The death wobble is not a new phenomena by any means. Dads first 4x4 was a '41 WC that had it if you hit a RR crossing or hard bump at anything over 30 MPH or even less sometimes. We have had issues with it on just about every 4x4 I have been around although I don't think on my '67 at all. We said the front end had a shimmy. Usually related to front tire balance but not always.

I have found as the fronts get older and worn there becomes slop which tends to allow a shimmy (or DW) much sooner and easier than normal. The tie rod mounted shocks came out to help control it way back when. It has not been limited to Doges or even to the newer style coil spring front end, supposedly a crappy design invented by Dodge if you believe the Cummins forums. I know better becuase I'm old enough to have been around when this stuff happened. Most of the guys on the Cummins forums are the age of my kids and some could be my grandkids but some seem to have all the answers.

I've been very happy with my '01 CTD. I did finally put a Raptor lift pump on it probably 5 years ago or more and has not missed a beat. Why Cummins chose to use that crummy Carter lift pump is beyond my comprehension. They didn't last in the 60's and are no better now.

I do like the 24 valve because you can turn the power up by just installing a box. I have an untapped Edge Comp and I can change settings on the fly. I haven't tapped the pump because the tranny only has a Dunrite VB and will not hold the power for very long, if at all.

RR