2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Steering

[HKnutsen]

I live in Norway where I drive a Ram 2500 1997 Quad cab long bed (100k miles). I have tried to fix my sloppy steering with "luke´s link", but since I have been to this forum, I see that there might be a lot more to do before the steerings is right. I will have to order parts from the USA, and it would be best to get all I need in one shipping, and I wonder what parts I will have to order.



I am certain that I will go for the steering stabilizer, but: I have some (minor)play in the steering gear; do I have to replace that as well, or might the stabilizer fix it?



And what about the track bar conversion kit? I am not going to have a lift, is there anything to gain with the conversion, and do I have to have the adjusable track bar as well?



I have sometimes a sort of cracking noice in my steering shaft when I turn it. Should I go for the Borgeson assembly as well ?



What do you think; should I try the steering stabilizer first, or go for more/all above?



I am grateful for any suggestions.

 

[CumminsPower98]

If you have the money and want to make sure it's right you should do it all at once and be done with it. As far as the steering gear make sure you get a 3 turn lock to lock one. It seems that most are 4 to 4-1/4 turn and those that have converted over to the 3 turn say it makes a big difference in handling. There are a couple places I know of that people are getting the 3 turn boxes. http://www.pscpowersteer.com/ and Power Steering services of Springfield, MO 417-864-6676. If you are not lifting I don't see any point in getting an adjustable bar but doing the conversion to the 3rd gen bar would be worth it.

 

[wcjp]

On my 96' I added the DSS. It's a brace for the steering box. I bought mine from www.piersdiesel.com. No clue what shipping is to you.





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