TSB for front steering on 1999???

piperca · 01-08-2007, 11:54 AM

I believe there is a TSB for 1999 trucks that addresses the pulling to the right. I guess there's a spacer and special toe setting to alleviate the problem. Does anyone know what the TSB is and where I can view the resolution?

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**CumminThru** · 01-08-2007, 12:01 PM

Only site I've ever seen TSB's listed other than here is Ram TSB's - Dodge Power Club
nuthin for 99's tho?

I'm pretty sure we got enuf guys here to help ya out, I hope it's not a common thing for all 2nd gen trucks.

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piperca · 01-08-2007, 12:22 PM

I'm led to believe it was on the earlier 2WD trucks, so I think you're fine.

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1999 2500 SLT, QC, LB, 2WD, Auto, 4:10's, VA V5, RV275, S&B Intake, AFS Big Dog Fuel System, Vulcan Draw Straw, Isspro Fuel Pressure, Westach Boost/EGT Combo, CSS front springs 2" over-stock, KYB MonoMax, DTT Noise Filter, "Dreaded 53 Block", New VP44 @ 135k.

Future Mod: Swanker Intake Horn

rgcampn · 01-08-2007, 04:00 PM

Had this problem when it was new 99 3500, took to a good alignment shop put shim in ok for past 50000 miles my 98 2500 dodge same thing had dealer pay for it.

99 cummins · 01-08-2007, 06:41 PM

Hey Andrew, never saw an official TSB on it but it was a dealer fix if you went in for warranty work. They put a spacer in the wheel, think it was an 1/8" to help control pulling while braking. They did it on my 4wd but didn't tell me what they did to fix it, so the next time I rotated the tires the spacer went with the wheel to the next corner. It was a few years later I noticed it attached to the inside of the rim.

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99 Quad Cab, 4wd, Comp Box W/Pump Wire & Boost Elbow installed, K&N Air Canon, MBRP exhaust, Twin PE 4200 High Pressure Fuel Pumps W/Fleetguard inline filter, Isspro EV Pyrometer, Boost Guage, Fuel Pressure Guage, DT Pro Fab Trac Bar, South Bend 13-1.25 Con O Clutch, Royal Purple Synthetics all around

374.2/846.7 at 30psi

piperca · 01-08-2007, 06:58 PM

Thanks, Dennis, maybe I'll check with the dealer. It doesn't pull while braking, but does drift to the right if I take my hands off the wheel. The wheel isn't centered either. I noticed there is a TSB for that too. Guess that's what you get with the first of any new model.

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1999 2500 SLT, QC, LB, 2WD, Auto, 4:10's, VA V5, RV275, S&B Intake, AFS Big Dog Fuel System, Vulcan Draw Straw, Isspro Fuel Pressure, Westach Boost/EGT Combo, CSS front springs 2" over-stock, KYB MonoMax, DTT Noise Filter, "Dreaded 53 Block", New VP44 @ 135k.

Future Mod: Swanker Intake Horn

Devil · 01-10-2007, 08:37 AM

I actually just got my truck back last week for this same thing, it was pulling to the right, and it has destroyed the passenger side tire, by crowning off to the outside. They have now replaced the ball joints, and it seems better, though it still pulls, I think it is definetly time for new tires and an alignment. And my steering wheel is not straight either? anyone know if these problems carry on through 02?

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willow run · 10-22-2007, 03:41 PM

bump
.......................... i need to know what the TSB is? my truck has the same issue. it pulls to the right [kills my tires] i know the alignment is good because i did it!!

Last edited by willow run : 10-22-2007 at 03:44 PM.

Ops · 10-23-2007, 08:51 AM

I have replaced my steering box with an AGR unit, and still the truck tends to steer downhill, which of course is to the right since the road's crowned that way. I'd think that a good front end guy could tweak it out, but then it'd pull like heck to the left when you passed someone..

Ops

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willow run · 10-23-2007, 09:00 AM

TSB 05-03-97

..............this is a 20+ page TSB of what the problem could be!!!._.

