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93 12valve 05-14-2013 05:44 PM

Steering loose
 
I can't figure this out my 93 12valve it's steering is really loose, when I turn left all the way I can just let go of the wheel and it will just go in circles until I bring it back, its does the same thing going right but itll bring its self back somewhat,if anybody has any suggestions on what I should do I would greatly appreciate thanks

montepig72 05-19-2013 08:13 AM

Have you done anything to affect the toe-in? That's what helps the wheels align on their own. An 1/8th" of toe-in will suffice. Other than that you may want to check your tie rod ends for excessive play.

olsmokey 05-19-2013 09:39 AM

The steering shafts in those truck often cause loose steering also. Check for excessive play in the rag joint and at the pop joint were the shaft meets the steeringbox

geddy's uncle 05-20-2013 09:07 AM

First, your philosophy is wrong. The first-gen cummins-powered Dodge isn't steered. It's herded :scare2: ........ Now that I've made the smartassed context-adjusting statement, ditto what was said above. The OEM steering shaft is very, very under-engineered. I've got a Borgeson in my 2nd-Gen and my son's got the other model of Borgeson in his RamCharger. That made a noticeable difference on both trucks. I've seen posts by guys who built their own for, like $35, by looking at a Borgeson or a Flaming River unit, and then buying 2 small U-joints, and a nice piece of slipshaft (that's all a Borgeson is, really) and doing their own cutting and welding. In addition to the tie-rod advice and the toe-out advice, the 1st-gens also have a reputation for frame cracks right near the steering box. There's a lot of places in the steering where ChryCo jacked the job. Fortunately, they did so with really simple, unsophisticated parts. :argh:

Screamin' Metal 05-20-2013 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by geddy's uncle (Post 1008288)
First, your philosophy is wrong. The first-gen cummins-powered Dodge isn't steered. It's herded :scare2: ........ Now that I've made the smartassed context-adjusting statement, ditto what was said above. The OEM steering shaft is very, very under-engineered. I've got a Borgeson in my 2nd-Gen and my son's got the other model of Borgeson in his RamCharger. That made a noticeable difference on both trucks. I've seen posts by guys who built their own for, like $35, by looking at a Borgeson or a Flaming River unit, and then buying 2 small U-joints, and a nice piece of slipshaft (that's all a Borgeson is, really) and doing their own cutting and welding. In addition to the tie-rod advice and the toe-out advice, the 1st-gens also have a reputation for frame cracks right near the steering box. There's a lot of places in the steering where ChryCo jacked the job. Fortunately, they did so with really simple, unsophisticated parts. :argh:

What He Said!
These things roll around like water buffalo if the aren't taken care of. Tie-Rod ends, Steering shafts, and your gearbox should all be checked. Sounds like it might be time for a complete front end redo!

93 12valve 05-20-2013 08:15 PM

Sweet thanks really apperciate it guys, ill check that out tomorrow


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