front end unstable

[ladd]

I have a 09 ram 1500 4 x 4 4 door. I bought it new, it has 58k miles. I have noticed when I am driving around 70mph on the highway on rough roads and there is a slight curve the front end seems to want to step out from under the truck. It almost tries to change lanes (skating). It shakes a lot and you can feel it in the stering wheel. Thinking about shocks and stering dampner. But I am hesitant to just start throwing parts at the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[adamwilkes14]

Are you lifted or stock?

 

[ladd]

stock

 

[LB3711]

id say something wrong with the front struts. Nothing look broken in front. there is no steering stabilizer on the 4th gen 1500s

 

[ladd]

everything looks ok. I guess I will have to take it in.

 

[The Assassin]

I'd have your alignment checked, and tires balanced. Start with that.

 

[smiley]

I have a 09 ram 1500 4 x 4 4 door. I bought it new, it has 58k miles. I have noticed when I am driving around 70mph on the highway on rough roads and there is a slight curve the front end seems to want to step out from under the truck. It almost tries to change lanes (skating). It shakes a lot and you can feel it in the stering wheel. Thinking about shocks and stering dampner. But I am hesitant to just start throwing parts at the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

There is a recall on many Rams for tie rod I would check it out although at this point you probably fixed it as this post is pretty old.

 

[quietpeen]

for it to shake i would think something has to be worn