2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 01 front end redo

[ESorensen]

My 01 HO 4x4 has almost 100k on it with the factory set up. What parts would you guys use to make the best front end for the Dodge? I have a mag hytec front cover and Carli front springs. I will be getting a new track bar, ball joints etc. for a complete front end overhaul. I have yet to experience the death wobble, but it is quite loose up there. I just want everybody's opinions for this as I will be doing this in the near future.

 

[robbiesworld]

my only suggestion would be to get rid of the stock track bar and go with the later model oem track bar with a mount from Solid Steel. It was one of the best things I have done to my truck.



SolidSteel. biz - Home of the Dodge Steering Stabilizer

 

[LBARTLETT]

be sure to check your end links and track bar bushings, I replaced mine at 170k so it may be a little early for you yet but that really tightened things up and quieted things down, changed the rear sway bar bushings too.

 

[telliott]

this seems to be a never ending issue with the 2nd gens. There are many ways to go and a lot of different parts/combos you can use, but this is what i have used and seems to have helped a lot:



-Ditched the stock track bar, and went with a 3rd gen conversion/track bar.



-Replaced remaining tie rod end links with new OEM



-Installed DSS steering stabilizer.



The above helped, but its not perfect. Next up for me is a psc steering box and ball joints.



Good luck in curing the never ending 2nd gen front end problems!

 

[BDaugherty]

I've done several upgrades to mine, but by far the best was the PSC pump.

 

[ESorensen]

Who makes the best ball joints and what is the deal with the psc box? I remember reading a long time ago that someone was altering pump pressure in the stock pump with a ball bearing and spring I think. Helped move the wheels with less effort. Is that the point of the box or not?

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

Do a search on inverted y or inverted t. It changes the front end linkage to an older style and it made improvements to my truck.



Check out https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/2nd-generation-ram-forum-no-engine-transmission-discussions/119499-steering-upgrade-my-steering-sucks.html



And the one that started thathttps://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/2nd-generation-ram-forum-no-engine-transmission-discussions/114584-my-steering-sucks.html

 

[ESorensen]

Thanks, TT. I read the info and I like what I see! What exactly are the benefits of the psc box?