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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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Default Bad front end shimmy

I am new tothe dodge forum and found it while trying to solve a problem with my truck. I have a 2003 3500 short bed 4 door cummins. I recently installed a leveling kit, now when I hit a small bump while at highyway speed the front end starts to shimmy slightly then progresses to an uncontrollable and violent shake. I had the truck alligned, the toe was set but no other problems were found.I have a new Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer but the problem is still present. I am running stock tires. I am planning on adding a second stabilizer but wondered if anyone else had this problem.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Default RE: Bad front end shimmy

welcome to DF... sounds like the death wobble... I assume it is a 4x4. go get an alignment and have the tech put in as much caster as possible, forget the caster spec, just tell him to do it. this will solve your issue. 90% of the time adding caster will take care of it. the other 10% is worn parts in the front end.
 
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