Diesel Bombers

Notices
Tire, Wheel & Suspension Discussions Based on Tire, Wheel & Suspension Set Ups Including Lift Kits , Lowering , Rims , Tires , Offsets and More

tie rods

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-05-2011, 11:47 PM
dupster33's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default tie rods
Hello, quick question. How much play should tie rods have?
I'm dealing with death wobble. I just installed new tires seemed to help but I'm not convinced its fixed, steering feels loose.
appreciate the help.
 
Reply Like
  #2  
Old 11-06-2011, 12:51 AM
tyler_s18's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: castle rock, co
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
none! nothin on the steering should have any play. if the box has some its not a big deal but the tie rods, idler, pitman all that should have 0 play up and down or side to side.
 
Reply Like
  #3  
Old 11-06-2011, 08:36 AM
dupster33's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Thanks that's what I thought. Time to change em.

Thanks again
 
Reply Like
  #4  
Old 11-06-2011, 09:48 AM
coors_man_2005's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 1,363
Received 123 Likes on 108 Posts
Default
bet it will fix your prob thats where mine came from
 
Reply Like
  #5  
Old 11-06-2011, 01:09 PM
tyler_s18's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: castle rock, co
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
good luck! death wobble is some bad stuff!!
 
Reply Like
  #6  
Old 11-07-2011, 05:04 PM
1AMatt's Avatar
Site Sponsor - 1aauto
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Pepperell, MA
Posts: 1,514
Received 68 Likes on 66 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by dupster33
Hello, quick question. How much play should tie rods have?
I'm dealing with death wobble. I just installed new tires seemed to help but I'm not convinced its fixed, steering feels loose.
appreciate the help.
X2 on no play at all! What kinda truck you have??
 
Reply Like
  #7  
Old 11-07-2011, 10:24 PM
dupster33's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
2003 4x4 cummins. Need tie rod and alignment. Should be good after that already installed new stabilizer.
 
Reply Like
  #8  
Old 11-08-2011, 10:55 AM
1AMatt's Avatar
Site Sponsor - 1aauto
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Pepperell, MA
Posts: 1,514
Received 68 Likes on 66 Posts
Default
Check your trac bar too... Thats always a HUGE cause of death wobble. Not as much in 3rd gen Rams but it def still contributes!
 
Reply Like
  #9  
Old 11-15-2011, 10:22 AM
1AMatt's Avatar
Site Sponsor - 1aauto
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Pepperell, MA
Posts: 1,514
Received 68 Likes on 66 Posts
Default
Any updates after the install??
 
Reply Like
  #10  
Old 11-19-2011, 09:04 AM
dupster33's Avatar
Diesel Fan
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Haven't done anything besides new tires. DW is gone but steering is loose I still need to install new tierod. I'll get under truck next weekend.
 
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: tie rods


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:09 AM.