Tie rod ends hate being run at an angle and that is part of the reason that they wear out so quickly. We could use smaller OD tube and save a few bucks, as our 1994-2012 linkages have never bent or broken, but we wanted to make sure that the tie rod did not look smaller than what is already on the truck. It now drives very well and I have virtually no complaint.
EACH KIT IS CUSTOM BUILT TO ORDER, PLEASE ALLOW 1-3 WEEKS FOR MANUFACTURING. It was more of a convenience. Whether you just use your truck to drive to work, pull a trailer, or if you are off-roading for work or play, you need dependable and responsive steering. 4th Gen steering column in a 2nd Gen. We've been using them for a couple of years on our steering kits and track bars with great success. You may not post new threads. The only thing is you need the 01 end link.
2 week lead time on shipping. Location: Oakland TN. I wish I could find some one to fab up some steering like below, but I just cant' see me paying $600. If there is any issues with fitment or any product flaws and we will do our best to fix any problems. '01 QC 2500 long bed, 3:54 auto w/Dunrite VB & LU switch, untapped Comp, Scan gauge II, Raptor lift pump, fuel pressure gauge and trans temp gauge. We've been selling these all over the world since 2015, and it will absolutely blow your mind when you see the size of the materials we are working with. First gen dodge crossover steering. What finally made it drive good was the tires, poly bushing on the track bar and the steering box adjustment. Our drag link is made from the same 1. You also cannot use the newer knuckles on the older AAM 925 axles, they are different sizes and won't fit together. 020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc. If you want crossover steering on the older trucks (2012 and down), look at part number 1022-Extreme. Last edited by Russ Roth; 08-22-2012 at 10:22 PM.
We try not to charge you for a core to keep that from hitting your wallet and keep your truck on the road longer, but in doing so have to rely on you to return your box as a core and cover its shipping. I run the 98-99 heavy duty steering on my 01. i have pounded dirt roads for over a year, done glamis, ocotillo wells, it holds fine. This stuff is bigger than most control arms from other companies, and the strength is very impressive. I will see how well it works in a few weeks. 4th gen steering on 2nd gen web. The guy I mentioned above has to change wheels.
We also bend the drag link to help with clearance, but to also decrease the angles on the heim joints when at ride height. Every thread I have read said it was a complete bolt on swap. 4th gen steering on 2nd gen 3. Our '78 has a gooey sticky steering wheel and I have. Title: Diesel Enthusiast. Yeah, I've been meaning to get one of those for a few years now..... There is a lot of bad info on the web about heim joints not being street legal, but none of it is true.
5" OD closer to the knuckles - ours is 2" all the way from end to end. Works on all 2014 to 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon models, stock height and up. Everything else is fine, but I believe my Tie Rod Ends are what's causing my wonder. I replaced it with a poly one. Drag link measurement that's required is from the Passenger side knuckle, (by the balljoint and tire) to the pitman arm bolt center. Here are some specs on what we are offering. 08-24-2012, 11:00 AM. 4130 heat treated chromoly heim joints. 2nd Gen Dodge FFS Steering Box Rebuild. Heim size 7/8 chromoly. I also took time to check the LL adjustment to confirm it was good and tight. Location: Vancouver, WA. Our steering does not have ball joints, but instead it has fully adjustable and replaceable high precision heim joints.
I had load range D tires with really wimpy sidewalls and am quite sure that was no help whatsoever. The steering shaft isn't in the same location as a factory box. Heim joints will not allow that to happen. However... A guy just installed this kit on his 1999 over on.. another forum and he said it was a direct bolt in. I put the 98-99 one ton t-style set up on mine and it helped a ton. Ram Truck Steering Upgrade 5th Gen. 250" wall DOM drag link.