When traveling at 60-70 mph on highway if I hit a bump the front end shakes violently! Once the truck slows below 55 mph the vibration stops and the truck performs normally with no evidence of problem. I was following someone who wittnessed the wheels actually turning back and forth wildly while the steering wheel did not. I actually thought a crash was inevitable but was able to safely slow down till it stopped! After the first time this happened I Took the truck to a Dodge dealer who replaced the tie rod and intermediate shaft. 1 Month later it happened again and once again I took it to dodge who then identified a problem with play in the steering shaft. Dodge has not reported any other similar problems and I hope to hear from someone familier with this issue.
2007-02-27 11:51:46 · 3 answers · asked by murry2712 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
This is a common problem with Dodge Ram trucks.
look on dodgetruck.com and do a search for "death wobble".
i.e.
http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-22327.html
2007-02-28 08:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by DUCKBILL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,and i have a customer that is having the same problem,he hasn't been able to get his to stop any at all on his,and the dealer says there's nothing wrong with it,but i drove it,and it get a little freaky when it does it,we cant find anything loose on his that would cause it,i think were going to change the idler arm and see if that helps it,hopefully it will,you can have someone else check it,maybe they will find something that the dealer missed,good luck with it,and drive careful until you find out whats causing this,
2007-02-27 21:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not lately.
2007-02-27 19:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