1996 Dodge Ram

Tiny
21FORD
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 115,000 MILES
K so I just bought this truck and the steering is very loose. Is there a way that I can tighten the steerring up. The guy I bought it from said that all it takes is allen wreches and a socket set.
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 AT 2:12 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow, an allen wrench and a socket set. Does he even know what is loose? It sounds like he is refering to the steering gear, but it takes a little more than he mentioned. Plus, when you tighten them, they never seem to work properly.

Before we worry about the steering gear, have you checked the steering components such as the pitman arm, tie rods, ball joints? Usually the gear will out last the vehicle.

Let me know.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 7:26 PM

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