So I have a '96, 2 '98, and 2 '01 ram vans. The '98s seem to have a way different steering feel than the others. Much more wander or "float" in the steering feel. Not sure if it's a different suspension setup or just the way these vans perform. I know the '98 vans seem to be a transition model year.
Anyone notice the same or have any insight on whether it is fixable? At least on one of my '98s still the same after new tires and alignment as well as ball joint and tie rod ends.
I have a the 98 B3500 and my van feels the same way. I no have reference/feel of driving the other models.
Last year, I changed upper and lower control arms, ball joints, tie rods, sway bushings, shocks, and did an alignment, but the van still feel like it's floating.
My next course of action is to change the steering box. We'll see how that does.
I've gotten use to how this van drives and when friends borrow it, they suck the seat cushion cause they're not use to it.
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I have a the 98 B3500 and my van feels the same way. I no have reference/feel of driving the other models.
Last year, I changed upper and lower control arms, ball joints, tie rods, sway bushings, shocks, and did an alignment, but the van still feel like it's floating.
There shouldn't be a lot of play in the steering. I'd inspect your tie rods and the other joints in the steering system as well, have someone move the wheel slightly back and forth while you look at the parts from underneath.
My 2001 steered badly until I put hub spacers on the back, so the stances front and rear match. Don't know if 98s have same problem and fix.
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