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• Aug 2, 2011

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Here's one I did yesterday. A 2006 Ram 2500 4x4 with a straight axle front end has a wobble in the steering wheel when turning at parking lot speed and changes to more of a vibrating feel at road speed. The tires are in balance and the front suspension and steering components are good. What was the problem?

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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steering box. Don't tell the answer just yet. lol

 

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• Aug 2, 2011

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Hey, more than one answer at a time is kinda like cheating...lol.

 

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lol

Aww come on. we have rules now. lmao Ok ok Well I'm sure there will be duplicate answers.

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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I would think so on this one.

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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Would it be something loose in the steering column?

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• Aug 2, 2011

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It's nothing in the steering column or steering gearbox.

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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Is it the ABS acting up?

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• Aug 2, 2011

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swamp_life hemi 05 said:

Is it the ABS acting up?

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No, but I can see where you might think that.

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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Dead cats stuck in the wheels.

 

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RamTech said:

No, but I can see where you might think that.[

Well if its not that then I second the dead cats theory!!!

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• Aug 2, 2011

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Dead cats eventually wear down...lol.

 

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Well wat about the 4x4 hub? Worn out bearing in the hub assembly?

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• Aug 2, 2011

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Bearings are ok. Another good guess though.

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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because I have no clue I'm gonna guess something off the wall......loose lug nuts

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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quietpeen said:

because I have no clue I'm gonna guess something off the wall......loose lug nuts

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No, but that's definately high on the list of things to check.

 

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I'm glad I don't have your job lol but I'm sure its easier if your right there looking and working on it

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So Wats the culprit to this problem?

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• Aug 2, 2011

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DIY lift kit or coil spring spacers?

 

• Aug 2, 2011

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Bent rim is my guess... and its damn near impossible to balance such but can be done.