1997 Dodge Ram steering

1997 DODGE RAM
184,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEVINHEADLEY95
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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?
Feb 5, 2015 at 2:35 PM
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HMAC300
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have the alignment checked and for a bent frame
Feb 5, 2015 at 9:59 PM
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STRAILER
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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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