Diagnosing Dodge Truck Steering Issues

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One of the issues with the Dodge 2500 and 3500 Diesel Trucks that leads to steering problems. Discussing wander and memory steer with the Steering Column.
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@ramfun7826 3 года назад

After Replacing Just about everything in the front suspension on my 2011 Ram 3500 mega cab with only 55K miles I decided to research your video. I replaced ball joint, tie rods, sway bars, shocks, struts, etc... and I still had loose steering issues. I basically showed the dealership your video and after a short test drive with the head mechanic they approved the replacement of the shaft. Well! You just saved my $90,000. and I was able to avoid buying a new truck! My truck now drives just like new, no more steering wander or loose steering. I went ahead and bought my service advisor and the mechanic both Starbucks cards. Thank you a million! Or shall I say, thank you 90,000 times!

@compabuzz Год назад

After 2500$ in new parts i think i have found the answer no one even thought of!!! Thanks for putting this info out there

@kristianmartin6492 5 лет назад

Thank you for your insight and advice! Confirmed my thoughts and have ordered a new intermediate shaft. After doing all new tie rods, ball joints, and Redhead steering gear, my truck continues to wonder. 260k on the original intermediate shaft. Just ordered a new Borgeson. This makes me more excited for the install. Thanks again!

@kristianmartin6492 4 года назад

Update: This man was spot on. My steering is like new again!! Glad I don’t have that dangerous play any longer!!!

@possumpopper89 3 года назад

Where did you get the borgeson shaft?

@jsav5845 Год назад

Best video I've seen yet that describes this issue. Clear and concise! This is the problem...

@billygreiner1600 5 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time to explain. Extremely informative and helpful.

@skylerbalentine8134 3 года назад

Thank you this was a much needed video I have a 2000 dodge 2500 that I have done everything in my power and I still have like 4inches of play and I’m sick of it.👍🏼

@mr.freeze9679 2 года назад

Same here man 96 105kmiles

@jessebrown1400 Год назад

I've learnt a helluva lot from your wobble and steering videos, amazing! Can't thank you guys enough

@flyfishingtim Год назад

I was getting a ton of play in my steering around 130K km’s on my 2013 Ram 2500 diesel just recently. It got even worse and dangerous when towing the fifth wheel. Felt like I was driving an old boat down the highway. Found this video and your guys’ site on a quick search. Thank you guys for this video and your bushings! It steers like new again and saved me a ton of time and money on troubleshooting! Awesome that you guys are from Alberta too 😎

@jasonbatterton5717 4 года назад

This is the most annoying problem with dodges.. Period. This is more than a savior you are a god-sent sir. Thank you so much I'm going to share this and I'm sure it's going to catch fire

@dcrtse 3 года назад

Excellent description of the issue but I wish you had gone one step further and showed how to replace the bushing.

@shweller909gmailcom 3 года назад

Excellent work and troubleshooting! Just installed a set of your ball joints myself after a an alignment shop misdiagnosed my issues. My ball joints were fine but worn but no excessive play yet. Thank you for including the aluminum bushings to eliminate this issue with my ball joints. Now at least I will never have to worry about ball joints again.

@DavesBikeRides 4 года назад

SUPER HELPFUL video. I don't even need to go out an look, your description is perfect, I'm SURE this is the play I have been chasing down. thanks man!

@SlvrBckTCG 2 года назад

I know it’s 3yrs old but thank for saving me $1700 on replacement and labor cost. Also bought the bushings thank you again

@mikeblackford994 4 года назад

Fantastic! I've done nothing but fight my 2012 Ram diesel steering. New Red Head steering box, new Carli ball joints...this is where I'll look next. Thanks.

@voltron6953 4 года назад

Did it work?

@gregs2509 Год назад

Thanks! I installed a set of your ball joints 40K miles ago with no issues at all. Great products. I'm now getting the exact play you are showing. I'll check it out and repost if it pans out.

@rayman6705 4 месяца назад

just found thus video, that's exactly what im dealing with right now with my 2010 Dodge Dakota bighorn, THANK YOU!

@gailwagner8115 2 года назад

I've already gotten several components replaced from this problem.. I think I will show my mechanic this video! Thank you so much 🥰

@tylerrolph797 4 года назад

Very informative! Thanks for taking the time. You're voice and demeanor were very soothing. I have warm fuzzies.

@kristylee3977 3 года назад

I subscribed because of your calm demeanor and concise explanation! Love your vibe 🙂

@trenchfighter0369 3 года назад

Great video, very helpful demonstration and explanation. As a new Dodge owner with this issue, this will be the first thing I look at.

