Attention: TDR Forum Junkies My Ram passed 100k miles a couple of months, ago, and I've noticed a gradual degradation in the ride quality during the past year or so.
I can't point to anything specific, and the truck still tracks very well going down the road, but, overall, there are noticeable differences in the "driving experience" from when the truck was new. I've also noticed a little bit of "fletching" on the inner edges of front tires, though really very minor, and typically corrected by rotating tires to the rear every 5,000 miles
I'd like to spend some money getting things "buttoned up," but don't know where to start. I'm reluctant to go to the dealer and say, "Hey, will you check the suspension components, and replace whatever is worn," because I know that would break the bank-even with a reputable, honest dealership.
I've always been careful about maintenance, and replaced some of the components, early on, at the recommendation of TDR writers such as Scott Dagliesh. Mopar steering dampeners, shocks, and suspension arms were refitted with the Rancho upgrades at about 50,000 miles, and I noticed a terrific improvement.
I'm noticing more front end noise than usual, mostly when driving over "washboard" sections of pavement. The service manual states, "Tighten of replace components as necessary," and that's where I could use some guidance from owners who've been down this "road" before.
I had a major brake job done about 5,000 miles ago, and virtually everything was replaced including wheels, rotors, calipers, pads, drums etc. , at that time. The mechanic who worked on the truck didn't mention anything about worn steering/suspension components, but there has to be considerable wear on a truck with this much mileage on it.
Anyone who has any thoughts on where to start, how to look for obvious signs of wear, and what logical steps should be taken in replacing worn parts, would be greatly appreciated.
I can't point to anything specific, and the truck still tracks very well going down the road, but, overall, there are noticeable differences in the "driving experience" from when the truck was new. I've also noticed a little bit of "fletching" on the inner edges of front tires, though really very minor, and typically corrected by rotating tires to the rear every 5,000 miles
I'd like to spend some money getting things "buttoned up," but don't know where to start. I'm reluctant to go to the dealer and say, "Hey, will you check the suspension components, and replace whatever is worn," because I know that would break the bank-even with a reputable, honest dealership.
I've always been careful about maintenance, and replaced some of the components, early on, at the recommendation of TDR writers such as Scott Dagliesh. Mopar steering dampeners, shocks, and suspension arms were refitted with the Rancho upgrades at about 50,000 miles, and I noticed a terrific improvement.
I'm noticing more front end noise than usual, mostly when driving over "washboard" sections of pavement. The service manual states, "Tighten of replace components as necessary," and that's where I could use some guidance from owners who've been down this "road" before.
I had a major brake job done about 5,000 miles ago, and virtually everything was replaced including wheels, rotors, calipers, pads, drums etc. , at that time. The mechanic who worked on the truck didn't mention anything about worn steering/suspension components, but there has to be considerable wear on a truck with this much mileage on it.
Anyone who has any thoughts on where to start, how to look for obvious signs of wear, and what logical steps should be taken in replacing worn parts, would be greatly appreciated.
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