Dodge steering brace

crash2 · Sep 1, 2012

So doing more homework on upgrades for the tow rig.

So whats a good brace for the frame/steering box on the dodges? I know there are a number of companies out there making them---don't want a POS...

jrgaylor · Sep 1, 2012

The 2 best upgrades I found for my 2 gen Dodge was to replace the steering box with a new borgeson box and to upgrade to a 3 gen track bar.

I have a steering brace installed only because I bought it before I did the new box and track bar upgrade.

To answer your question the one I purchased was from solidsteel.biz
IIRC they are the orginal designers and I have had no troubles with mine.

War-Jeeper · Sep 1, 2012

I had a BD steering box brace and never had any issues with it, made a pretty big difference. But i also had a redhead steering box and a rare parts track bar which are both way better than stock so the 3 combined it drove like a dream!

Toyotanut · Sep 1, 2012

Make your own. I know you can.

crash2 · Sep 1, 2012

Toyotanut said:
Make your own. I know you can.

Time/materials its easier to buy it...

War-Jeeper · Sep 1, 2012

crash said:
Time/materials its easier to buy it...

:awesomework: I was gonna build my own but when i looked one over with the bearing built into it and all the materials i was like ya more cost effective to just buy one!

Redwoodinnovations · Sep 2, 2012

I had a bd one on my 06 made a huge difference with 38/14.5/20 tires

!ton327 · Sep 2, 2012

A friend of mine swears by the luke-link i thinks that's the name of it, i could get you better info if needed

WA-Wheeler · Sep 2, 2012

Redwoodinnovations said:
I had a bd one on my 06 made a huge difference with 38/14.5/20 tires

I dont think crash is rockin the 38's....but a brace will help tighten up aged stock loose steering. what year is your truck again crash??

crash2 · Sep 2, 2012

wa-wheeler said:
i dont think crash is rockin the 38's....but a brace will help tighten up aged stock loose steering. What year is your truck again crash??

2001....

WA-Wheeler · Sep 3, 2012

crash said:
2001....

Getting to that age where a little TLC is required... I was just wondering why you are aiming for a brace...rather then just doin some much needed love on the stock steering set up??

Lucky Jeff · Sep 3, 2012

BD's is a knock off of the DSS setup and uses thinner material. Material and effort comes nowhere near the cost of either if you do it yourself. 3rd Gen track bar conversion isn't near as strong as the DSS TB setup. Borgeson box is awesome, the redhead box is good when they actually rebuild the box correctly. But doesn't solve the stock box issues and doesn't have the quicker ratio of the borgeson box.

zukkev · Sep 3, 2012

I like my Ford! :haha: :fawkdancesmiley:
(even though I know it needs some front end work...)
:redneck:

crash2 · Sep 3, 2012

WA-Wheeler said:
Getting to that age where a little TLC is required... I was just wondering why you are aiming for a brace...rather then just doin some much needed love on the stock steering set up??

Ya I am planning some TLC since I will be towing again soon. But frame flex is a big downfall on these and even with good/new parts you will have play.

I am also going to switch over to a straight tie rod and get away from the Y setup.

WA-Wheeler · Sep 3, 2012

crash said:
Ya I am planning some TLC since I will be towing again soon. But frame flex is a big downfall on these and even with good/new parts you will have play.

I am also going to switch over to a straight tie rod and get away from the Y setup.

Oh sounds good then :awesomework:

skinny_pedal · Sep 3, 2012

Mike you mean to tell me you don't like sway back in forth like a dui candidate :redneck:

BUILTnotBOT · Sep 3, 2012

been wondering about this myself for awhile now. good info keep it coming :awesomework:

War-Jeeper · Sep 3, 2012

Lucky Jeff said:
BD's is a knock off of the DSS setup and uses thinner material. Material and effort comes nowhere near the cost of either if you do it yourself. 3rd Gen track bar conversion isn't near as strong as the DSS TB setup. Borgeson box is awesome, the redhead box is good when they actually rebuild the box correctly. But doesn't solve the stock box issues and doesn't have the quicker ratio of the borgeson box.

I never had any issues with my stuff from redehead or BD or my rare parts track bar.

but no matter what you do it aint cheap:redneck:

t1h5ta3 · Sep 3, 2012

if its time to upgrade stereing parts, look into the 09- linkage upgrade, we do it alot at work, huge improvement!

Lucky Jeff · Sep 3, 2012

War-Jeeper said:
I never had any issues with my stuff from redehead or BD or my rare parts track bar. but no matter what you do it aint cheap:redneck:

The redhead problem doesn't seem to be a wear issue. It's either good and lasts just fine. Or it's bad right off the bat.

And yea I agree! I have over 3k in the front off mine