Now i need to find a tech. in Indiana/Florida that can find what it is on my truck w/o spending a week in a shop!......im leaning toward the brake draging on the pass. side because theres more brake dust on the pass/side!! [the drivers side has none]

Last edited by willow run : 10-23-2007 at 09:09 AM.

totalloser · 10-24-2007, 05:32 PM

I have heard adding like 1.5 degrees of positive caster will help make it track a little straighter. You can tweak it a little yourself if you mark it on the lower control arms (in case you don't like it) It's not like ifs where if you fool with one adjustment it fools with them all. Basically you want to adjust the lower part of the axle forward. Look at the adjusters on your truck. Loosen the bolt and turn the eccentric. I would do the same amount to each side, that way your axle doesn't "dogwalk". Very small turn on the eccentrics. They have marks.
Deeper offset wheels are notorious for causing this, too. Rough on unitized bearings as well as balljoints and steering. I guess they DO look cool, though.

Oh, and you might bleed your brakes first if you think they are dragging! Maybe give those bearings a giggle, if they are on their way out, they will make it wander and make your brakes drag on that side.

Last edited by totalloser : 10-24-2007 at 05:34 PM.

01-08-2007, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
piperca Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 335 piperca's Truck Pics	TSB for front steering on 1999??? I believe there is a TSB for 1999 trucks that addresses the pulling to the right. I guess there's a spacer and special toe setting to alleviate the problem. Does anyone know what the TSB is and where I can view the resolution? __________________ 1999 2500 SLT, QC, LB, 2WD, Auto, 4:10's, VA V5, RV275, S&B Intake, AFS Big Dog Fuel System, Vulcan Draw Straw, Isspro Fuel Pressure, Westach Boost/EGT Combo, CSS front springs 2" over-stock, KYB MonoMax, DTT Noise Filter, "Dreaded 53 Block", New VP44 @ 135k. Future Mod: Swanker Intake Horn

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01-08-2007, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
CumminThru Ontario Chapter President Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario. CANADA Posts: 2,843 CumminThru's Truck Pics	Only site I've ever seen TSB's listed other than here is Ram TSB's - Dodge Power Club nuthin for 99's tho? I'm pretty sure we got enuf guys here to help ya out, I hope it's not a common thing for all 2nd gen trucks. __________________ Dan - Ontario Cummins Crew President Ontario Chapter GONE but never forgotten - 2001.5 24V QC SLT Laramie 2wd 47RE/3.55, LB, ICEBOX w/4510, FBD 4" turbo back w 5x18 SS tip, silencer ring MIA, FASS 150, IIS HRVP, DiPricol 30 psi FP guage, 1 qt 2 stroke EVERY tank!! 16.5481 @83.29mph on 7/7/07 My new ride .... for now - 06 JEEP LIBERTY CRD. NO MODS, its a lease...

01-08-2007, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
piperca Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 335 piperca's Truck Pics	I'm led to believe it was on the earlier 2WD trucks, so I think you're fine. __________________ 1999 2500 SLT, QC, LB, 2WD, Auto, 4:10's, VA V5, RV275, S&B Intake, AFS Big Dog Fuel System, Vulcan Draw Straw, Isspro Fuel Pressure, Westach Boost/EGT Combo, CSS front springs 2" over-stock, KYB MonoMax, DTT Noise Filter, "Dreaded 53 Block", New VP44 @ 135k. Future Mod: Swanker Intake Horn

01-08-2007, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
rgcampn Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 rgcampn's Truck Pics	Had this problem when it was new 99 3500, took to a good alignment shop put shim in ok for past 50000 miles my 98 2500 dodge same thing had dealer pay for it.

