Several 01 3500 questions?
 

I have an 01 Cummins 1 ton dually 6 speed. First off, what shocks do you recommend, especially for the front. I hear alot about Rancho's and something about edelbrocks. It is a farm truck and I like a soft ride, but this bounce I have is a bit much. Secondly, I have read somewhere that the steering sector from a chevrolet will fit this 01 Dodge. What years would the chevy bolt up to this dodge, if there is any truth to that. My box has the endplay on the bottom from the bad bushings. How many of you have followed the following outline- Ram Steering Gear Adjustments ? Did it help any. Lastly, My truck sure steers very stiff. Not like the p steering pump is out of oil but like it doesn't have enough grunt. It steers like the tires are almost flat. How do yours drive and what can I do to improve it. It steers pretty easy jacked up but not going slow or stopped on pavement. Thanks for the help. Eddie

My truck was steering like crap until I replaced my ball joints and rebuilt my trac bar. Search on here for Death Wobble. You will find all the info you need.



Luke

Need more advice
 

I have already replaced everything under the frame that needed it. Ball joints, moog track bar etc... It is still not acceptable. Surely someone has advice atleast on shocks.

Im runnin the yellow monroe gas-matics for heavy duty trucks i like them its still a pretty smooth ride. I have no idea whats up with your steering my tie rods are shot and mine still steers easy good luck. :U:

ever changed your power steering fluid? I know it sounds crazy but you never know it could be causing an issue.:humm:

GRI could tell you all about it.
My 01 steers hard too,I grease the balljoints every time I think about it,that helps.
Eventually you'll build up the pythons and won't have any trouble turning the wheel:pals:

i had the same problem it was worse in the winters till finally this winter i had no brakes and no steering.....it was the pump didnt leak but would like to shoot the fluid up and out sometimes, but i didnt see any leaks..so it is a option

Look for the Yellow and Blue Bilstien shocks. They've got a nice ride to them. Someone recently had a special buy 3 get one free too...sorry can't remember who it was.

You may also have a bad steering gear.

Bilstein:
The 5125 Series offers Bilstein technology for custom applications. 5125 Series shocks feature Bilstein's superior single tube high gas pressure design for the up most in consistent fade-free performance and long life. Bilstein's patented Deflective self-adjusting valving delivers improved damping control and a smooth ride on all road surfaces at any speed.

Self-Adjusting Deflecting Disc Valving
High-Flow Piston Reduces Harshness
Independent Rebound & Compression Tuning
Larger Working Piston Area for Exact Damping
Superior Control for Large Diameter Tires
Available by travel lengths for custom applications
http://www.bilstein.com/ART/5100.jpg


Bar none!!! I have had mine for 70,000 and I WAS going to replace them. I pulled the m out and had a new set ready to go in and the new ones were wrong .. I HAD NO issues putting my old 5125's back in as they are still good ... allbeit a teeny bit softer now but still good.


I have had edelbrock IAS shock on the truck for 1.7 miles ...... took em off and drove right back to G-force and begged them to take em back ... and they did and the bilstein story began. The IAS are J U N K.