Took my truck for an alignment today (2002 Ram 1500 5.9 quad cab) was told I need ball joints, tie rod ends steering rack is leaking and a few other ods and ends. Total $1600.00 The truck has 68000 miles is this the normal ware time on these parts? Does that sound like a correct price to repair & replace??

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i would get another estimate.

 

That was 2nd estimate already. I guess I just have to bite the bullet and have the work done.

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Ya i guess so i dont really know how much it would cost i do all my own work so stuff is always cheaper

 

Have you adjusted your torsion bars in the past?
Just curious.

 

68K miles is approaching ball joint and tie rod end territory. It is a bit early though. Do you work your truck, beat on it? Tightened up your torsion bars?

A leaking stearing rack is an odd one though. Never seen that before. I thought they lasted forever.

That price seems high, a job like this is all labor costs though, parts are not too expensive.