As we know, the front end on the 97+ 4X4's is a bit weak. I've had upper and
lower ball joints replaced as well as tie rod ends, idler arm and pitman
arm. Only the center link is still factory original. All other parts were
replaced under warranty so they are still Dodge parts. Now at 87K miles, my
ball joints still feel good, but I have noticeable side to side movement in
the steering linkage. I can feel play in every joint except the balls on the
end of the tie rods. I can even feel movement between the center link and
the tie rod ends. Has anyone found a good aftermarket manuf for the center
link, pitman arm and idler arm? I'll probably replace the tie rod ends while
I'm at it since I don't know how good the threads on them are where they
thread into the center link. I'm thinking about going Moog all the way, but
don't know yet if they make all of these parts.
Thanks in advance,
John
http://jndneff.home.texas.net/dakota/dakota.html
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