Steering Effort
Tuned
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Mill creek wa
I came from an 04 with big MT’s and thought that was hard to steer. Seems easy now if i drive it again. I have non adapted steering and yes its stiff. But after driving i dont notice it at all. And dam glad i can brake and turn now lol
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Brentwood CA
Noticed the steering when I test drove before signing the papers. I actually like the firm steering. Feels like I have more response.
Yes turning radius is wide but it is a BIG truck
On my GT 350 I prefer the performance mode which is tight / heavy.
Curious why would you buy the truck if this was an issue? Just kind of curious.....
Yes turning radius is wide but it is a BIG truck
On my GT 350 I prefer the performance mode which is tight / heavy.
Curious why would you buy the truck if this was an issue? Just kind of curious.....
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 472
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From: Brentwood CA
Noticed the steering when I test drove before signing the papers. I actually like the firm steering. Feels like I have more response.
Yes turning radius is wide but it is a BIG truck
On my GT 350 I prefer the performance mode which is tight / heavy.
Curious why would you buy the truck if this was an issue? Just kind of curious.....
Yes turning radius is wide but it is a BIG truck
On my GT 350 I prefer the performance mode which is tight / heavy.
Curious why would you buy the truck if this was an issue? Just kind of curious.....
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2018
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I noticed this as well and I was actually considering asking the same question here. I like the heavy feel of the steering, personally, but it was also unexpected and wanted to make sure it was normal (didn't notice it in the few test drives but also didn't really maneuver low speed parking lots). Looks like it is!
New User
Joined: Jul 2020
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From: Michigan
As it happens, I work on an FCA (Stellantis) contract. The Ram 2500/3500 has an electronic motor attached to the end of the power steering box if you have the lane keep assist option. That's the kind of steering effort I'm sure you're looking for. As it's the one I want. I jacked up my shoulders doing an alignment on a very rusted Silverado 2500. However, you'd have to be driving the Ram. I do like the trucks, but I picked the 250 for a reason, and the steering effort isn't one of them. Now that's not to say that I'm not going to try and shoe horn a scrap steering gear. But I can neither confirm nor deny such allegations.
Lead Driver
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As it happens, I work on an FCA (Stellantis) contract. The Ram 2500/3500 has an electronic motor attached to the end of the power steering box if you have the lane keep assist option. That's the kind of steering effort I'm sure you're looking for. As it's the one I want. I jacked up my shoulders doing an alignment on a very rusted Silverado 2500. However, you'd have to be driving the Ram. I do like the trucks, but I picked the 250 for a reason, and the steering effort isn't one of them. Now that's not to say that I'm not going to try and shoe horn a scrap steering gear. But I can neither confirm nor deny such allegations.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,353
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From: SW VA
Honestly this all sounds like a lot of whining to me.
My 8000 lb heavy duty truck drives like an 8000 lb heavy duty truck.
What a concept !
My truck drives exactly as I expected. Why would anyone expect otherwise ?
If I wanted something that drove like a Mercedes performance sedan i would have bought one.
If it only had wings, I would expect it to drive like an airplane.
Where is my propeller, I want one dammit !!!!!!
My 8000 lb heavy duty truck drives like an 8000 lb heavy duty truck.
What a concept !
My truck drives exactly as I expected. Why would anyone expect otherwise ?
If I wanted something that drove like a Mercedes performance sedan i would have bought one.
If it only had wings, I would expect it to drive like an airplane.
Where is my propeller, I want one dammit !!!!!!
However, I can bitch about it a little bit. My '70's to '90's trucks could all be steered with one or two fingers easily. Why, over the last 20-30 years, do they keep making the steering harder and harder? It seems like any vehicle I get in...the newer it is, the stiffer the steering is. Stupid. In today's day and age...I should be able to blow on the wheel and have it turn...
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