Steering loose
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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
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First, your philosophy is wrong. The first-gen cummins-powered Dodge isn't steered. It's herded ........ 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.
Last edited by geddy's uncle; 05-20-2013 at 09:11 AM.
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First, your philosophy is wrong. The first-gen cummins-powered Dodge isn't steered. It's herded ........ 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.
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!
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