, (which leads me to believe I'll have to do them again in a year or two)
but I read somewhere that dodge is doing the 08 steering upgrade on the 03-07's to prevent future issues, but I wasn't able to find anything in writing from Dodge. Anyone know if there's a TSB or something written about getting this upgrade?
qt. 1 52106909ae Steering Damper
qt. 1 05086146ac Outer Tie Rod Package
qt. 1 05086144ac Tie Rod and outer link
qt. 2 06505623aa Nut and Washer
but they are not upgraded parts, just normal factory replacements, (which leads me to believe I'll have to do them again in a year or two)
but I read somewhere that dodge is doing the 08 steering upgrade on the 03-07's to prevent future issues, but I wasn't able to find anything in writing from Dodge. Anyone know if there's a TSB or something written about getting this upgrade?
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I found the TSB for the death wobble which is 22-005-06 2003 - 2007 2500/3500 4x4, which I read replaces this stuff...
qt. 1 52106909ae Steering Damper
qt. 1 05086146ac Outer Tie Rod Package
qt. 1 05086144ac Tie Rod and outer link
qt. 2 06505623aa Nut and Washer
but they are not upgraded parts, just normal factory replacements, (which leads me to believe I'll have to do them again in a year or two)
but I read somewhere that dodge is doing the 08 steering upgrade on the 03-07's to prevent future issues, but I wasn't able to find anything in writing from Dodge. Anyone know if there's a TSB or something written about getting this upgrade?
qt. 1 52106909ae Steering Damper
qt. 1 05086146ac Outer Tie Rod Package
qt. 1 05086144ac Tie Rod and outer link
qt. 2 06505623aa Nut and Washer
but they are not upgraded parts, just normal factory replacements, (which leads me to believe I'll have to do them again in a year or two)
but I read somewhere that dodge is doing the 08 steering upgrade on the 03-07's to prevent future issues, but I wasn't able to find anything in writing from Dodge. Anyone know if there's a TSB or something written about getting this upgrade?
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Success! I just heard from the dealer. It's getting the TSB, although the adviser said that it was going to be different than the one I told him about, so maybe the 08 upgrade. He didn't have a clue when I asked him about it though, so we'll cross our fingers there.
Here's a list of what's being replaced under warranty for the DW:
4 ball joints
and whatever the TSB covers (probably what's listed above, I assume)
and due to leaks:
steering box
front pinion seal
Transfer case front output seal
crankshaft seal
so I have to say, at least the dealer seems to have a good service tech, even if the adviser didn't know what he was talking about. It should be back in my hands tomorrow afternoon.
Here's a list of what's being replaced under warranty for the DW:
4 ball joints
and whatever the TSB covers (probably what's listed above, I assume)
and due to leaks:
steering box
front pinion seal
Transfer case front output seal
crankshaft seal
so I have to say, at least the dealer seems to have a good service tech, even if the adviser didn't know what he was talking about. It should be back in my hands tomorrow afternoon.
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It's back in my hands. The first front crank seal they got spewed oil when they started it, so I had to wait another day to get it back. No big deal. Walked out without paying a cent, and it drives like a brand new truck. I'm not sure if it's the 08 upgrade yet... it's dark and cold out, but I'll get a look tomorrow, and snap a few pictures if it is.
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