So long story short, i have my truck apart, and I replaced all the ball joints and tie rods, new shocks, but as it would turn out my right front steering knuckle is shot. I'm going to rig it up for a temporary fix... But to buy the part new is gonna cost way too much... would you guys recommend going to a junk yard to find one?

 

There's nothing wrong with using a junkyard knuckle.

 

yeah im gonna take a trip up to one... Now ive heard that from 97-98 durango parts are not interchangeable..is that true?

 

That I don't know.

The junkyard should have an "interchange" manual that lists what works with what vehicle. If not, you'll have to look it up yourself. Try one of the online mopar parts places and see if you can find a part number to match up between them.