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Instead of thread 154, ya might look around for all of the recent posts on this exact topic. Some of those threads get into a dozen or more pages, many dozens of posts.
But since you didn't - time to look for loose parts, and understand with those huge heavy tires, you'll have more issues than some - and if you changed wheels, you've also changed how it's going to behave. You've tossed the factory settings out the window.
Look to see ALL steering and suspension bolts were properly torqued, have it checked for caster numbers, TIRE BALANCE on those can be a real pain at times, loose joints like ball joints, tie rods, if the track bar isn't tight or has any play, the list really goes on and on.
Dealer may have installed it - but I'd still strongly recommend a thorough going over the torque on all fasteners involved in suspension and steering. It's a good idea even if you did it yourself and you swear it was done to perfection.
PS - the title says "factory wobble" - but your truck is modified, different wheels, much bigger and heavier tires, lift kit, etc. - so it's not factory. It may be a MOPAR lift kit....... but it's not stock.
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Have the dealer fix it.
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We know it's not factory installed. So it was dealer installed (factory doesn't install lifts, it's not even an option when you order).
Dealer installed - they warrant their work.
In short - yup - at least make the dealer check over THEIR part of it, the installation of the lift kit.
However, if it's due to factors like the tires or wheels - it's gonna cost. Owner tossing on parts isn't covered by MOPAR or the dealer. Wheels or tires being the issue - its on the owner. (and too often parts get tossed on with no thought of consequences)
ALWAYS do things a bit at a time. Throwing 10 grand worth of mods on something in a single day - that leaves you wondering which of the dozen or more parts that were put on are at fault here? Be prepared to swap things back like tires, wheels and so on.
More than one forum member has found the tires to be at fault for shimmies.
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