Hello,
I just purchased a 2003 Ram 2500 4x4 with 100,000 miles. Hemi and auto transmission. Nice truck for the age. However, when I hit a bump on the hightway, the front end starts shaking quite a bit. If I quickly pull the steering wheel in one direction or the other, often the shaking will stop. When driving the truck, you can tell it's a bit slopppy in the front end. I was planning on new tires and alignment. Now thinking I've got one or more steering components are worn out.
I'll start by jacking up the front end and checking endplay on the front wheels, tie rod end slop, and other steering component wear.
All that said, has anyone suffered a similar problem, and if so, what was the cause of it?
Thanks!
Mike
I just purchased a 2003 Ram 2500 4x4 with 100,000 miles. Hemi and auto transmission. Nice truck for the age. However, when I hit a bump on the hightway, the front end starts shaking quite a bit. If I quickly pull the steering wheel in one direction or the other, often the shaking will stop. When driving the truck, you can tell it's a bit slopppy in the front end. I was planning on new tires and alignment. Now thinking I've got one or more steering components are worn out.
I'll start by jacking up the front end and checking endplay on the front wheels, tie rod end slop, and other steering component wear.
All that said, has anyone suffered a similar problem, and if so, what was the cause of it?
Thanks!
Mike