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Ill start by saying i cant wait to have my 3:54s and smaller tires next year. I have barely touched the front end of my truck since i bought it but lately i have found a lot of worn parts. The latest deal is a clunk from the front when returning the wheel to center after a sharp turn. I also noticed while fixing my frame brace that my sway bar end links were brittle and sloppy. Also noticed  that when inside the cab i can pick the steering wheel up and down a 1/2 inch. Im thinking that may be part of the clunk noise? I have a feeling the 2 bolts that hold the column up that i pulled for the heater core job are the culprits but we will find out later. 

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  • Dieselfuture
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    Get out of habit holding on to steering wheel when getting in, may be a top column bearing. Or it could be a lower bearing on engine bay side. 

  • Mopar1973Man
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    Basically, you need to go through the front end and check everything that is a joint of some sort. If it's loose and sloppy it needs to be replaced. This last summer I spent plenty of time on my front

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Basically, you need to go through the front end and check everything that is a joint of some sort. If it's loose and sloppy it needs to be replaced. This last summer I spent plenty of time on my front axle. Tie rod ends, new shocks, new steering box (leak), front end alignment, etc. 

 

I would double check the column bolts. 

 

Another loose spot possible...

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Get out of habit holding on to steering wheel when getting in, may be a top column bearing. Or it could be a lower bearing on engine bay side. 

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.