@joshua.merrill 3 месяца назад

My problem in my '96 Dodge is the frame joint of the track bar is wallowed out, so I can move the whole cab about 1-2" by turning the steering wheel with it stationary. Definitely need to swap that out before taking it on the highway. Good to know about this steering joint, though!

@mr.freeze9679 2 года назад

Finally!!! Thanks man, i replaced my entire front end besides my steering box! Man this makes my week!

@uncleg4623 2 года назад

Great video. Direct no frills. BONUS : A $$$ saving Tip not talked about. More of the low end fixes for big rewards needed.

@mikeready9228 4 года назад

This resolved the wander in my daughters 2010 ram 2500 Laramie crew cab 4x4 100% thanks for the video

@kdtool9437 3 года назад

What parts did you all replace then?

@mikeready9228 3 года назад

@@kdtool9437 the shaft bushings he has linked and shows in the video

@entrepreneurlife649 2 года назад

Thanks for throwing a pair of these in with the full set of ball joints. I can see where the pin has been hitting the outer housing so this should help tighten up my steering.

@17madracki17 2 года назад

I tightned my steering box trying to get rid of this play lol. Thank you for this. I'm going to order your fix now.

@iramhernandez8722 4 года назад

Dam I've been l researching problems that my Dodge has been given me. 2016 Ram four-wheel drive flex-fuel V6. I thought it was called a death wobble but after hearing your explaining the wandering bit. That's exactly what's going on here. It makes me look like a drunk driver while I go down the road. Have noticed also when I add a small pothole for shallow or a dip while I'm changing lanes at 65 70 miles an hour the truck wants to sway left and right the back end and the steering gets touchy. It'll make you pucker up real quick. I appreciate the video you posted it's help me start somewhere. Short of replacing this and replacing that right now cash is tight with all this virus stuff. Thanks again hope all is well with you and yours.

@justinbarnes5498 3 года назад

Finally someone else who says exactly what I have been dealing with on my Ram 4500 for the past couple of years! I just ordered a new intermediate shaft today in fact, though it is on backorder I cannot wait for it to get in and on the truck. Time to drive sober! LOL

@ivansolis2465 4 года назад

Man you are so smart thats the problem that I have with my 2008 dodge ram Cummins THANKS MAN GOD BLESS YOU

@coffeewithcaveman 4 года назад

Legend, you've saved me a lot of time and a lot of cash too!

@tydaslawrence9993 2 года назад

Thank you I just got a 96 Dodge ram 1500 and honestly I was kind of concerned about the steering issue mainly cuz I don't have a whole lot of experience with suspensions but thanks to your visual aid I'm fairly confident this is what the problem is just cuz that play is the exact same kind of play I have in my wheel while driving So thank you

@Ttking1018 3 года назад

Thanks man! I am deff changing my steering column now!

@dannystout7715 3 года назад

Great video I've searched youtube for days trying to find this information! Thanks for taking the timme to make the video!!!

@PRSQUAD88 4 года назад

Thanks for your video my truck has that problem I couldn't figure it out until I watch the video nice job

@ericpatton1349 4 года назад

Aloha,I have been driving a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Megacab with 35" tiers for the last 14 years and Have been tring to get this so called wondering thing corrected for longer than I can remember! steering box changed, along with a extra bolt on bracket with a pillow block bearing at the Pittman, new ball joints, dual stabilizer,on and on with out a hint of releif

@mathenoel586 Год назад

My Dodge Ram 1500 2011 is at the car dealership right now then they don't even know but since this video I know what you do now thank you

@mollypaark1900 3 года назад

Thank you brother! Thought I was in for a steering gear change out. Guess the rangos getting a new shaft

@gregjuice82 3 года назад

Are you referring to a Durango? I've been fighting a wandering issue with mt 2014 Durango and I'm hoping this is it!

@CrinosAD Год назад

Wow... thank you. I was not aware of that on e there, and I will try to source a new one. Trying to correct the steering wander on my 2003 2500 RAM.

@CascadingDream 6 лет назад

Take an old (or new) air hose and cut out a 12" section. With a little WD, slide/spin the air hose over the pin between the inner and outer metal components. Then take a flat edge razor and cut off the hose proud of the outer OD of the shaft. Do both sides and then clamp the shaft with a worm gear hose clamp so the hose pieces can't back out.

@jmastercha 5 лет назад

what do you mean by proud of the outer OD of the shaft.

@blakebrown9216 5 лет назад

@@jmastercha Proud: it sticks out a little bit.

