So, we're getting ready to drive 1/2 way across the country. Along with needing new front U-joints (finally figured out 2 joint, vs. 3 joint thing). I've decided to replace the steering linkage as well. The gear box seems fine, but I'm not liking how the rods seem to sag on the ball joints. Not to mention the boots are all shot...so it's time. So, I'm wondering wheres the best place online to pick up the parts? AND, how much better is MOOG than "all the rest" that's 1/2 price? It also looks like I'll have to do the shaft as well, but I'm not looking to spend the $250 on the borgenson shaft.

I'm not an off road enthusiast so maximum strength is not a must, but I also don't want to replace these parts again in 3 years.

One, more. Is the rod end on the left side different from the pitman arm end?

OH yeah, 1998 1500 (not a sport) quad 5.9, 4x4 gas.

Thanks.
Brian

 

try rockauto.com
moog is best, but autozone usually has lifetime warranties

 

Thanks, I may end up going with Moog and being done with it. Better safe than sorry, eh?

I'm boycotting AutoZone. They never have what I'm looking for, if they do it's a 15 minute wait before someone gets to the register. If they do have what your looking for you end up replacing it in six months anyhow. They just opened an O'Reilly's in town, and since they were the only ones in town who had a fuel line piece for the crapstar they get my $$$.

 

Has anyone used those U-joint press tools? Looks like a c-clamp with perks. Better off with a vice?