How to upgrade steering gear on Dodge Ram?

A temporary remedy, I’m now getting serious about a long term solution for the steering gear issue… There are a variety of approaches. Mopar has an upgrade steering gear for these models: Mopar Steering Box Upgrade Kit ’03-’08 Ram HD, part number 68170214AA.

Is there a six bolt steering box for Dodge Ram?

Yes, This Six Bolt Steering box is designed as a direct replacement for the original Dodge Ram steering box. The installation of this Mopar 68170214AB Dodge Ram Six Bolt Steering Box Kit requires the use of the OEM Mounting Hardware for installtion.

What kind of steering gear does a Dodge 3500 have?

This is the stock steering linkage and original steering gear on our 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The pitman arm is a dropped type for the 4″ Mopar lift kit. The double steering damper shocks use the OEM damper mount (ball stud seat) as the inner bracket locating point. (U-clamps hold the bracket to the OEM tie-rod.)

How much is Mopar steering box upgrade kit 03-08 Ram?

Please Note: ‘Mopar Steering Box Upgrade Kit 03-08 Ram HD 68170214AB’ is currently backordered. Please be aware that there may be a delay in shipping. Starting at $59 /mo with Affirm. Prequalify now They finally did it! That’s right, Dodge may finally be admitting to the issues with their gearboxes for the 2003-2008 HD Rams.

Is there a steering brace kit for Dodge Ram 3500?

I installed the steering gearbox brace kit from Synergy Manufacturing (Part No. 8558-04) on my ’05 Ram 3500, which has the original small steering gearbox, with 4 bolts on top, not the larger “upgrade” gearbox with the six bolts on top. The brace kit was a perfect fit and should extend the life of my steering gearbox indefinitely.

What is the steering linkage on a Dodge Ram?

This linkage is built much more heavy duty than the stock linkage, to prevent flexing, and the tie rod connects both front wheels together directly, instead of the rinky-dink OEM “Y” type linkage that comes stock on trucks of these model years and allows the front wheels to flop around independently.

How to upgrade steering gear on Dodge Ram?