2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 94-01 Steering Wandering Count!!

[Blackdog]

2001 QC 2500 4x4 SWB, started wondering after new lift springs were put on the front.

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"Blackdog" 2001 Cummins, 2500, 4x4, QC, SWB, LSD, Auto, Agate Leather, Every Option Available, 33x12. 50 BFG Mudder's on 16. 5x9. 75 Weld Super Singles, 2. 5" Skyjacker, Dee Zee D-Plate Toolbox, Bed Rails, Tailgate Protector, JVD Torque Enhancer, 425 hp Injectors, Isspro Boost/Pyrometer Guages, Boost Module, HX 35 w/12cm housing non-wastegated, Straight Pipe, K&N, Coming Soon... high stall Pro Torque Convertor, Valve Body.

"Dodge Makes It, Cummins Shakes It"

 

[Dennis Garrett]

Funny you should ask. Just this morning, I adjust the bearing preload on my steering box for the 2nd time in 115,000 miles. Both times I was starting to get a little "wander". This is an easy adjustment, it only takes about 10 minutes. Park the steering wheel at about the 11 0'clock polition, and take the bolt out of the lower end of the steering shaft, pull the shaft off the spline at the steering box and swing out of the way. Take a screwdriver & hammer, and unscrew the big lock ring on the steering box that's around the shaft. Then take a spanner or small punch, and rotate the "plug" clockwise until it's snug, then back off a 1/4" or so, put lock ring & shaft back on & you're done. It makes the truck steer like new again, with out replacing the box. I think mine was set up loose from the start, and it never steered right until I adjusted the play out of it the first time. The steering shaft will only fit on the spline shaft coming out of th box one way so don't worry about getting in on wrong.

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Locomotive Engineer/Red Ram Driver! 97, 2500, Auto,3:54, 2WD, Re-sale Red, Loaded w/Leather, Diamond Tread running boards & box, Bumper guards, "Bull Ring" tie-downs, Front bumper guards, Clearance lights, TST 230 HP kit (slid forward), Missing silencer ring K&N, Combo exhaust temp & boost gauge, Eng. & Trans. temp gauges, 3 Pos. Lock up switch.

 

[chuckar]

I have the wander problem, almost 14k miles, several tries at fixes, no help.

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'01 HO, 6 speed, QC, light driftwood, 4x4, 265X16, mag wheels, Roadmaster MKII(XXDF)

 

[David Oxland]

99 2 X 4 Steering "vague, Imprecise" 2 Dealer checks -no help.

Originally posted by Nollie Neill Jr:
Wanting a Count of how many have had Steering Problems with 2500 & 3500 trucks!
There's been a lot of talk about how to fix etc.
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I want to just see a count, no need for long replys, just model # & year!
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Maybe if we show just how many, then DC will take notice. Remember how long it took Ford / Firestone to put figures together. My father in-law is starting Lemon Law paperwork on his 99 2500 4x4.

 

[BCFAST]

97 2500 4x4. Just bought it, going to first try the adjustment screw trick.

 

[Steve Phillips]

97 2500 4x4
track bar intermedate steering shaft
still wanders

 

[azgearpro]

96 2wd extra cab, long bed that pulls to the right

 

[Dog Hauler]

Originally posted by KJDonovan:
Nollie,

As of today my truck is headed to the dealer for the 9th, thats right 9th time for this problem. They seemed to fix it a couple of months back but now the problem is back! I have had it! Every time I contact DC about replacement, I only get a call back from the Service Manager at the dealer.
www.Lemonlaw.com



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01 2500 SLT, LWB, 4x4, 3. 54 Axle, Rancho 9000's, K&N filter, otherwise stock

 

[D.Duncan]

Brand New 2001 11,000 miles had it aligned, didn't help.

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01' QuadCab 4x4 auto, 3. 54, MP 12-disc changer
MP tow hooks, Speedliner, UWS toolbox, Garnet red w/
driftwood. Pure Stocker

 

[Jeff H]

From ditch to ditch before aligned,rotated tires and rancho stearing stabalizer. Thats as good as it gets.

 

[SHAKEDOWN]

97-3500,5spd,3:54,rear gear,std tires, just under 50,000 miles my steering wanders just a touch! but its not as bad as others.

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Scott Burton

 

[DHRA]

`98 2500
since it rolled of the lot.

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Eric
GLTDR

 

[TDragna]

97 2500 I accepted the wander until my wife said she wouldn't drive the truck anymore. I'll try the adjustment and if that doesn't work I'll get the P52113500AF gear.

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97-2500-CC-4X4-Auto-Tsted-4"exh. -16cm-Psycotti air-gauges

 

[BigBadDodge]

1997 2500HD

 

[fmj]

'01 and has no wander problem. 11K miles.

 

[RottonRob]

97 2500 4x4 replaced steering box at 12,000 , now have 35000 and starting to wander again.

 

[mothertrucker]

'97 3500 All over the road!!

 

[Motorhead]

I have a 2001. 5, 2WD with the Delphi box as original install. It seems to wander also. I'm constantly correcting. Other 2WD's out there with the same problem with Delphi box?

[This message has been edited by Chris Reynolds (edited 11-26-2000). ]

 

[smitty]

'96 2500 4x4. track bar, balljoints, tie rod ends. these front ends are horrid at best. .

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1996 RAM2500 4x4 5. 9 Cummins w/5sp 3. 54 rearend. 8ft Diamond plow. Scotty type k&n filter. New truck bed(crunched my other one) Hope to add 4" exhaust soon. Silencer ring reinstalled Cat fell off and ran into the woods. Can still here the turbo just fine. Truck now sounds better and runs better! New linex spray on bedliner!

 

[DieselB59]

97 2500 eliminated the problems myself

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Chris Timochko
1997 5sp 4X4, HX40, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, Custom Tuned Injection Pump, 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, 6" Chrome Exhaust System, No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s. Test mule for Auto Wurks Diesel race program