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Sep 10, 2009 | 07:57 PM

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dodge15004x45.9

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Originally Posted by Aubrey

My stock pieces had 184,000 miles on them. The ball joint seals had some splits so I just wanted to replace them all. Figured it was time.

The track bar. They are bent normally. Not sure if you mean it is bent beyond the stock bend. If you want just that piece, you'll probably only be able to get a stock replacement. The only difference is who makes it and how they build their ball joints.

I guess its that. It goes from one end of the truck to the other. Right in front of the diff cover. I hit it with a rock and it bent the bar to hell.

Sep 10, 2009 | 10:28 PM

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olyelr

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I guess its that. It goes from one end of the truck to the other. Right in front of the diff cover. I hit it with a rock and it bent the bar to hell.

Sounds like you are talking about the tie-rod. The track bar runs from the frame to the axle. The drag link runs from the pitman arm to the tie-rod.

And so you know, the tie-rod is suposed to have a bend in it. If you bent it bad, it wouldnt go down the road in a straight line.

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Sep 10, 2009 | 10:30 PM

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dodge15004x45.9

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I'm not sure lol. It ends on the drivers side and links up on the passenger side to another bar.

Sep 10, 2009 | 10:43 PM

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olyelr

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Yeah, your not talking about the track bar then.

The drag link on our trucks actually ends up on the passenger steering knuckle, and the tie rod connects to that (the stupid "Y link" setup).

Sep 10, 2009 | 10:50 PM

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So I bent the center drag link? Go an idea on how much it will cost?

Sep 10, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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olyelr

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Not sure exactly what they call that piece, but I am thinking it is still the tie-rod. I have no idea what the price is. SEARCH noob, hahahahahahahha

Sep 10, 2009 | 11:06 PM

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dodge15004x45.9

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How cute. Good to know a ps guy has no clue what he is talking about!

Sep 10, 2009 | 11:57 PM

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noneed117

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So, I just upgraded my steering to the new steering for the 03-08 HD's. Makes my steering look like twigs. I like working at a dealership.
Same thing KORE now sells.http://www.koreraceshop.com/mopar-fa...-3500-4x4.aspx

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