@EMFEVO 5 лет назад

We've had customers use hose and they still wind up with play. It's a half fix.

@Manis-World 4 года назад

@@EMFEVO just did this with hose and after dicovering what you guys make now ordering the sleeves

@novanogo07 2 года назад

I've troubleshot a few of these. I don't get how a dealer tech isn't setting the front wheels on the ground and shimmying the steering wheel with someone else looking at the input and output on the steering box. It's not significantly different than troubleshooting an old rag joint.

@tonyaleannsmith9977 Год назад

Badass brother you save me many many hours and dollars just by knowing this lil truck

@maddieg9947 6 месяцев назад

My steering drives me nuts! New lower shaft and upper shaft rubber was still good I bought the bushings for upper shaft done even need them. When I go over bumps slow speed you can feel something loose in front end and rattle clunks through column! Everything up front is new besides control arms . Gear box has allot of back lash and up and down movement . Not sure what to do replace gear box or control arms or maybe both lol

@chrisrabbitt5243 Год назад

yep that's my issue was just about to order stuff i didn't need. thanks for sharing!!!

@ThatSaskSilverado 3 года назад

I think it might be the steering shaft because it moss in the middle and high speeds but I also need to install my upper control arms and lower ball joints with new rear shocks

@stick9758 2 года назад

Just got my truck back from the shop for wondering after I had them do $2700 of work to the front end for not much to change. I’m calling them now to tell them what to do!

@mikeshuck2760 2 года назад

Wow, what a find. Amazing find. Thank you.

@mrspencerls 6 лет назад

Great video thanks for sharing, I will have to check my 2011 since I have some slop in the wheel

@rainman7992 2 года назад

1967 Plymouth Valiant with 3 speed on the column. Similar situation, except you get sloppy shifts on the column cause a rubber grommet is failing.

@sergeiniebuhr8077 3 года назад

Very informative video, and I'm sure that's what the problem is!!I never even thought about that. So I need a retrofit a direct connection!!! Excellent!!!

@julianmora7074 3 года назад

You are dam right, nobody knows how to correct this issue until someone gets hurt,

@jochetaman23 3 года назад

SUPER GOOD INFO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM !!! AMAZING FEED THANK YOU SO MUCH !

@EMFEVO 3 года назад

Thanks!

@joshrodriguez238 6 месяцев назад

You dudes are the best ❤

@amandadavis9726 Год назад

When I do that with my steering wheel,…the only thing that moves is the steering wheel shaft and the pitman arm a hair. Looks like the steering box/pitman arm shaft appears to be moving while everything else after that is waiting. For years, my truck used to drive like a sports car,…even with big tires. If you turned the steering wheel like you’re doing in this video, it would fly across five lanes of traffic. Now,…it just sits there. I don’t even like towing with it anymore.

@ThatSaskSilverado 3 года назад

I replaced, UCAs, lower ball joints, rear shocks, quick struts, alignment, sway bar end links, rotated tires. Outer tie rods and I still have place it sounds like it’s coming from my dash now I checked all the joint I hear a click right in my dash like the column what could it be

@tallll70 4 года назад

I have little loose steering clunk in between the shaft before of 1st joint clamp and wheel, i can clamp vise grips on shaft right above the clamp bolt, hold it with brake pedal firm and steering wheel would have tiny free spin, no loose shaft in either directions just loose spin...I guess the only connection now i can think of is the one on top with center bolt...EDIT: the pin you speak of in video in my case is nicely tight atm

@Javii96 2 года назад

Did you figure out what was causing that? I think i might have the same issue as you. My pin does move but the clunk is coming from closer to the steering wheel.

@tallll70 2 года назад

@@Javii96 I didn't fix it yet, but i was trying figure out anything else about it, i found out if i don't start engine and and move steering wheel fast in short range left and right, i feel tiny like damped plastic knocks, also if i grab steering shaft in engine bay it has little side play also damped, but i can't see where, it's not in any of the joints or connections visible there, it seems pass the boot in cabin , i did took out steering wheel air bag too see, but nothing loose there and i can't see how to get to anything else in between in column... So yea, the worse thing about this, is i can't easily identify it and deal with it... mine is 2013 the 1st year they implemented electric steering with new parts, my previous 3th gen didn't have this and i would know, because my previous Tacoma had this caused by white plastic bushings warn out in hex steering shaft, that i fixed and these previous problems makes me sensitive on that .... i mean, it's ok i don't notice it all the time while driving, not on road bumps or curbs, just on certain rougher gravel types it's most noticeable

@Javii96 2 года назад

@@tallll70 yea, i did what you said with the vise grip against the brake pedal and it is definitely loose right under the steering wheel. I took all the plastic off around the steering wheel and i clamped the shaft right against the steering wheel and there is play right there. Idk what to replace to fix it but i'm gunna try removing the steering wheel today.

