1997 Dodge Ram steering

Tiny
DEVINHEADLEY95
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 184,000 MILES
I recently wrecked my truck. I hit a 4 foot ditch at about 50mph. It bent my control arms and tire rod ends and messed my steering gears up. I replaced everything that was broke. But now that I have replaced the steering box my steering wheel is way off and my tires look like they are not in the same place. And I can turn very sharp to the right but when I turn left it does not turn far enough. How can I fix this?
Thursday, February 5th, 2015 AT 10:35 PM

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Tiny
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Have the alignment checked and for a bent frame
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Friday, February 6th, 2015 AT 5:59 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Detailed, I like that. I would check the control arm mounts to make sure they are not bent or broken. Also check the drag link it might not be adjusted correctly. Here is a diagram to show you what I am talking about. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Saturday, July 20th, 2024 AT 5:48 PM

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