[Joker29]

It's not the death wobble but the front end shakes after hitting a rough patch of road or the highway to bridge humps.
I've done the adjustable trac bar, ball joints, steering stabilizer and replaced the drag link on my 06 mega cab. The steering box is about 6 months old as well.

Could my king shocks be the issue if they are leaking oil?

Thank you

 

[Joker29]

After taking the truck to Carli, they determined it was the 6 month old steering box that has failed.

 

[matzke]

I believe I'm having a very similar problem, if not the exact same. Today I installed one of those braces that ties the steering box to the sway bar mounts which helped a lot but didn't solve it. I also noticed a lot of wetness around the output shaft of the steering box so I may be looking at a steering box replacement my self. Did the folks at Carli suggest anything to help prevent future failures or just a new box?

 

[Joker29]

I believe I'm having a very similar problem, if not the exact same. Today I installed one of those braces that ties the steering box to the sway bar mounts which helped a lot but didn't solve it. I also noticed a lot of wetness around the output shaft of the steering box so I may be looking at a steering box replacement my self. Did the folks at Carli suggest anything to help prevent future failures or just a new box?

Nope, they're not big fans of the braces, but they did say that Dodge came out with an upgraded and beefier box 5 months ago. I asked him about the Redhead boxes and he said go with the new Dodge ones.
The movement he saw was the gears moving side to side in the box with the steering wheel being moved with the truck off. Plus a knocking that can be felt in the steering wheel.

 

[zcantrell03]

I have this exact same problem.... New shocks and new steering dampner and it still exists. I run 35's on stock rims and have taken a smaller set of tires on stock rims and it doesn't seem to be as bad. I also have the noise in the steering wheel when turning. Also feels like it is grabbing. Did the new steering box alleviate this problem?

 

[Joker29]

I have this exact same problem.... New shocks and new steering dampner and it still exists. I run 35's on stock rims and have taken a smaller set of tires on stock rims and it doesn't seem to be as bad. I also have the noise in the steering wheel when turning. Also feels like it is grabbing. Did the new steering box alleviate this problem?

The steering box did nothing to help. I wanted the upgrade but since mine broke and it was the old one, that's all they would replace it with even if I paid the difference. BS!
If you wanted to know about the knocking in the steering wheel, that problem is gone.

 

[elephantrider]

dont forget to check your control arm bushings.

 

[Joker29]

dont forget to check your control arm bushings.

Done and they're good.
Thank you for the suggestion though.

 

[loxboy]

i got the deth wabble for the first time in my truck 2 weeks ago, i ordered the steering up grade from dodge the ones that the 2012 3500 has the center link that goes from tire to tire not the y link and the tubing used is way bigger then my 05 factory one was and i installed brand new greasable ball joints, but i still am getting the same shake you are talking about, any info you get please let me kno

 

[Joker29]

i got the deth wabble for the first time in my truck 2 weeks ago, i ordered the steering up grade from dodge the ones that the 2012 3500 has the center link that goes from tire to tire not the y link and the tubing used is way bigger then my 05 factory one was and i installed brand new greasable ball joints, but i still am getting the same shake you are talking about, any info you get please let me kno

I was out at Carli today and they said everything was tight. Alignment again tomorrow, I will let you know. Puzzling to say the least.

 

[loxboy]

i was thinking alignment also,

 

[MegaB]

MATZKE , if your steering box is shot the brace will do you no good .

 

[Joker29]

i was thinking alignment also,

Nope, same shake. The guy thinks it may be tire related but the truck shakes side to side, no hopping.
Tires are balanced. He said the weights are too much in the center of the wheel but you cannot move them because of the offset.

 

[Joker29]

What are these stains? It looks like rust running to the frame, passenger side only.

 

[mjhartz87]

just had this problem happen day before yesterday.. look to see if you have a 2 piece rear drive shaft. if you do then check the carrier/center bearing next to the slip yoke on the drive shaft.. my rubber deteriorated and the bearing snapped loose... i first thought it was death wobble bc i thought it was coming from the front.. when your entire driveshaft is shaking around you really cant determine where its at but our instincts as dodge owners expect it to be the front with all the front end problems these trucks have..

this only attains to folks who have 2 piece drift shafts though which only came on megacabs and quad cab long beds.

just saw your pic after posting this.. i only figured the u joints left a red dust residue but its hard to say.

 

[Joker29]

just had this problem happen day before yesterday.. look to see if you have a 2 piece rear drive shaft. if you do then check the carrier/center bearing next to the slip yoke on the drive shaft.. my rubber deteriorated and the bearing snapped loose... i first thought it was death wobble bc i thought it was coming from the front.. when your entire driveshaft is shaking around you really cant determine where its at but our instincts as dodge owners expect it to be the front with all the front end problems these trucks have..

this only attains to folks who have 2 piece drift shafts though which only came on megacabs and quad cab long beds.

just saw your pic after posting this.. i only figured the u joints left a red dust residue but its hard to say.

I'm no mechanic so can I visually see this?

 

[mjhartz87]

yes. if you crawl under your truck go to the tail end of your transmission. youll see the rear drive shaft leave from the transmission to the rear axle housing. if you have a two piece you will notice there is a slip yoke and u-joint almost half way down the driveshaft.. along this youll see a square or round (there is 2 types) clamp bolted to a crossmember below the bed. this is a carrier/center bearing. youll see inside of it is rummber and a bearing and a boot next to it.. physically try to shake the drive shaft and look for play. the rubber begins to dry out and gives way to the force of the axle under rotation causing your axle to ocillate when spinning creating your shake feeling that your getting.. ill try to snap you off a pic of mine.

if you have one solid drive shaft then this does not apply

crap i just realized i forgot my phone and i dont get off til 2am

 

[mjhartz87]

this thread has bad pictures but look at it so you can get an idea

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-powertrain/467174-carrier-bearing-u-joint-question.html

 

[Joker29]

yes. if you crawl under your truck go to the tail end of your transmission. youll see the rear drive shaft leave from the transmission to the rear axle housing. if you have a two piece you will notice there is a slip yoke and u-joint almost half way down the driveshaft.. along this youll see a square or round (there is 2 types) clamp bolted to a crossmember below the bed. this is a carrier/center bearing. youll see inside of it is rummber and a bearing and a boot next to it.. physically try to shake the drive shaft and look for play. the rubber begins to dry out and gives way to the force of the axle under rotation causing your axle to ocillate when spinning creating your shake feeling that your getting.. ill try to snap you off a pic of mine.

if you have one solid drive shaft then this does not apply

crap i just realized i forgot my phone and i dont get off til 2am

That's ok, I'll look with what you gave me. I do notice the rear shaking as well from side to side today?

 

[Joker29]

yes. if you crawl under your truck go to the tail end of your transmission. youll see the rear drive shaft leave from the transmission to the rear axle housing. if you have a two piece you will notice there is a slip yoke and u-joint almost half way down the driveshaft.. along this youll see a square or round (there is 2 types) clamp bolted to a crossmember below the bed. this is a carrier/center bearing. youll see inside of it is rummber and a bearing and a boot next to it.. physically try to shake the drive shaft and look for play. the rubber begins to dry out and gives way to the force of the axle under rotation causing your axle to ocillate when spinning creating your shake feeling that your getting.. ill try to snap you off a pic of mine.

if you have one solid drive shaft then this does not apply

crap i just realized i forgot my phone and i dont get off til 2am

If I push up and down there is a ton of play where the rubber brace is mounted to the frame.