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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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I deserve that ..I have even been told to check it but&Ill be honest here sdidn't think that it separating@brushing was the issue thought the bar itself had to move...I think that's where my shaking came from...the slop?could it cause it?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Well yea. But after replacing it (tracbar) I'd still look at the gear box.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Holy crap the shop wants almost 600 to do just the timing chain!0
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Is there a write up anywhere on doing it?
 

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Yea, the Haynes manual I told you to get numerous times. Not to mention the downloadable one in the FAQ/DIY section. I'd get the Haynes since yours is a 95 though.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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I got one...just like color photos better anyways figured out it wasn't leaking
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cutthroatxxx
Just ran it to an off road shop&they said the steering box seems fine...that my track bar is bad&that my timing cover has a small leak....So can I just replace the bushing that is loose or do I have to replace the whole thing?If I can get away with just doing the brushing Id rather do so seeing when I did the shocks & tie rod sleeves
Usually its the ball joint side that goes bad. Theres a fix for it, I just cant remember the name of it. Either way, its a lot easier to just replace the whole bar.

Edit: found it... http://www.lukeslink.com
 

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Since I'm keeping my '96 Ram 2500 4x4 as long as possible, I replaced my track bar with the aftermarket track bar and conversion mount made by these folks:

http://www.solidsteel.biz/

Not cheap, but well made and built to last..
 
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