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Old 04-08-2013, 05:07 PM
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I dont know if the crossover steering works for 1500s. Ive only seen it done on 2500s.
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 06:16 PM
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Here is the cost damage of buying the parts to re-do this all:

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you'll certainly like it better
 
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Originally Posted by Jigabop
yep, 94-99 4x4's can use the 98-99 HD T-Steering

2000-current model year 4x4's can use the 08.5+ T-steering. (common mod for 3rd gens...even dealers are doing this mod now)

nobody cares about 2wd steering




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Here is the cost damage of buying the parts to re-do this all:



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I wonder what a "problem solver" is as well as a "greaseable problem solver."
 
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Old 04-09-2013, 11:30 PM
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Danny at dodgeoffroad is promising a steering upgrade soon - coming May 1st.
i'd expect his to be both very good, and a little more affordable than others

the DT is about $500 with the stabilizer.
the dodge version is about $300 w/o the stabilizer.

http://www.dodgeoffroad.com/store.php
 

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Old 04-10-2013, 09:12 AM
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Well, guess I could wait until 1 May... Just not a huge fan of prolonging this all. Heck, my inspection is this month but I won't be taking it in until I have all the upgrades/replacement parts in.

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Edit: Heck, I've love to get my hands on that bumper too, but something tells me shipping to Canada would ruin it. Maybe to Houlton, Maine and pick it up... all in parts...
 

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I would just follow your current path for parts. I have been waiting on Dodge offroad to update their release info for a while and nothing has changed in months, you could be waiting until xmas 2015 before he releases this upgrade. There are also no specs or info as to what is in the kit, you might not even like what you see or get. If you do upgrade to a heim joint steering set-up check your laws out there, I can't use them over here in BC on a street truck it will not pass a VI.
 

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^ yes, its been an "in the works" project for awhile. i emailed him last night for an update and he said May 1st. I'm in no hurry and will wait it out. No info on specs or price - so if your in a rush, do what you gotta do.
 
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^^^^ Yep

Email sent with parts list and up-grade opts
I don't seem to have gotten that one yet.... did you send it to my yahoo address? Comcast doesn't work any more.
 
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Going to start ordering parts. Merc, I'm gonna look at those optionals and make a decision.

Thanks for the PDF on lifts across Canada. Only skimmed it so far, haven't gotten into the meat but from my brief look... could be safe in NB )

Only issue is if I end up in Ontario, in Ottawa. Truck might have to get parked...

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