08 steering upgrade pics

[WoodChuck]

As an update, I ordered the below parts from Mopar Parts for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep: MoparPartsAmerica.

$132. 25 Steering kit--52122362AE
$96. 83 Steering stabilizer--52122370AA<O</O
$53. 07 Pitman Arm--68939930AA<O</O
$30 shipping<O</O
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All the numbers pulled up in the main search selecting Dodge but not a year.

The price went up to $224. 40 for the steering linkage, I couldn't get the pitman arm to come up but I'll try again with no year specified.

 

[WoodChuck]

Pitman Arm $53. 44 68039930AA

 

[EDankievitch]

Looking at your Pics you have the recalled tierod end on the pitman arm the good replacement part has a bend in it to prevent over stressing the ball stud... . I have posted pics of the new tierod end on the thread that deals with the recall. .

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

Now that people have some miles on the upgraded steering, has it proven effective in the long run at eliminating the death wobble problems?

 

[MickeyMiller]

Just over 15K miles with the '08 upgrade. No re-occurance of the 'death wobble' yet! Steering has a slightly more 'vague' feel to it since the upgrade, I think I am going to try a little more toe in.

 

[pullya]

No problem since upgrade-25K miles

Jay

 

[EDankievitch]

I've got about 18000 mi on the kit I found that I had to adjust the toe in a bit to find that swet spot where the road feel and the tire wear were the best a slight bit more than 1/16in toe in measured at the bead of the rim sems to be working the best. Too little and you'll find the inside of your tires cupping too much and the out side will cup real bad. Our trucks seem tom come with alot more caster than the book says we should have. this will cause the truck to follow the crown (pull right in the right lane and pull left in the left on the highway) of the road. All in all the update seems to be the way to go when you rebuild the front end.

 

[Regcabguy]

Just over 15K miles with the '08 upgrade. No re-occurance of the 'death wobble' yet! Steering has a slightly more 'vague' feel to it since the upgrade, I think I am going to try a little more toe in.

I agree about the slightly more vague feel. This system does produce a little more bumpsteer also.

 

[Trophy Truck]

I installed the complete newer style steering kit on my 06' and it helped slightly but did not cure the typical lazy steering situation (I installed the kit at 72k and now have 82k). I installed new Michlens, upper and lower ball joints, Dealer alignment, my alignment plus gave it total positive caster, steering box rebuilt (synthetic fluid), new Rancho 5000 shocks, and Dynatrac Free Spin kit. Here is an interesting note: If you have an assistant move the steering wheel while you are under the truck observiing the steering motion... . pay close attention to the inner tie rod end (passenger side). As the steering wheel FIRST moves the tie rod end rotates before the tie rod starts to move the wheels, To me, it looks like a lot of motion (movement) is lost due to this rotating movement... . I agree with EDankievitch, the toe in needs to be right around 1/16", I adjusted mine on a trip from Northern CA to Dallas. Every tank, I pulled over and adjusted my threads in or out untill the front tires started to wear completely smooth... I had a 3000 lb camper on the back and tire pressure was 80 PSI rear and 65 PSI front. It is also noted that the truck steers better loaded.

 

[kschitoskey]

06 Mega Cab

Watching this thread with a lot of interest - thanks to all who have contributed. Rookie question - is this 08 upgrade applicable to my 06 (stock suspension, 34X10. 5 tires)? It is not the setup that's subject to the recall. I'm having some cupping issues with my tires and the local front end shop said it's my pass. upper ball joint. I've also noticed increased effort required to turn the steering wheel when at a stop, seeping PS fluid from the box. I hate to just throw parts a problem - but it sounds like at least a power steering box and some ball joints are in my near future. Seems a shame with only 50K on the truck.