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  1. B

    wheel, tire, and alignment help

    hello, first post here. tried to find answers elsewhere to no avail. so i've got an 02 ram 1500 quad cab 2wd 6.3' bed. it needs new tires. the biggest factor in my situation is some serious budget constraints, please keep that in mind as we go forward. stock is 245/70/17 on 17x7 ET25, previous...
    • BreezyBigRed
    • Thread
    • alignment offset radius scrub steering suspension tire wheel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Exterior
  2. B

    1997 Power Steering Pump Keeps failing

    I got a 1997 Ram early last year. Since then, I've driven just over 2000 miles and have had 4 power steering pumps die. Pump 1 - Original (probably). Died before doing anything to power steering Pump 2 - Autozone remanufactured. Died after about a month while on a trip. Sounded terrible...
  3. C

    Steering column question

    Today I replaced the steering shaft joint due to there being play in the steering. After I replaced the parts and went to test drive the truck. As I was pulling out of the drive I turned the wheels and heard a squeak and then snap and my airbag light, esp bas light, and traction control light...
  4. K

    Steering problems

    So i just purchased two second gens. a 01 1500 5.9 lifted with 35's and an 02 2500 5.9 stock. Im having this issue with the 1500 where if the wheel is full locked to the left, the truck struggles to move. Turning to right isnt so bad but I noticed the left front tire is much closer to the fender...
  5. J

    Rough ride

    2007 Ram 2500 4x4 5.9 diesel: I noticed a rough ride starting on a trip a couple of months ago and ended up putting new shocks all around and a new stabilizer bar on. I am still getting a rough ride; coil springs are good, leaf springs good. Recently aligned, 1 year on tires, 95K mileage. Any...
  6. W

    2015 Ram 1500 Steering issues!

    Hows it going everyone. Recently over the past few weeks my steering has become awful. I just want to start by saying I'm on a 6" lift and 35" tires. The first 1/8th of turning the steering wheel in either direction results in almost taking my whole body weight to turn the wheel then as I...
  7. H

    Steering way out from center of rack and pinion please help

    Ok I was replacing my rack and pinion on my 2007 ram 1500 2wd and didn't have my steering column connected to the rack and pinion and I took a break and my buddy got in and was turning steering wheel so I guessed at lining it up and I'm off I believe I can hear the wires or tape/wires for the...
  8. ttthiel

    Aftermarket steering wheel

    So after doing some searching around on here I can not see to find any information about installing an aftermarket steering wheel on my ram. Anyone have an information at all?
    • ttthiel
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    • aftermarket steering steering wheel
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Interior
  9. A

    2nd Gen steering column removal and refurb

    Hello, I've been rebuilding my 2nd gen Dodge Ram dash (1997), which was cracking and splitting horribly since 2015. I took my steering column off in order to roll the dash more forward, and in doing so had some parts that needed to be replaced. I made this video so others might have an easier...
  10. Chrismb5.7

    Popping while turning either direction

    Let me start off by saying I have all new upper control arms and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, and wheel hub/bearings. Within the past week and a half my 1500 reg cab 2wd has developed a popping noise while turning the wheels and now it's pretty loud. It happens sitting still and moving but...
  11. R

    Rack and pinion leak please help!!!

    My rack and pinion is leaking where the steering column goes into the steering rack. I was wondering if they can replace the seal or I have to buy a new rack. Please help any info is greatly appreciated. I really don’t want to spend the $1500 or whatever it costs for a new one but I will do what...
  12. ttthiel

    Air bags becoming an issue

    So I am in the midst of building a prerunner and I am worried about the air bags being a little too sensitive and going off when I am off-roading. Is there a way I could straight up just disable them? I know this becomes a safety issue but this truck never sees the road anymore, I trailer it...
  13. T

    Mystery Front End Clunk...

    I'll try to give you the details without going crazy here... There is a TL;DR at the end. I know this is a novel at this point, but my stress and frustration are high enough that I'd rather y'all have all the details than be missing anything I didn't mention. For all I know, I'm overlooking...
    • TheBlueFalcon
    • Thread
    • 3500 4th gen alignment bumpy clunking sound front end steering suspension troubleshooting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Heavy Duty
  14. kshelleby

    2014 2500 CCSB 4wd Gasser BDS Leveled Steering Question

    I have installed a BDS level, truck is 4wd. My first 2500, have had 1500's previously... The question is, when turning hard in 4wd, steering "fights back" makes it difficult to turn in the snow. Is this just a straight axle issue, do i need to change a component since i leveled it, or is there...
  15. Ghostman

    Anyone have experience with "Synergy" HD steering kit and/or balljoints?

    Hello, I am needing to replace tie rod ends and balls joints, among many other things. I am looking for anyone who has experience and opinion on the Synergy products. I'm thinking of getting the Synergy HD steering/drag link kit, to replace the OE. I do have a 2008 Ram 2500 5.7L 4x4, it looks...
    • Ghostman
    • Thread
    • ball joint control arm steering synergy upgrade wheel bearings
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Heavy Duty
  16. Z

    Front suspension parts list w100

    I'm in the mechanical process of fixing up my 1988 w100. So far I've replaced the ujoints at the axles (and about to do the pinion side front/rear drive shaft ujoints), front brake lines/rotors/calipers, new drums/shoes, valve cover gaskets, plugs, battery, front/rear diff fluid, and gas tank...
    • zpayne08
    • Thread
    • 100 front end lift ram steering suspension suspension lift w100
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Suspension
  17. D

    Mechanical Differences Between 1500 and 2500?

    I have just purchase a rolled 2003 1500 parts truck so I can put the low mileage 5.7 hemi into my 2003 2500. I understand the major differences (frame, axles, suspension, ride height and quality), but my question is, what are some of the smaller mechanical things you might not think about...
  18. 1

    Please help! I think something in my steering is broke?

    What up everybody? I’m new here, I just bought my first Dodge truck at an auction a couple weeks ago, it’s a 1992 Ram D150 5.2 318 v8 regular cab 2wd. Anyways.. When I got it home and noticed it was not turning left very much at all, and when I turn to the right the wheel turns wayyy too much...

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