The post whore thread.

[ChickNorris]

2006 dodge 2500 mega cab. I know troubleshooting those issues is a pain. I checked tire pressure and fluid level first of PS pump. Replaced shocks, dampener, sway bar end links, and greased the knuckles where I could. Then I got the alignment. Fixed some of it, but not all of it. Truck sat last year for a few months, and sat this year off and on for a couple weeks at a time. it's just annoying with all the minor correcting of the wheel all the time.

Silly you, that's the problem, it's a Dodge. Really. I know. I have a Dodge too. Had several in fact & sometimes do repairs myself.

Hmmm.... might be a forrest for the trees kind of thing & I say this because it actually happened to me. 3 different shops took my drivetrain apart every which way, recommending sway bar, u joints & among other things even a differential -lol. All of which I passed on the recommendations to replace. I don't drive the truck everyday, sometimes not for weeks also I needed it soon & this problem solved. Frustrated I sat on the concrete floor & just looked at her & something seemed a little off. Couldnt put my finger on it exactly but she looked different somehow. Epiphany occured: I think those are 2 different sized tires & upon closer inspection also had 2 different tread patterns! All those folks, all that time with their noses a foot from the text on the tire while taking it apart & didn't look or notice. Moreover, the shop that put my 4 NEW tires on the month before didn't look either (both f*ing times) & they were the first shop I took it to. Im going to include this because it was relevant at the time, all information about the truck & service history that I offered at each shop was pretty much ignored including the new tires & half of the automotive staff didn't even bother to talk to me about the 'complicated' issues & one actually asked if he could talk to my husband since it was his truck. Idiots.

Not saying it's the tires, just think maybe you ought to check features to be sure. Also unlikely but if you have anything other than factory wheels & the tech was a dolt, the adjustments could be off (or beyond correction) on your alignment. That 'it' appeared to improve after the alignment is suspect to me & I'd revisit it.

Oh & it's a bloody Dodge so it's always broke somewhere, often you just don't know it yet. Ha!

[brutal]

Silly you, that's the problem, it's a Dodge. Really. I know. I have a Dodge too. Had several in fact & sometimes do repairs myself.

Hmmm.... might be a forrest for the trees kind of thing & I say this because it actually happened to me. 3 different shops took my drivetrain apart every which way, recommending sway bar, u joints & among other things even a differential -lol. All of which I passed on the recommendations to replace. I don't drive the truck everyday, sometimes not for weeks also I needed it soon & this problem solved. Frustrated I sat on the concrete floor & just looked at her & something seemed a little off. Couldnt put my finger on it exactly but she looked different somehow. Epiphany occured: I think those are 2 different sized tires & upon closer inspection also had 2 different tread patterns! All those folks, all that time with their noses a foot from the text on the tire while taking it apart & didn't look or notice. Moreover, the shop that put my 4 NEW tires on the month before didn't look either (both f*ing times) & they were the first shop I took it to. Im going to include this because it was relevant at the time, all information about the truck & service history that I offered at each shop was pretty much ignored including the new tires & half of the automotive staff didn't even bother to talk to me about the 'complicated' issues & one actually asked if he could talk to my husband since it was his truck. Idiots.

Not saying it's the tires, just think maybe you ought to check features to be sure. Also unlikely but if you have anything other than factory wheels & the tech was a dolt, the adjustments could be off (or beyond correction) on your alignment. That 'it' appeared to improve after the alignment is suspect to me & I'd revisit it.

Oh & it's a bloody Dodge so it's always broke somewhere, often you just don't know it yet. Ha!

So you had wonkey tires and it's still a problem just because it's a Dodge?

I have had almost no trouble with my 2004 CTD. At least none that wasn't self induced.

FWIW, for 03-08 trucks you should swap out the Y steering for the T steering setup. I think the later 08 has the T setup. I bought a complete setup on ebay from a Dodge dealer cheap. You need to linkages and pitman arm.

[ChickNorris]

So you had wonkey tires and it's still a problem just because it's a Dodge?

Not quite. Yes I had wonkey tires that was a problem once. Yes it's always got something that's broke. The latter statement being a joke, kind of. Also it's a 2nd gen.

[OtterbatHellcat]

No worries, I had a smart ass reply that I was about to post, but refrained because you seem like a solid dude.

I know it's not healthy, but sometimes I read shit the wrong way if I'm pissy from a bad day, or feeling pressure from more than just the usual factors of life. I've been stressed about more than my fair share of shit lately.

Thanks for some understanding from time to time.

[OtterbatHellcat]

2006 dodge 2500 mega cab. I know troubleshooting those issues is a pain. I checked tire pressure and fluid level first of PS pump. Replaced shocks, dampener, sway bar end links, and greased the knuckles where I could. Then I got the alignment. Fixed some of it, but not all of it. Truck sat last year for a few months, and sat this year off and on for a couple weeks at a time. it's just annoying with all the minor correcting of the wheel all the time.

Ah, ….seems my memory is telling me most Dodge 4x front ends have been full time for quite some time. I've seen front axle u-joints seize up just enough to create steering problems. If that is what's happening, you can easily check it by getting the front and rear axles up on stands and turn the wheel to full lock left, and full lock right while the 4x is engaged...and if you hear and feel a bunch of banging and jerking....one or both of them are partially seized up....and might be causing your handling issue.

[fly boy]

Ah, ….seems my memory is telling me most Dodge 4x front ends have been full time for quite some time. I've seen front axle u-joints seize up just enough to create steering problems. If that is what's happening, you can easily check it by getting the front and rear axles up on stands and turn the wheel to full lock left, and full lock right while the 4x is engaged...and if you hear and feel a bunch of banging and jerking....one or both of them are partially seized up....and might be causing your handling issue.

Depending how motivated I am, I was going to do u-joints and bushings. As of right meow, I have ZERO motivation for it. But would gladly bring my truck to you with a case of beer and we can drink and fix it

[OtterbatHellcat]

If it isn't full time, just get the front on stands and go lock to lock and spin the axle by hand. You'll know right away.

[fly boy]

If it isn't full time, just get the front on stands and go lock to lock and spin the axle by hand. You'll know right away.

again... motivation

[fly boy]

maybe this weekend. I might.

[fly boy]

yay new pages!