At the dealer again....

[HummerJim]

It sounds to me like they are using the shotgun approach to fixing your steering. My guess is that something is binding in the steering box because that's the only thing they haven't changed lol. Didn't Paragon have a steering box issue a few years ago then got a new dealer one that was also defective???

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by twr

Hi Bro, did they not put the Kent Moore Power Steering Analyzer on it or are they just replacing parts? The tool tests pressure and flow. Also some dealers just don't give a fu-k any more! Hope you get it sorted out.

Tracy,

Hey bud, long time no talk... how’s it going? Well, I can see why they replaced the steering box because obviously it was leaking. I think however, the powersteering pump was a shot in the dark.

Originally Posted by HummerJim

It sounds to me like they are using the shotgun approach to fixing your steering. My guess is that something is binding in the steering box because that's the only thing they haven't changed lol. Didn't Paragon have a steering box issue a few years ago then got a new dealer one that was also defective???

Actually, the steering box is what they changed originally. Now they’re going to replace it again.

Mark

[twr]

Hi Mark i am doing ok, i can you they did not test it with the tool or they would not just be replacing parts. Plus didn't they test drive it after the steering box change? If they did they should know it was not right. On a side note i just bought a set of used gears with 15,000 miles on them from a end rear shop in BC. IWE Rear Ends Only. so i rip my truck apart then go to press the new bearing on and pinion and its bent. I have been a class A mechanic for 26 years and never seen that before they bent it 1/4 inch pressing the bearing off i think, then sent it to me. I AM SO PISSED OFF i left them a message on the phone and emailed a picture i can't Believe they sent it out. Its very easy to see right on the bench that its bent. Sorry Mark for go off the thread but I AM SO FU_KING PISSED OFF. so then i put it all back together again with the old gears. I will have to see what they will do or if their service is sh-t.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by twr

Hi i can you they did not test it with the tool or they would not just be replacing parts. Plus didn't they test drive it after the steering box change? If they did they should knew it was not right. On a side note i just bought a set of used gears with 15,000 miles on them from a end rear shop in BC IWE Rear Ends Only. so i rip my truck apart then go to press the new bearing on and pinion and its bent. I have been a class A mechanic for 26 years and never seen that before they bent it 1/4 inch pressing the bearing off i think, then sent it to me. I AM SO PISSED OFF i left them a message on the phone and emailed a picture i can't Believe they sent it out. Its very easy to see right on the bench that its bent. Sorry Mark for go off the tread but I AM SO FU_KING PISSED OFF. I will have to see what they will do or if their service is sh-t.


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Dude, I get it man.... I hate that shiet. Hopefully it’s an oversight and they just replace it.

I hate when I do shiet like that when I call them up, they quickly want to say I did it. If I did it, I’ll fukking tell ya.

Mark

PS What were you buying? A complete hogs head or just ring and pinion?

PSS. Nevermind, I forgot you posted a pic... DUH!

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Dude, I get it man.... I hate that shiet. Hopefully it?s an oversight and they just replace it.

I hate when I do shiet like that when I call them up, they quickly want to say I did it. If I did it, I?ll fukking tell ya.

Mark

PS What were you buying? A complete hogs head or just ring and pinion?

PSS. Nevermind, I forgot you posted a pic... DUH!

If you need any ring and pinions for our truck, let me know... I?ve got the stock ring and pinion. (though I personally don?t like using used gears, I didn?t know what you were doing with the gears.)

[twr]

Hi bro, its my first and last used ring and pinion. I know they are going to say i FU_KED it up we will see i didn't touch it just pulled it out of their box. I WISH i would have looked at it before i ripped my truck apart me. Its my new winter truck 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel your fault [MARK] after your DMAX conv i had to have diesel for towing. Plus i didn't want my H2 to see anymore winter SALT around here the way they dump it.

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****, you already have all those components replaced... But for anyone else having steering issues- Definately call AGR! ****ing dealers said there was nothing wrong w/ my steering pump every time I brought it in...they said they are all that way- No power in parking lot manuevers.

I literally snapped the shaft ****ing around in the snow. Replaced the pump w/ an AGR unit. WOW. If I would of ever had any clue how much of a difference that is- It hands down would of been my 1st mod even if the stock pump was still good.

w/ my 38s stopped on dry pavement, I can damn near literally throw the steering wheel and turn the tires!

On the truck forums, there's some guys that religiously flush the entire powersteering system on a yearly basis. A good high quality synthetic powersteering fluid makes a difference also. Less likely to burn the fluid.