Linkage
Heavier tie rods and drag links resist flex with big tires. See the crossover steering kit, the heavy-duty bolt-in steering kit, the 2nd gen HD steering kit and the 4.5 and 5th gen linkage.
Steering box brace
A brace ties the steering box to the opposite frame rail to cut flex. Dodge Off Road makes the 1994-2002 brace and the 2003-2008 brace.
Stabilizers
A steering stabilizer damps kickback. It can mask worn parts but does not fix them. See stabilizers and the stabilizer clamp.
Death wobble
A violent front-end shake after a bump, mostly on solid-axle trucks. DrivingLine and MotorTrend both point to worn or loose steering and track bar parts as usual causes. Pull over safely and slow down. For symptom-by-symptom steering diagnosis, see our sister site's steering symptom guides.
Where this comes from
- DrivingLine: Dodge death wobble, causes and cures
- MotorTrend: What is death wobble?
- NHTSA: Look up recalls by VIN
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. General information only: your owner's manual and service information come first.