I am preparing to remove steering gearbox to rebuild and noticed that the steering linkage appears to have worn ball joints. I am not able to pull it all off right now so I am just looking it over to make sure I have everything on hand before I tear it down.

I searched already, and found more info on caravans and neons - not much help!

Are the ball joints on the Idler Arm and Center Link replaceable? What about tie rods?

Also going to do upper and lower ball joints and upper and lower arm bushings while I have it jacked up. This truck has been severly neglected.

(as the project list grows, I just hope I can do the byd work and paint before winter!)

 

Are the ball joints on the Idler Arm replaceable? No one piece part

Center Link, not 100% sure but it looks like that ball and stud are in the pitman arm.

What about tie rods? Yes inner and out are available, you might want to get the adjusting sleaves as well.

 

Great, thank you.

Any idea waht brand ar ethe best? I use Moog on my Tacoma.

I am also looking at timing set for this. Need to know best brand and best place to buy. Would like something better tha generic at Az or somewhere.

 

I use Moog never had any problems with them. As for timing chain sets I like the Mopar performance parts. Easy to get just order at the dealer no shipping costs and you get to look at the guy in the eyes if its a wrong part

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER part # P5007709 $30.00
Double Roller Chain and Sprocket Set part # P5249267 $58.00

I use this site for part numbers and pricing. I then go to my dealer up here and get them to match the price.

http://www.mopartsracing.com/parts/ram.html

 

Do a search. Apparently, MOOG quality has been going downhill and many people here have been buying a Canadian brand called XRF. The price is right and quality is above par.

 

Thank for that info, XRF is not made in Canada it's made in Twain Phone and ask were there made.

Toll free Canada: 1-800-483-8499
Toll Free US: 1-877-808-6839

 

http://www.xrfchassis.com/

 

Thanks, I spoke to someone there today, and what I found out is that the foundry is in Twain and the parts are assembled in Canada, To me it's not made in Canada unless the whole part is made in Canada. Also they are not a member of the BBB

I have not used these parts myself so I can't comment on there quality.

 

Seriously? The BBB means something to you? It's nothing more than a shakedown racket with zero police power.

Their, there. There is a difference. Also, "where" <> "were". Thank you.