Common questions

Is there an alignment on my Dodge Ram?

Is there an alignment on my Dodge Ram?

Has anyone had the alignment on their 2015 2500 cummins truck done since the dealer “fixed” the front end by welding the nut on the link arm? madtrucker2016 likes this. I had an alignment done on my 2017. The company asked me “who welded your steering adjustment, you can’t adjust your steering wheel now” This is why I will not let them weld mine.

Is there a way to re-Weld a Dodge Ram?

I’m betting most alignment shops won’t touch those welds and even if they did grind them off (at a cost I am sure) I highly doubt they have a way to re-weld it. . GsRAM and Ratket like this. Worst case it can be done like the old days, center the wheel and secure it (they used to have a nifty jig that would hold the wheel)then set your toe.

Is the Dodge Ram on the recall list?

I just bought a 2017 2500 Cumins 4×4. It is on the recall list so I went out and checked the draglink locknuts and the witness marks are perfectly lined up. Since I plan on keeping this truck for at least the next 20-25 years I will simply use some Loctite if they ever do back off.

Has anyone had the alignment on their 2015 2500 cummins truck done since the dealer “fixed” the front end by welding the nut on the link arm? madtrucker2016 likes this. I had an alignment done on my 2017. The company asked me “who welded your steering adjustment, you can’t adjust your steering wheel now” This is why I will not let them weld mine.

What should I change on my Dodge Ram 1500?

You should perform the final adjustments with the factory cams. Moving the front or rear position of the lower control arm in or out will change the caster angle and camber angle significantly.

What kind of rear suspension does Dodge Ram have?

For 2009, Dodge introduced a multilink coil spring rear suspension. This live-axle setup weighs 40 pounds less than a leaf-spring configuration. Nothing is adjustable. When inspecting the rear suspension, pay special attention to the sway bar links and the bushings for the track bar. For 2013, an air suspension system was an option.

Is the Dodge Ram 1500 a good truck?

The Dodge Ram might not be the most popular of the full-sized trucks, but it has a loyal following among drivers and fleets. While the basic alignment procedure on this generation of the Ram 1500 is straightforward, the additions of stability control, electric power steering and air ride can make for a complicated alignment.

Can a front end alignment be done on a Dodge Ram?

Sorry if its a noob question. The rear is not adjustable, so many people believe they’re just getting a “front end alignment”, which is not the case.

Is the rear axle adjustable on a Dodge Ram?

The rear is not adjustable, so many people believe they’re just getting a “front end alignment”, which is not the case. The rear axle determines the thrust angle of the vehicle, which is the angle of difference between the centerline of the vehicle and the thrust line of the rear axle ( the direction it points off of center).

How much does it cost to alignment a Dodge truck?

He said for $89 alignment he will get it to drive straight and true. I just got back from getting the truck aligned and they were not able to get it to 4.5 degrees. They could only get the camber on the left tire to 5.2 degrees and the right tire to 5.6 degrees.

You should perform the final adjustments with the factory cams. Moving the front or rear position of the lower control arm in or out will change the caster angle and camber angle significantly.

How big is the front end of a Dodge truck?

Chrysler has a wide range of front and rear ends! We carry everything from the 7.25″ front and rear end parts, to the large 11.8″ rear end parts for Ram trucks. We make it easy to verify your exact rear end by providing specs and year, make, and model applications for each differential listed.

How do you change the brakes on a Dodge Ram?

Remove the drum. There is a small hole in the backing plate that allows for adjustment of brakes via a star wheel. Using a screwdriver or brake adjusting tool, spin the star wheel enough to loosen tension of the brake shoes on the drum and remove the drum.

I’m betting most alignment shops won’t touch those welds and even if they did grind them off (at a cost I am sure) I highly doubt they have a way to re-weld it. . GsRAM and Ratket like this. Worst case it can be done like the old days, center the wheel and secure it (they used to have a nifty jig that would hold the wheel)then set your toe.

Is there a Repair Manual for a Dodge Ram?

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How do you replace brake pads on a ram 2500HD?

Figure 4. Use the C-clamp to compress caliper piston (Ram 2500HD shown for reference). With the caliper free, the brake pads can be replaced. The inner brake pad simply pops into the caliper piston via a spring clip, and can be easily removed by pulling it away from the piston.

Do you need to replace brakes on a Dodge Ram?

For your safety and the safety of others, proper brake system maintenance is of utmost importance. Parts are relatively cheap and can be installed with common tools as well as basic mechanical knowledge. Slow down and keep your brakes in order with this DIY guide to replacing brake system components on your 2nd generation Dodge Ram 1500.

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