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Old 03-23-2009 | 09:27 PM
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2007 1 ton dually 4x4 power steering has a funny wobble feel to it from time to time. What might this be? Dodge thinks it might be the power steering stablizer? Suggestions? thanks for the input
 
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Old 03-28-2009 | 07:13 PM
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sounds like the notorious death wobble to me, some people expierence it, some dont, but its because of the cheap weak stabalizers dodge put up front in their trucks....
 
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Old 03-29-2009 | 09:01 PM
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Here's a TSB that is supposed to upgrade the front steering components to the newer beefier 08 style (includes the tie rod ends)

TSB #22-005-06

Models:
2003-2007 (DR/DH/D1/DC) Ram Truck (2500/3500)

NOTE: This bulletin applies to four wheel drive (4x4) 2500 and 3500 model vehicles.

Symptom/Condition:
The customer may experience a self sustaining vibration (shimmy) felt in the front end of the vehicle after striking a bump or pothole.

Parts Required:
52122362AE---Updated Steering assy (Rev E) Make sure you get Rev E, there's a recall on earlier ones.
68039930AA---Updated Pitman Arm
52122370AB---Steering Damper
6502473---Bolt (1), to attach steering damper
6505623AA---Nuts (3), to attach new linkage
6502835---Nuts (2), to attach steering damper
 
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Old 04-21-2009 | 01:26 PM
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yes i have the death wobble also and it almost held up to its name the other day, driving down the highway a ford wanted to have a show of power so i dialed up to level 5 on the chip and busted his nadds when i hit about 115 mph but then i must of hit a wripple in the road and the truck started jumping, i thought the fenders and hood was coming off the truck, the truck has done this to me several times and i have rotated tired, new shocks, bought new tires and had the alignment checked, but now i'm reading on different websites that dodge may have a problem with front axle some people are saying the axle is in a twist and when you have the alignment performed they are setting to dodge specs and others are saying they are not right and it needs to be twicked a little...sorry long winded
 



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