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TheBigNasty · 03-13-2012, 01:09 PM

I'm not trying to blow smoke and say a dual stabilizer and added caster will fix it, but they are the two most common "cures". They both resist the wheels turning motion and help to dampen it. This is why I say it's a "fix". If I were desperate and had to go it alone, this would be the two things I'd do.

Now if there actuall is something loose/worn/damaged in the steering assembly, it may or may not stop the wobble. But then, the dealer guaranteed there is nothing wrong.....

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cummins610

Call Chrysler, post on their facebook etc, there has been trucks lemon lawed on Cummins forum. Corporate Chrysler will put the squeeze on your dealer.

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Really? I checked the state website and there are all kinds of hoopes to jump through.

02BigD · 03-13-2012, 01:15 PM

How high up have you discussed this with at the stealership?

A phone call to local media is free...that really works on getting municipalities moving.

f6jbob · 03-13-2012, 01:15 PM

Like the guy has said do a steering stabilizer. Pm Ashley Black. He's been down this road and finally fixed his.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 02BigD

How high up have you discussed this with at the stealership?

A phone call to local media is free...that really works on getting municipalities moving.

Just the GM

6.7silverbullet · 03-13-2012, 01:18 PM

Have someone balance your tires and wheels!!! Make sure the tires are round and a good dual steering stabilizer I had the same problem and it sucked

TheBigNasty · 03-13-2012, 01:26 PM

Stabilizers (Dodge 03-10 2500-3500) - Top Gun Customz

I know I'd be in somebody's sheet getting my track fixed under warranty, but this could help to patch it till then. You just have to remove it to allow them to properly diagnose it.

I suppose the 22.5's could have already wore the weak factory stabilizer out also....doubt they checked it.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 01:28 PM

I hear everyone, and I am sure I will just have to start spending money on parts. It is just very disapointing that I need to do this in the first place.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBigNasty

Stabilizers (Dodge 03-10 2500-3500) - Top Gun Customz

I know I'd be in somebody's sheet getting my track fixed under warranty, but this could help to patch it till then. You just have to remove it to allow them to properly diagnose it.

I suppose the 22.5's could have already wore the weak factory stabilizer out also....doubt they checked it.

I only had 22's not 22.5. Funny thing is I had 22.5 on my 2006 and it never wobbled once, I put 60k on that truck.

2141pete · 03-13-2012, 01:32 PM

Call and make a formal complaint with Chrysler corporate.

holsky · 03-13-2012, 01:46 PM

Wow... I really hate to see this happening to you man.

I know whenever I had my issues with my old 12v it was always my trac bar. I had to replace my moog trac bar out about every 3 months.

I hope you can get it straightened out.

TheBigNasty · 03-13-2012, 02:04 PM

You shouldn't have to spend money on it, you just need to get squeaky enough to get greased.

Y'all should try a second gen with 38's and 9" of lift with NO track bar. That thing will wobble down to 2mph and where it feels like you're caught on a fishing boat in a storm! My thuren bar's mount had broke the reinforcement brace and had the bolt come loose so it was essentially no track bar.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 02:38 PM

On top of everything else I need to go pick up a boat in a week and have no truck to do it with.

zstroken · 03-13-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JD Dearden

On top of everything else I need to go pick up a boat in a week and have no truck to do it with.

Pics of the boat. It might help ya feel better!

Mudn_1 · 03-13-2012, 03:40 PM

probably a stupid question, but did you go back with the Factory lugnuts when you swapped back to stockers? maybe a wheel isnt centering properly?

BigPapa · 03-13-2012, 04:07 PM

I have seen an increase in air pressure help DW a lot. Cheap to try.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudn_1

probably a stupid question, but did you go back with the Factory lugnuts when you swapped back to stockers? maybe a wheel isnt centering properly?

Yes.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapa

I have seen an increase in air pressure help DW a lot. Cheap to try.

Did that as well.

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zstroken

Pics of the boat. It might help ya feel better!

Hahahaha why not....
2012 Nordic 28 SuperSport

JD Dearden · 03-13-2012, 04:29 PM

I just returned from the dealership. I wish you all could have heard my conversation with one guy after the next. I crushed every one of there excuses.