01-08-2007, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
99 cummins Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,477 99 cummins's Truck Pics	Hey Andrew, never saw an official TSB on it but it was a dealer fix if you went in for warranty work. They put a spacer in the wheel, think it was an 1/8" to help control pulling while braking. They did it on my 4wd but didn't tell me what they did to fix it, so the next time I rotated the tires the spacer went with the wheel to the next corner. It was a few years later I noticed it attached to the inside of the rim. __________________ 99 Quad Cab, 4wd, Comp Box W/Pump Wire & Boost Elbow installed, K&N Air Canon, MBRP exhaust, Twin PE 4200 High Pressure Fuel Pumps W/Fleetguard inline filter, Isspro EV Pyrometer, Boost Guage, Fuel Pressure Guage, DT Pro Fab Trac Bar, South Bend 13-1.25 Con O Clutch, Royal Purple Synthetics all around 374.2/846.7 at 30psi

01-08-2007, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
piperca Tech Specialist Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 335 piperca's Truck Pics	Thanks, Dennis, maybe I'll check with the dealer. It doesn't pull while braking, but does drift to the right if I take my hands off the wheel. The wheel isn't centered either. I noticed there is a TSB for that too. Guess that's what you get with the first of any new model. __________________ 1999 2500 SLT, QC, LB, 2WD, Auto, 4:10's, VA V5, RV275, S&B Intake, AFS Big Dog Fuel System, Vulcan Draw Straw, Isspro Fuel Pressure, Westach Boost/EGT Combo, CSS front springs 2" over-stock, KYB MonoMax, DTT Noise Filter, "Dreaded 53 Block", New VP44 @ 135k. Future Mod: Swanker Intake Horn

01-10-2007, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Devil Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 191 Devil's Truck Pics	I actually just got my truck back last week for this same thing, it was pulling to the right, and it has destroyed the passenger side tire, by crowning off to the outside. They have now replaced the ball joints, and it seems better, though it still pulls, I think it is definetly time for new tires and an alignment. And my steering wheel is not straight either? anyone know if these problems carry on through 02? __________________ 2002 QCLB 5 speed, 5" FBD TBE, silencer ring? BHAF, overloads, 130hp BD Injectors, Superchip/ADR stack, BD MaxFlow LP Centerforce DFX, Phantom Gauges Boost/Pyro/Fuel 4.5" & 37" STT's Uniden CB, Tekonsha Tralier Brakes.

10-22-2007, 03:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
willow run Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: jwi/fl/in Posts: 89 willow run's Truck Pics	bump .......................... i need to know what the TSB is? my truck has the same issue. it pulls to the right [kills my tires] i know the alignment is good because i did it!! Last edited by willow run : 10-22-2007 at 03:44 PM.

10-23-2007, 08:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ops Cummins Nut Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle of PA Posts: 492 Ops's Truck Pics	I have replaced my steering box with an AGR unit, and still the truck tends to steer downhill, which of course is to the right since the road's crowned that way. I'd think that a good front end guy could tweak it out, but then it'd pull like heck to the left when you passed someone.. Ops __________________ 01 QC, tow package, 4X4, 33" Hankooks, Edge EZ, 4:10s with LS, 5" straight pipe. Updated May 07: Holley Black on the frame rail, ISSPRO fuel pressure guage. Modified heachache rack, brush guard, 100w driving lights. Goerend triple disc and VB.

10-23-2007, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
willow run Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: jwi/fl/in Posts: 89 willow run's Truck Pics	TSB 05-03-97 ..............this is a 20+ page TSB of what the problem could be!!!._. Now i need to find a tech. in Indiana/Florida that can find what it is on my truck w/o spending a week in a shop!......im leaning toward the brake draging on the pass. side because theres more brake dust on the pass/side!! [the drivers side has none] Last edited by willow run : 10-23-2007 at 09:09 AM.

10-24-2007, 05:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
totalloser Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 662 totalloser's Truck Pics	I have heard adding like 1.5 degrees of positive caster will help make it track a little straighter. You can tweak it a little yourself if you mark it on the lower control arms (in case you don't like it) It's not like ifs where if you fool with one adjustment it fools with them all. Basically you want to adjust the lower part of the axle forward. Look at the adjusters on your truck. Loosen the bolt and turn the eccentric. I would do the same amount to each side, that way your axle doesn't "dogwalk". Very small turn on the eccentrics. They have marks. Deeper offset wheels are notorious for causing this, too. Rough on unitized bearings as well as balljoints and steering. I guess they DO look cool, though. Oh, and you might bleed your brakes first if you think they are dragging! Maybe give those bearings a giggle, if they are on their way out, they will make it wander and make your brakes drag on that side. Last edited by totalloser : 10-24-2007 at 05:34 PM.