Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
JKosten
TDR MEMBER
I have read a lot of different threads about steering issues and between my 2gen and 3gen trucks I have replaced every part on the front suspension and steering.
My current truck, a 2006 MegaCab with 254k miles, has had a complete new front end put under it. Not because of the steering issue, but because of how I choose to drive it. It has had the following installed: axle truss, Carli Ball joints, 08+ steering with a Thuren TRE, a Carli Stainless stabilizer, Redhead steering box and brace, plus many other suspension items (see my profile).
I accidently ran the stabilizer without a full no2 charge for almost a year, and only noticed it because of a slight wander. After charging it back to a working range (110-150psi) It has less wander/pull but was still an issue.
That is when I found the following information across a few other forums:
http://dodgetrucksxtreme.com/index.php?topic=15157.50
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2010-2012-general-discussion/1408801-steering-play.html
Which is where the video is from (not mine)
The solution is simple: add a spacer to each side and secure with a hose clamp. (my truck)
For reference this is inside the cab by the firewall.
Spacer dimensions (from other forum): .600"OD x .405"ID x .300" long which converted to 15mm od x 10mm id x 3mm d
Available from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00137UBLC
Round Spacer, Nylon, Black, 15mm Screw Size, 15mm OD, 10.4mm ID, 3mm Length, Made in US (Pack of 100)
So far I have seen this added to a few factory trucks with 100k miles on stock parts and the drivers were very impressed in how much it tightened the wheel and made the truck feel new again. For my truck, it drives perfectly now. It is hard to tell that the truck has 35" Toyo Mt tires and that it weights 8k pounds.
Now I still have a few extra, and I would recommend getting together with some other local people and splitting up an order.
Hopefully someone are Geno's sees this thread and would consider adding a couple of these to any any steering kit replacement or stabilizer shock sale.
My current truck, a 2006 MegaCab with 254k miles, has had a complete new front end put under it. Not because of the steering issue, but because of how I choose to drive it. It has had the following installed: axle truss, Carli Ball joints, 08+ steering with a Thuren TRE, a Carli Stainless stabilizer, Redhead steering box and brace, plus many other suspension items (see my profile).
I accidently ran the stabilizer without a full no2 charge for almost a year, and only noticed it because of a slight wander. After charging it back to a working range (110-150psi) It has less wander/pull but was still an issue.
That is when I found the following information across a few other forums:
http://dodgetrucksxtreme.com/index.php?topic=15157.50
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2010-2012-general-discussion/1408801-steering-play.html
Which is where the video is from (not mine)
The solution is simple: add a spacer to each side and secure with a hose clamp. (my truck)
For reference this is inside the cab by the firewall.
Spacer dimensions (from other forum): .600"OD x .405"ID x .300" long which converted to 15mm od x 10mm id x 3mm d
Available from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00137UBLC
Round Spacer, Nylon, Black, 15mm Screw Size, 15mm OD, 10.4mm ID, 3mm Length, Made in US (Pack of 100)
So far I have seen this added to a few factory trucks with 100k miles on stock parts and the drivers were very impressed in how much it tightened the wheel and made the truck feel new again. For my truck, it drives perfectly now. It is hard to tell that the truck has 35" Toyo Mt tires and that it weights 8k pounds.
Now I still have a few extra, and I would recommend getting together with some other local people and splitting up an order.
Hopefully someone are Geno's sees this thread and would consider adding a couple of these to any any steering kit replacement or stabilizer shock sale.
