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98 Durango SLT 5.9 Steering play

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Just drop them an email. I emailed them with what I wanted and they sent one back. Hi,
Cost is $28.68 ea. Is the cap 15mm or 16mm? I have both in stock.
Shipping is $16.50 via U.S.P.S
Installation is fairly easy,
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Who's gunna measure them and get us a part number?
 
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I just changed my out Saturday and I still have the old one. I measure 15 mm. (2002 model) I'll try to take pic...
 
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Sounds good,

Didn't you replace the entire Intermediate Steering Shaft?

I did find this when I was searching for Replacement Intermediate Couplers / Intermediate U-joints / Intermediate Universal Joints

http://www.rustrepair.com/PARTS_PAGE...WI-CHASS-ST.UJ


Ya know what makes me sick, we've been searching for these U-joints for years. The sad part is you know people make them here in the USA and they should only be like $8 bucks. All we need to do is find them ya know?
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 07:33 PM
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Sorry, if the pics are huge.


http://www.theujointstore.com/15mm-x-41540.html
Steering ujoint for Dodge, Chevrolet , Jeep and Ford (15mmx40mm)
Item# 15mm-x-41540
$28.68
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 07:44 PM
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I still think it's best to replace the entire shaft because of the compression shock in the middle. I would also be concerned about the need for a snap ring. There is no groove in the shaft. They stamped four notches in the outer surface instead of using a clip.
 
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I think a found a complete shaft for $140. I just need to check if my connection to the steering box is splined or not. This is the company that manufactuars them in Canada. The guy said Dodge makes it tough because they keep changing the part number even if there aren't any changes.
 
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Ok, the ujointstore said, Give me a call, I can give you a few different ways that my customers have installed them.
Jason 1-800-511-6264
I found a complete shaft for $140, http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...E:L:OU:CA:1123
This rebatesparts place seems pretty good. free shipping too. I should get the shaft today.
 
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Is that shaft the root cause of steering play?

I have a little bit of steering play, from straight, I can move the steering wheel maybe 0.5" to the left or the right before it feels tight and the wheels start to move.
 
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Just have someone turn the wheel while you are looking at the column. You will see if the joint moves before the steering box turns.
 


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