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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Are you going to offer a greaseable version?
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Good Heim joints have an internal Teflon liner. Self lubricating. No grease needed, ever.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Im loving the sound of this upgrade will it work on my 2010 4x4 dakota? if so im on board
 
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bam2010
Im loving the sound of this upgrade will it work on my 2010 4x4 dakota? if so im on board
It should. We don't have a '10 at the shop to test but from what
I hear the front ends are the same. Might be able to cross numbers to see?
 
Old Nov 13, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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Looks nice.

What protects the ram from dirt and debris? And are there any plans for a cheaper version using lesser quality materials for light duty street use?
 
Old Nov 14, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by wingman_214
Looks nice.

What protects the ram from dirt and debris? And are there any plans for a cheaper version using lesser quality materials for light duty street use?
the ram doesnt actually NEED protection. its case hardened and theres seals on the housing to keep stuff out and fluid in. you could always cut and modify the boot but the only thing the boot really does is keep grease inside to luricate the crappy ball and socket. heim joints dont need to be protected.

as far as quality. weve used about the cheapest we could find and that we feel comfortable using. we only use 2 types of metal for stuff. DOM and 4130 chromoly (expensive) anything cheaper than DOM would fold under the vehicles weight. and the heim joints are something you really dont want to cheap on. the ones included in the kit id say are about mid grade. the cheaper ones dont have lubricating liners and they cant handle 6 digit psi loads.
 
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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whatever happened with the guy who bought these from u? did he ever install them and report back?
 
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:40 AM
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I might get a set of these from you sometime soon, I don't know if they are DOT legal for me, but I really doubt the inspector is even going to check much on my truck when I go so I don't care.

Does your truck have strut spacers in this pic? I'm lowering my front end 1.5-2 inches from stock and I'm just wondering if there will be enough thread to align it after installation.
 

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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Can't wait to be able to order the steering kit hopefully the bumper and the rest of the kit are ready soon too
 
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Mine have been installed for 3 months no problems
 



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