Howdy,

Just looking for some input to make sure I am on the correct track. My 99 has some pretty bad tire wear and I need to fix up a few things, so I figured I'd do the 1 ton steering upgrade while I am there.

I currently have the EMS Offroad Hub Conversion Kit (http://www.emsoffroad.com/store/inde...roducts_id=262) which will be going in as well as a Skyjacker 5.5" lift kit w/steering stablizer.

I did some searching on the forum and came across this thread (https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...y-truck-2.html) of someone that ordered their parts. Was a toss up between the 08.5+ upgrade and the 99 1-ton upgrade. The parts they listed is as follows:

DS1459 Draglink
DS1456 Right Hand Connecting Tie Rod End
ES2012S Adjusting Sleeve
ES3496 Left Hand Outer End
ES3497 Tie Rod at Pitman Arm
ES3498S Adjusting Sleeve

Am I missing anything/parts I should replace while in there/need less? Sorry for the somewhat rookie question, but again - new area on the truck to learn about. Is there anything else I should look to replace/improve? Not looking to break the bank, but if there is something above the afore mentioned kit that makes a HUGE difference, or something that is important considering the other 2 kits going in - I'd certainly be interested in knowing.

Merc, if you pop up, I ended up losing the emails you and I exchanged and my cart of rockauto doesn't have the parts in it. Just want to make sure I replace everything I can while I'm in there.

InfO.

 

I have a couple of neat upgrades you could look at doing over this set-up, pm sent.

 

Also check this site out. http://www.mark74.com/ram_modifications.htm#crossover steering

 

99 HD is going to be your easiest route... its direct bolt in for your truck...if you had a 2000 or later, I would say go for the 08.5 because its much heavier duty.. tie rod and drag link are almost twice the size of the factory crap...

comparison pic:



the filthy one outside the box is the factory Y-steering out of my 2000 2500 cummins... so obviously as HD as it comes for my year of a truck..1 ton has the same exact parts... only difference is hub extensions for the dually wheels.

and in the box is steering assembly ordered for a 2012 truck (same parts for 08.5-2012) notice the difference in diameter?! way beefier construction

 

Got it. Sent a reply. I've got my phone on me, so I'll see when the email shows up.

This is above and beyond what you and I already discussed? I _know_ we had put a parts list together for the 99 HD setup, but alas... can't find it. Hence this post to make sure I'm on the right track. I'll hold off ordering though.

ZMan,

Thanks for the link, gonna check it out.

Jigabop,

Came to the same conclusion reading the threads on the forum.

InfO.

 

Will that upgrade work on older trucks?

 

^^^^ Yep

Email sent with parts list and up-grade opts

 

Not sure about Jigabop's , but if you look at the crossover steering mod in the link I gave, it has year's listed in the write up also. Might help, might not.

 

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

 

That's cause we don't need babying like ya'll 4x4 drivers!