@Javii96 2 года назад

@@tallll70 mine is 2011 btw. Its new to me so i wasnt sure if this is just normal but its kinda annoying cause like you said on rougher gravel roads it is pretty noisy

@tallll70 2 года назад

@@Javii96 I had 2006 3th gen which never had any of this, maybe they started using different columns on 1st 4th gens hydraulic steering already, it's pretty pricey to replace though and used parts are too risky for me, if you find something substantial, please let me know

@michaelpeterson4348 3 года назад

Great video ! very stupid on the engineers part to put rubber in that piece that is so important thinking they’re going to get a rid of a tiny bit of road vibration.....

@jesscolliflower5531 5 лет назад

Better call Phil Swift with flextape

@ramfun7826 3 года назад

Solid information brother! Thank you

@13ergs403 2 года назад

Very informative. I was curious the dimensions of the rings. O.D and I.D

@BBDos 2 года назад

huge man. Thank you. Exactly the issue im having.

@georgemares3014 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the knowledge

@LFG_Brandon 4 года назад

Thanks for the information. Going to check and see if this might be the issue with my truck. I have a 2017 3500 drw and the steering wheel rocks back and forth while going around sustained turns like exit ramps. Just feels off. Also has a vibration around 75 mph. Front tires were wearing on outside edges. Just got it back from dealer. Spent $800 on 2 new front tires and alignment. They also changed the drag link. Still doing the same thing.

@EMFEVO 4 года назад

Those boxes are notorious for having bad lash settings and soft intermediate shaft bushings. The suspension design magnifies everything.

@lanonedwards 3 года назад

Doug, my 2016 3500 dew does the same thing. Did you find out if that was the problem? The steering column bushing.

@JAY3TeeVee 13 дней назад

My issue is the u joint right there by the bushing it seems to be bad but I can’t find any information or parts to replace that.

@jmar7732 4 года назад

Thats just experience right there

@clydestanley4740 10 месяцев назад

Awesome video

@froberts120046969 Год назад

do you have a video showing you replacing them?

@EMFEVO Год назад

I'll make one, it's super easy

@Troop-qp8wn 4 года назад

Awesome video keep them coming! So what's the fix ?

@mikenacc4084 3 года назад

What if your truck doesn’t wander but the wheel does that side to side motion?

@EMFEVO 3 года назад

What do you mean it drives straight but you. Can move the wheel side to side when it stopped ? Or you can move it to 11 and 1 while driving and it stays straight?

@ThatSaskSilverado 3 года назад

@@EMFEVO I have somewhat the same thing but when I hit bumps it goes side to side and I can hear a clunking in the dash? What’s that?

@EMFEVO 3 года назад

@@ThatSaskSilverado the truck moving side to side when you hit bumps could be a variety of things. Worn sway bar end links , shocks, drag link , trac bar or even the control arms just being old and soft. The clunk is a joint in the upper column. I haven't pulled that apart yet but mines driving me crazy. It showed up after we spent a day creating death wobble and diagnosing what causes it.

@ThatSaskSilverado 3 года назад

@@EMFEVO I have worn sway bar links I’m replacing

@haroldtp1 3 года назад

Nice ! I was trying to figure that out today

@zourdiesel8579 3 года назад

Badass Video bro 👌🏾

@CocinandoFinanzas 3 года назад

Freaking awesome video dude!!👍👍

@oldowl4290 2 года назад

So nice of your videographer to show all those door stickers in such high detail and not you or the subject at hand lol. Fantastic otherwise!

@solaj22 6 лет назад

I did the same thing as Cascade did but used nylon round spacers instead of hose and hose clamped around them.

@theallenhaynesjr2375 5 лет назад

what size spacer did you use?

@diesel09 3 года назад

Thank you for explaining it the way you did because it makes complete sense. Now my question is, should I get an OEM steering column or should I get the Borg shaft? I really don’t care for the setscrew style for the borg tho. What about those collars That you can install where the pin is to prevent the flexing?

@diesel09 3 года назад

Never mind. Found the other video lol

@flubyux2 2 года назад

So a guy made a video about turning a couple spacers to slip over the pin and take up the space. Have you ever offered pieces like this to eliminate the play?

@RI-td3gv 6 лет назад

Borgeson needs to make a intermediate shaft for the 4th gens

@EMFEVO 3 года назад

Yes they do.

