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Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end

Posted By: 79machocharger

Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/20/13 08:40 PM

Trying to figure out what's going on with my brothers 2005 dodge dually 3500 cummins. We've replace a bunch of front end parts and it still feels loose in the front end and actually makes a thumping sound that sounds like it's coming from under your feet while your driving it.
-new track bar
-new borgison steering box
-new borgison steering shaft
-couple tie rods
-shocks

Axle joints squeak
Posted By: TMCCuda

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 12:03 AM

Next thing is ball joints, trailing arm bushings, and steering stabilizer. I think the consensus is that you've got to do everything after you start having problems. I would even look at doing the hub bearings.

The other thing to add is the steering box reinforcement.

Is this a plow truck? Any rust?
Posted By: DART67GT

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 02:38 AM

My 2000 Ram 2500 would do that when I accelerated from a stop until I replaced the pitman arm. Now it doesn't thump under the floorboard and it drives down the highway without wandering.
Posted By: hp383

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 03:24 AM

Is it a 4x4? if it is check the front leaf spring, rear bushings, and the pass through at the frame. Do the 05's still use a leaf front? I'm not sure now.
Posted By: NITROUSN

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 04:01 AM

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Is it a 4x4? if it is check the front leaf spring, rear bushings, and the pass through at the frame. Do the 05's still use a leaf front? I'm not sure now.



They have not used a leaf front since 1993.
Posted By: hp383

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 06:51 AM

Quote:

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Is it a 4x4? if it is check the front leaf spring, rear bushings, and the pass through at the frame. Do the 05's still use a leaf front? I'm not sure now.



They have not used a leaf front since 1993.



Ah ha! OK I've not owned anything newer than a 93, so I wasn't sure.
Posted By: 71yelladustr

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 06:39 PM

A worn sway bar end link will also make a lot of racket when turning and going over bumps.
Posted By: Dodgeman55

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/21/13 07:39 PM

My 04 diesel has not had that problem but my 04 Intrepid did was a worn swaybar bushing.
Posted By: 79machocharger

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 03/27/13 09:30 PM

Quote:

Next thing is ball joints, trailing arm bushings, and steering stabilizer. I think the consensus is that you've got to do everything after you start having problems. I would even look at doing the hub bearings.

The other thing to add is the steering box reinforcement.

Is this a plow truck? Any rust?





It is a plow truck, thanks for the input
Posted By: WayneM

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 04/02/13 12:36 AM

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Quote:

Next thing is ball joints, trailing arm bushings, and steering stabilizer. I think the consensus is that you've got to do everything after you start having problems. I would even look at doing the hub bearings.

The other thing to add is the steering box reinforcement.

Is this a plow truck? Any rust?





It is a plow truck, thanks for the input



Plow duty is extremely hard on this combo. If there's more than say 100K, I would proceed with replacing everything. I had to... I even went with a free spin kit to eliminate the POS hub bearings...

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Posted By: WayneM

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 04/02/13 12:38 AM

'nuther pic.

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Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 04/02/13 01:27 AM

That hub kit is about $1500?

Sheldon
Posted By: WayneM

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 04/02/13 02:03 PM

Yes. That's the spyntec kit. $1550. I found a dealer where I picked up so I paid no tax or shipping. It's a heavy kit lol.
I've since put on the center caps. I'll try to post a picture. I also did moog gresable ball joints and gresable axle u joints. I went from 2 to 10 grease fittings. Lol.
Posted By: J_BODY

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 04/03/13 02:38 PM

http://www.dtprofab.com/
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Need help loose 05 3500 diesel front end - 04/04/13 01:39 AM

Thanks! I've been spoiling my truck this year.

Sheldon
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