Axles, Suspension & Brakes

Finally got around to doing this to the '99 and shot a quick video of the process.  It should be similar for any 94-01 Dodge Ram with Drum Brakes.    

If you own a 94-97 Ram 2500/3500 4x4 then your probably aware of the steering related issues these trucks can have, most notably the dreaded “death wobble” and steering wander. You may have replaced all the ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, and even the control arm bushings on your truck but still have wandering or death wobble issues. Before you set your truck on fire and/or pull your hair out, you may want to consider upgrading from the factory Y style steering to the later T style.

This is how I replaced the intermediate shaft (passenger side) seal without having to remove the differential carrier from the axle. You will need to make a tool to press the new seal in to the axle tube. There are a few ways to go about doing this, below is just one example. I used some 1/4” plate for the cap, sanded down sch 40 PVC pipe that just fit the inside diameter of the seal, a couple feet of 3/8” all thread, and the top piece of a steering wheel puller a

DIY Hotrod Power Steering Pump First off this can all easily be done in the truck, took me about 30 minutes the first time. Unscrew the output line, this will also empty the resivoir, so flushing the system at the same time would be a good idea. Then unscrew the fitting the output line screws into.  Here you can see the order of the things coming out, and should go back in.  In the picture the pressure relief valve

How to Replace a Power Steering Gear Box OK first, when removing the pitman arm, don't worry about marking it so you can put it on the same way. It's splined and can only go on 4 ways. First step, remove the pitman arm nut, it's a 32mm if I remember correctly. Then install your puller, make sure to grease it up plenty. I made my own but I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight has one for a decent price. Just

How to rebuild a 2nd Gen Power Steering Gear Box This How-To is for replacing all the seals in the gear box. For Steering Gear adjustment go here: Steering Gear Adjustment   For just replacing the pitman shaft seal. All you have to do are steps “pitman shaft disassembly” & “pitman shaft assembly”. For replacing only the input shaft seal.  There are multiple ways of skinning this cat, you can pull the old one out with a couple scews.  Or you can slide the rotary valve ass