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Old 04-18-2013, 03:59 PM
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Is yours 2wd or 4wd? The aftermarket one should have the necessary holes to secure the brake line bracket. Was it on level ground? Could be just that your camber is off.
 
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it's a 2wd theres nothing to indicate 4x4 but it does have two vertical bilts in the UCA I found the correct part it does have holes for brake line. as for level ground its not its on a slight slope with driver side on the down. didn't think about that (retard) Im about to purchase the parts from rock auto any recommendations before I do so. I saw alot about moog parts but they are way more expensive I was looking at dorman. Also update it looks as if my outer tie rods have been replaced already on both sides.... so should I just do both inners or go ahead and do outers as well ( the outer tie rods look to be moog already they can have port to grease them.

i moved my truck so it would reverse the side of the truck that was on the slope and its is still the same in reguards to the upper ball jopint and rim spacing.
 

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I suppose they will adjust all of that when I get an alignment?
 
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Old 04-18-2013, 06:14 PM
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yes, they will make all the adjustments when you get the alignment done.
 
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Old 04-19-2013, 09:31 AM
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Moog parts are usually better but I doubt any from Rock auto would be bad. You could call a few parts houses(advance, auto zone , oreilly etc) and see what brands they sell and that could give you an idea.
 



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