@kalen01 11 месяцев назад

Fixed my 2010 ram 2500. Drives like new. Thanks guys.

@cyroment3544 3 года назад

Truly doing god’s work 🙏🙏

@hirammacduff8826 3 года назад

Great information.

@billderych1291 Год назад

My issue was the actual ujoint in the steering shaft

@bigfatweenie2534 4 года назад

I have a 01 ram 2500 and i dont see a pin like that. I think ill just get a new shaft, i just replaced the whole front end and a new box and i still get wonder. I hope this fixes everything

@ericgoldtooth5591 2 года назад

Thanks for the info...

@travisj2695 2 месяца назад

Is there something in the steering wheel it self that could be loose? I installed those 2 metal bushings but i still have play in my steering wheel. I can move my steering wheel left to right with about 1 inch of play but the upper shaft doesn't move at all when i do that.

@OscarMendoza-pi9yz 3 года назад

THANK YOU!!

@Agent420_ 2 месяца назад

Mines not the pin it’s lower on the Collam going into the rack

@toolsntruck941 Год назад

saved me a gearbox that i didnt need ..thanks nows i just need to find the part or shim it

@jacobley7404 2 года назад

Thanks for this

@josephchalifoux7930 5 месяцев назад

If you install the EMF metal bushings around the steering shaft metal pin early, can this increase the longevity of the internal rubber bushing too?

@superkunk2 4 года назад

Mine seems to stick when changing lanes . I'll turn then the truck turns. I took mine to the dealer they changed everything underneath but still does it. I'm taking it back again and i'm going to mention this and see what they say. Is it easy to fix?

@EMFEVO 4 года назад

Pretty easy. And they probably won't know. If dodge was aware they'd be changing them out more often and less people would complain about dodge steering

@robertgriz2500 2 месяца назад

Has anyone tried to just weld this up? I can't see how its really any different than using those aluminum repair bushings as they take the rubber out of the equation

@gladioalato 2 года назад

Hi there. 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 dually Cummins. Can this also be the reason for a cluncky noise I hear when turning right and left at sow speed (e.g. while parking the truck)? Thank you in advance.

@anonymousguest9290 2 года назад

Is this also what is responsible for the 80s van "death rattle"?

@v8Mercury 3 года назад

Anyone else would have plugged the bushings they manufacture and sell that correct this problem. 😉 Thanks I just installed your ball joints that came with the bushings in the kit.

@bryanmills2631 2 года назад

Wondering if u could make video of how to remove steering column under dash because I have a lot of side to side play in my steering wheel and I’m thinking it’s the bushing in steering column like your video suggested I just don’t know how to get to it . I have a 1998 dodge 1500 4x4. Thanks

@mechsupernova Год назад

I got a 1999 jeep grand Cherokee that wanders, no body's been able to tell me what it is, I've taken it to a lot of places, I'll have to go and check it out tomorrow when it's light.

@LivingFaith2 3 года назад

Did I miss the FIX for this problem? I do indeed have this very problem, but I have no clue how to obtain either metal bushings to hammer in over the pin, or the bushing itself. If the bushing slides down on both ends of the shaft,, that would be MUCH better to simply replace the bushing than the whole shaft, wouldn't ya think? So will someone please give feedback, and NAME the fix bushings or the rubber packed one so it can be replaced ...if it even CAN be replaced. THANKS!

@Jessehermansonphotography 3 года назад

Saved, thank you

@codewithquinny102 2 года назад

Thank you

@truebreed89 3 года назад

I'm working on a 04 dodge ram 1500 big horn and it has steering noises popping, metal to metal grinding, clunking noises replaced front whole front suspension other than the shocks and its still making noises......any idea or helpful tips where to look .....?

@robertcrittenden497 3 года назад

Please Help. Have 03 ram 1500. Went through a ditch. And of the 4 bolts that hold the column in place under the dash. The front two came out. But the back 2 are still locked in. Any ideas on how to get back in place? Unbolt back two. Bend 1"1.4 towards seat? But how to get the column to slide. Any any help would be appreciated. Thank you Bobby

@JustGoodGolf 6 месяцев назад

I have a 2015 Ram 3500, I’d like to replace the steering shaft. Is there an aftermarket brand that you recommend as a better alternative to an OEM shaft?

@dustbat 2 года назад

My 07 Ram 1500 has a memory issue. Turn it hard to rt. and let go and it will just go around in circles. Fear if taken to a shop I will end up with same problem and a lot of new parts. Any advice?