'96 4WD 3500 Death Wobble

[D.H.]

Is it true that track arm bushings are the problem? Would you only take it to a dealer for repair?

 

[B.G. Smith]

Any slack in the steering linkages and the track bar can contribute to the wobble. Any reputable front end shop can do the job as you will need an alignment when finished.

 

[JMalik]

I have a 1996 Dodge RAM 4x and had the same problem. The death wobble is associated with a basically weak structure in the front end frame along with play in the track bar. This problem was countered by Solid Steel and carried forward by BD and others. Works very well and solves the death wobble problem. Look up Genoes garage parts BD-1032004 Steering box stabilizer and BD-1032011 track bar kit. That will stabilize your front end and reduce your terror. That death wobble is really a rough ride.

 

[D.H.]

Any slack in the steering linkages and the track bar can contribute to the wobble. Any reputable front end shop can do the job as you will need an alignment when finished.

Thanks, B.G., I made an appointment for Monday at a reputable front end shop.

 

[D.H.]

I have a 1996 Dodge RAM 4x and had the same problem. The death wobble is associated with a basically weak structure in the front end frame along with play in the track bar. This problem was countered by Solid Steel and carried forward by BD and others. Works very well and solves the death wobble problem. Look up Genoes garage parts BD-1032004 Steering box stabilizer and BD-1032011 track bar kit. That will stabilize your front end and reduce your terror. That death wobble is really a rough ride.

Thank you, JMalik, I will take the steps incrementally and replace the tracking arm bushing Monday and have it aligned.

 

[Ozymandias]

Install a T-Steering upgrade, set it to 0 (Zero) Toe in, problem solved, once and for ever.
And it tracks way better.

 

[BillBaker]

Install a T-Steering upgrade, set it to 0 (Zero) Toe in, problem solved, once and for ever.
And it tracks way better.

Would you say the Synergy drag link unit is worth the $ over a 3rd gen upgrade?

 

[Ozymandias]

Would you say the Synergy drag link unit is worth the $ over a 3rd gen upgrade?

No, not at all.
The only single benefit over the OEM are the grease zerks, that's it. Aside from that the OEM looks better to me. Simpler design.