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02 2500 Diesel, Front end upgrade recomendations.

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Old May 28, 2019 | 10:12 PM
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Hi, I am looking to freshen up the front end of a 02 2500 Diesel stock ride height, the truck is in very nice shape and has low mileage and have had it since new. I am looking to just freshen up the front end as it has some slop and clunks. I have heard of different kits and have heard about some bearing that goes on the steering box shaft or something. Any input and links would be great. Thanks

 
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Hi, I am looking to freshen up the front end of a 02 2500 Diesel stock ride height, the truck is in very nice shape and has low mileage and have had it since new. I am looking to just freshen up the front end as it has some slop and clunks. I have heard of different kits and have heard about some bearing that goes on the steering box shaft or something. Any input and links would be great. Thanks
Red Head steering box
08+ Y steering kit
Carli steering stabilizer

That will get you the best steering
 
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Old May 29, 2019 | 07:36 AM
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Don't forget the Rock Solid Ram Steering fix. (bushing for the lower steering column.)
 
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Don't forget the Rock Solid Ram Steering fix. (bushing for the lower steering column.)
That really doesn't affect anything. Just gets rid of the clunking
 
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Old May 29, 2019 | 02:10 PM
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That really doesn't affect anything. Just gets rid of the clunking
Eliminates some of the slop in the steering column too, if the original is rather bad.
 
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Eliminates some of the slop in the steering column too, if the original is rather bad.
I would think it would be very minimal
 
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What are the wear items on these trucks on the front end?
 
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What are the wear items on these trucks on the front end?
Box, all tie rods, steering stabilizer
 
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Old May 30, 2019 | 10:18 AM
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Don't forget, ball joints, u joints and wheel bearings.
 
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Don't forget, ball joints, u joints and wheel bearings.
True, but I assume he means known to fail. Those usually last a while
 
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