03-07 OEM steering upgrade/DW prevention
 

My truck will be going in for this as doing 60 or so my truck will get a little squirrely.

but an upgrade for sure.

The old style is inverted Y and this is an inverted T design with beefier links and TREs

http://www.fototime.com/6DC84F1FC67B98F/standard.jpg

TSB #22-005-06

Models:
2003-2007 (DR/DH/D1/DC) Ram Truck (2500/3500)

NOTE: This bulletin applies to four wheel drive (4x4) 2500 and 3500 model vehicles.

Symptom/Condition:
The customer may experience a self sustaining vibration (shimmy) felt in the front end of the vehicle after striking a bump or pothole.

Parts Required:
52106909AE--Damper, Steering
05086146AC--End Package, Tie Rod Outer
05086144AC--End Package, Tie Rod and Link Outer
06505623AA--Nut and Washer, Tie Rod

52122362AB--Steering Kit, $187
52122370AA--Steering Stabilizer, $138
6505623AA--Nuts (3), to attach new linkage
6502835--Nuts (2), to attach steering damper
6502473--Bolt (1), to attach steering damper

the linkage parts # has been superceded again from 52122362AB to AE,[E for more Expensive]? $222.00 [was $138.00]

Here is the old damper next to the new damper
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...t/100_0304.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...t/100_0306.jpg


heres a couple of shots of the new set up
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/100_0311.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/100_0308.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/100_0309.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/100_0310.jpg
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/100_0312.jpg


If you have a mid 08 truck you have this steering.
If you have a pre mid o8 you dont.

if you use the new steering kit it is recommended that you use the new pitman arm. The mid 08 truck has a slightly different pitman arm.
68039930AA is the number for the later 08

here are a few pictures.This first one is with the 03-07 pitman arm & new linkage, remember the axle & center link will also come forward some when compressed:

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/w.../IMG_13641.JPG

The next one is with the 08 pitman arm, notice the added clearance so when the suspension is compressed fully you have no chance of the center link contacting the stud that drops through the pitman arm, that would be pretty hard on the gear box if it happened

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/w.../IMG_13651.JPG


Enjoy!

So good info.

It probably doesn't have anything to do with DW elimination, but the best thing I did after essentially replacing my whole front end was to bolt on the "BD Steering Box Stabilizer". This bad boy is the real deal. No more vague steering response, no more bump steer, and the girl tracks like a sports car on the interstate. IMHO, this should be an OEM part, it's that good!!!

So how much total did this cost to do? I might be buying a buddies 06 Mega. It has a small lift and 35's on it and gets some bad DW at about 62.

~$350

my truck is getting this done as we speak under warranty. woo hoo

wow, what a difference in steering. I thought my steering was pretty tight before I took it in but wow! what a difference.

definitly a worth while project.:U:

did you say you paid $350 for all parts,and did you install them your self.I alsi live in ny can you tell me where you purchase tham thank kully:

I had it done under warranty. so the dealer did it. you can get them from any dealer or you can go to an online dodge oem part site and order them yourself.

I just had this TSB done under warranty, however they failed to change the pitman arm! I wonder if I should push back on it...