I have a 2007 Dodge 3500 4x4 5.9 diesel. The outer tie rod end on passenger side is worn. I am told that due to a steering upgrade, I have to replace all of my front steering linkage assembly including damper and pitman arm. This is absolutely insane. I now have to spend $700-800 in parts due to one worn tie rod end. Is there any alternative to this expensive repair?

 

GIVE ME the last 9 digits of your VIN # and i will check to see if you are getting accurate info...

 

you have a PM

 

Last 9 digits of VIN are 77G741809

 

the info you are getting is correct. the tie rods are superseded to a complete kit which comes with all steering linkage. must also order new steering damper and pitman arm and hardware for damper

total for all the parts LIST price is around $550

if you want to save some $ i can order and ship this stuff out at a good discount to you

 

I have the same problem here, and I agree that it's insane to have to pay these prices to fix a simple tie-rod.

What the dealership told me is that when Dodge went bankrupt in the U.S. (I am in Canada) that their out-sourced companies also went bankrupt and so now they have other companies building the product.

STUPID!!!

 

I am in the process of buying another Dodge Diesel. My current is a 1996 2500, my new (used) is a 2006 3500. The steering is a mess: as I go around a right hand curve the steering wheel constantly moves back and forth, as though it is trying to return back to the straight position. The dealership is fixing this problem.

I understand that if the truck fits within the recall that the parts are upgraded at no cost. Can anyone confirm this? My VIN (last 9 digits) is 56G266469. I am in Canada. Also, is there a link to the list of recalls for my new 3500?

Thanks for any help.