03-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#21
TheBigNasty Name: TheBigNasty Title: Project bish Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Magnolia, TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,385	I'm not trying to blow smoke and say a dual stabilizer and added caster will fix it, but they are the two most common "cures". They both resist the wheels turning motion and help to dampen it. This is why I say it's a "fix". If I were desperate and had to go it alone, this would be the two things I'd do. Now if there actuall is something loose/worn/damaged in the steering assembly, it may or may not stop the wobble. But then, the dealer guaranteed there is nothing wrong..... __________________ Brandon 2012 Ford F250 King Ranch 2004 Dodge 2500 Sport

03-13-2012, 01:15 PM	#23
02BigD Name: 02BigD Title: Lovin Life... Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coastal NC Member`s Gallery Posts: 221	How high up have you discussed this with at the stealership? A phone call to local media is free...that really works on getting municipalities moving. __________________ 02-F350 CCSB - Drivetrain by Carson Stauffer, fuel by Swamps, air by Barder, tunes by Gearhead. 04-F250 ECSB - 7.3 swap.

03-13-2012, 01:15 PM	#24
f6jbob Name: f6jbob Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: western Wi. Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,153	Like the guy has said do a steering stabilizer. Pm Ashley Black. He's been down this road and finally fixed his. __________________ 2006 RCSB Dodge Goerend tranny and converter, Stainless Diesel twins and exhaust manifold, B&B intake manifold, T&C Diesel CP3, rail and dual prv, Hellman intercooler, Porting by Joker Fabrication, Isspro Performax gauges, AirDog fuel pump. Supported by Pure Diesel Power, Garmons Diesel Performance, Blacks Diesel Performance and above vendors.

03-13-2012, 01:26 PM	#27
TheBigNasty Name: TheBigNasty Title: Project bish Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Magnolia, TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,385	Stabilizers (Dodge 03-10 2500-3500) - Top Gun Customz I know I'd be in somebody's sheet getting my track fixed under warranty, but this could help to patch it till then. You just have to remove it to allow them to properly diagnose it. I suppose the 22.5's could have already wore the weak factory stabilizer out also....doubt they checked it. __________________ Brandon 2012 Ford F250 King Ranch 2004 Dodge 2500 Sport

03-13-2012, 01:32 PM	#30
2141pete Name: 2141pete Title: Hell I dont know Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,268	Call and make a formal complaint with Chrysler corporate. __________________ 2018 Ram 2500 4x4

03-13-2012, 01:18 PM	#26
6.7silverbullet Name: 6.7silverbullet Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 223	Have someone balance your tires and wheels!!! Make sure the tires are round and a good dual steering stabilizer I had the same problem and it sucked

03-13-2012, 01:28 PM	#28
JD Dearden Name: JD Dearden Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,193	I hear everyone, and I am sure I will just have to start spending money on parts. It is just very disapointing that I need to do this in the first place.

03-13-2012, 01:46 PM	#31
holsky Name: holsky Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zanesville, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,116	Wow... I really hate to see this happening to you man. I know whenever I had my issues with my old 12v it was always my trac bar. I had to replace my moog trac bar out about every 3 months. I hope you can get it straightened out. __________________ Austin 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 CR 5.9 EFI Live

03-13-2012, 02:04 PM	#32
TheBigNasty Name: TheBigNasty Title: Project bish Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Magnolia, TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,385	You shouldn't have to spend money on it, you just need to get squeaky enough to get greased. Y'all should try a second gen with 38's and 9" of lift with NO track bar. That thing will wobble down to 2mph and where it feels like you're caught on a fishing boat in a storm! My thuren bar's mount had broke the reinforcement brace and had the bolt come loose so it was essentially no track bar. __________________ Brandon 2012 Ford F250 King Ranch 2004 Dodge 2500 Sport

03-13-2012, 02:38 PM	#33
JD Dearden Name: JD Dearden Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,193	On top of everything else I need to go pick up a boat in a week and have no truck to do it with.

03-13-2012, 03:40 PM	#35
Mudn_1 Name: Mudn_1 Title: Sweet Home Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trussville Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,290	probably a stupid question, but did you go back with the Factory lugnuts when you swapped back to stockers? maybe a wheel isnt centering properly? __________________ "One Up'N The Competition" https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diese...73404032829197

03-13-2012, 04:07 PM	#36
BigPapa Name: BigPapa Title: Truckless Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,034	I have seen an increase in air pressure help DW a lot. Cheap to try. __________________ Scott 2003 Avalanche Z71 Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.

03-13-2012, 04:29 PM	#40
JD Dearden Name: JD Dearden Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,193	I just returned from the dealership. I wish you all could have heard my conversation with one guy after the next. I crushed every one of there excuses.