Replaced tie rods, struts, strut assembly, but the problem has only become worse. At first, it just wouldn't return to its proper place. Now, it's loud and moaning! I was told it was steering gear box (1k) parts only. Then the rack n pinion, the u joints, and the power steering pump (although it does not leak). Bought it 6 years ago and now 8500$ into minus tires.
I've had it looked at prior to noise and was told it won't hurt to drive. Now, I might have to replace the front end! I wish I had gone to mechanical school in the 80s! I'm keeping it no matter. Everybody needs a truck. 200k miles when purchased. Almost 260 now. Why didn't Dodge recall this crap already? After all I have seen, I can guess why it's discontinued. Problem is hard to find the parts. If I need to replace all steering stuff, can I have it rebuild sans power steering? I can't afford 3k, only to still have problems. I just got new tires. I don't drive it much at all.
Replaced tie rods, struts, strut assembly, but the problem has only become worse. At first, it just wouldn't return to its proper place. Now, it's loud and moaning! I was told it was steering gear box (1k) parts only. Then the rack n pinion, the u joints, and the power steering pump (although it does not leak). Bought it 6 years ago and now 8500$ into minus tires.
I've had it looked at prior to noise and was told it won't hurt to drive. Now, I might have to replace the front end! I wish I had gone to mechanical school in the 80s! I'm keeping it no matter. Everybody needs a truck. 200k miles when purchased. Almost 260 now. Why didn't Dodge recall this crap already? After all I have seen, I can guess why it's discontinued. Problem is hard to find the parts. If I need to replace all steering stuff, can I have it rebuild sans power steering? I can't afford 3k, only to still have problems. I just got new tires. I don't drive it much at all.
- Sherry M., Lonoke, US