so i have the same problem but got old bar out new bar will not go in any tips

 

Did you read this whole thread? Those are the tips.

 

yeah I had to press my ball end in place with c clamp. after jacking it up level i still couldn't get it into the hole. but it's done

 

Pretty simple repair. I did the track bar and one of the tie rods at the same time. Few hours of work alone. Big hammer and a little cussing and wa la! Really not to bad of a repair. I got the Moog from rock auto as well. Still some looseness in the front end but I have a feeling it could be ujoints? Had the ball joints checked out and they are fine. Just something still feels more clunky than I think it should!

 

Yeah, pretty standard for these trucks. Probably the steering box itself. They are notorious for being sloppy.

 

Got the trackbar replaced, went easier than i thought. Had the wife in the vehicle turn the wheel and this lined up the driver side piece perfectly. Thanks for all the advice.

 

Just replaced mine with a moog also. Big brass bar and a torch worked just fine. Play got better, but not all gone. Truck still wanders.
Today, the PS gear started leaking. It has play also. I'm going to replace it this weekend.