Tie rod upgrade for 03'-08' trucks - Page 3

Smoksho · 11-06-2009, 02:22 AM

2003 Ram, I noticed in your last pic the tie rod bolts to the bottom side of the pitman arm. Did the original set up have the tie rod bolted to the top of the pitman arm? On my 07 the tie rod is mounted on the top of the pitman arm, I like the bottom mount better and plan on changing to this new set up soon.

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Laramie4x4 · 11-06-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dom42

wait, so are you saying that the newer setup in the 1st post is a solid bar all the way across. because it doesn't look like it to me...........

...on the other hand , don's thuren's setup is a true solid tie rod.....

....is that what you meant.

new oem setup

don thurens

as you can see with the pic's its not a true solid set as far as the OEM setup vs don's....thurens is what you want.

wrong truck to compare it to.... and mags contact the track bar because the arms you have are garbage.. I went through the same problem...

***dom42*** · 11-07-2009, 12:19 AM

which arms are you refering to...the control arms???????? just curious...i need to address this issue.

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Laramie4x4 · 11-07-2009, 12:52 AM

yes my crappy super garbage control arms... they give the same set for the 4" and 6" and puch the axel to far forward... causing the track bar to bind during up travel... I had to make a track bar with a wicked bend to clear the diff... then I decided instead of spending a 100 bucks on arms.. and I have built numerous rock crawlers...build my own....save 600 bucks.... same quality as thurens...which are awesome using the same parts...

***dom42*** · 11-07-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Laramie4x4

yes my crappy super garbage control arms... they give the same set for the 4" and 6" and puch the axel to far forward... causing the track bar to bind during up travel... I had to make a track bar with a wicked bend to clear the diff... then I decided instead of spending a 100 bucks on arms.. and I have built numerous rock crawlers...build my own....save 600 bucks.... same quality as thurens...which are awesome using the same parts...

do you think that the control arms i hav now can be adjusted to clear.????? i actually just noticed this issue last week before my truck went to paint(mat black).

how much would you charge for a set????

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2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- BullyDog Pmt w/crazylarry- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar
k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

Laramie4x4 · 11-07-2009, 01:30 AM

probably 600 hundred shipped and powder coated any color you want...

***dom42*** · 11-07-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Laramie4x4

probably 600 hundred shipped and powder coated any color you want...

sweet, i will keep u in mind.....i get my truck back in a few weeks. will take it from there....

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2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- BullyDog Pmt w/crazylarry- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar
k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

Laramie4x4 · 11-07-2009, 02:24 AM

ok no worries.... I'm not going anywhere

ParrotHead · 11-08-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dom42

not greasable........

Just did this mod to my 05. The ARE greaseable.

PatrickCj · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

ok I'm going to do this mod next I just want to make sure what I need.

-Tie rod/drag link assembly with the nuts
-Pitman arm
-steering stabilizer

Is this correct? Any good place to get them from besides a dealer?

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Smoksho · 11-09-2009, 01:10 AM

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Is this correct? Any good place to get them from besides a dealer?

moparonlineparts.com 52122362ae kit, 52122370ab damper, 68039930AA pitman arm
6502473---Bolt (1), to attach steering damper
6505623AA---Nuts (3), to attach new linkage
6502835---Nuts (2), to attach steering damper
It's where I ordered my stuff

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PatrickCj · 11-09-2009, 02:29 AM

When I typed in the part number for the pitman arm it came up with this

Steering - Steering gear & linkage - Pitman arm Pitman arm, ram 1500 mega cab - power - conventional, 4wd (2008) 2008

I have an 04.5 2500 short bed will it work? It says its for a 1500 mega cab.

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11-06-2009, 02:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
Smoksho Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Smoksho's Truck Pics	2003 Ram, I noticed in your last pic the tie rod bolts to the bottom side of the pitman arm. Did the original set up have the tie rod bolted to the top of the pitman arm? On my 07 the tie rod is mounted on the top of the pitman arm, I like the bottom mount better and plan on changing to this new set up soon. __________________ 2007 3500 Mega Cab Larame 5.9 Auto, Custom CAI, 2 1/2" level kit, Cats missing, Quadzilla BF and Flowmonster muffler.

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11-07-2009, 12:19 AM	#27 (permalink)
*dom42* Cummins Diesel ADdict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts dom42's Truck Pics	which arms are you refering to...the control arms???????? just curious...i need to address this issue. __________________ 2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- BullyDog Pmt w/crazylarry- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

11-07-2009, 12:52 AM	#28 (permalink)
Laramie4x4 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mile High City Posts: 640 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts Laramie4x4's Truck Pics	yes my crappy super garbage control arms... they give the same set for the 4" and 6" and puch the axel to far forward... causing the track bar to bind during up travel... I had to make a track bar with a wicked bend to clear the diff... then I decided instead of spending a 100 bucks on arms.. and I have built numerous rock crawlers...build my own....save 600 bucks.... same quality as thurens...which are awesome using the same parts...

11-07-2009, 01:30 AM	#30 (permalink)
Laramie4x4 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mile High City Posts: 640 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts Laramie4x4's Truck Pics	probably 600 hundred shipped and powder coated any color you want...

11-07-2009, 02:24 AM	#32 (permalink)
Laramie4x4 Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mile High City Posts: 640 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts Laramie4x4's Truck Pics	ok no worries.... I'm not going anywhere

11-08-2009, 10:03 PM	#34 (permalink)
PatrickCj Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 69 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post PatrickCj's Truck Pics	ok I'm going to do this mod next I just want to make sure what I need. -Tie rod/drag link assembly with the nuts -Pitman arm -steering stabilizer Is this correct? Any good place to get them from besides a dealer? __________________ 04.5 2500 4x4 qcsb sport laramie, Browns Diesel built 48re, BD flexplate, Mag-Hytec dd, Goerend triple disc, lock up switch, pxrb, fte resonator & hushpower, airdog II 165, Smarty Revo, Ride-Rite w/wireless controller, S&B elbow and CAI, 315s, B-quiet.

11-09-2009, 02:29 AM	#36 (permalink)
PatrickCj Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 69 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post PatrickCj's Truck Pics	When I typed in the part number for the pitman arm it came up with this Steering - Steering gear & linkage - Pitman arm Pitman arm, ram 1500 mega cab - power - conventional, 4wd (2008) 2008 I have an 04.5 2500 short bed will it work? It says its for a 1500 mega cab. __________________ 04.5 2500 4x4 qcsb sport laramie, Browns Diesel built 48re, BD flexplate, Mag-Hytec dd, Goerend triple disc, lock up switch, pxrb, fte resonator & hushpower, airdog II 165, Smarty Revo, Ride-Rite w/wireless controller, S&B elbow and CAI, 315s, B-quiet.