08 steering upgrade pics

[Bob4x4]

Carli does so much business with shock companies they have their own part #s and products.



Bob

 

[Matt400]

Matt just do it and get it over with you will be pleasantly happy

I'm gonna do it, its the stabilizer I am working on now. I just want to use the 08 oem location cuz I don't need the dual stuff.



What I should have said was- the fella at Bilstein said they don't make the typical "add-on" dampener. He said they have them for some OEM Aps and Motor Homes which can be found here just not our trucks.



A point he made is using a mono-tube type of body is a bad idea because if it were to get hit with a rock then the steering may bind.

I can't find a 7100 dampener on their site so it must be something Carli is having Bilstein build for them.

 

[pullya]

I'm sorry--I'm old and get confused easily---once again--Do you have to change the pitman arm if you install the new kit(52122362AE)? Yes or no?

If you do, what is the pitman arm part number that is compatible with the new kit and do you know if it is on back order the same as the new kit is?

Thanks,

Jay

 

[ASchwartz]

Yes the new pitman arm is a good thing to go with the new steering kit. As for the part number or its availability, I have no idea.

 

[Matt400]

I'm sorry--I'm old and get confused easily---once again--Do you have to change the pitman arm if you install the new kit(52122362AE)? Yes or no?

Good question Jay, It's been said you should change it to eliminate drag link stud contact with the center link but from what I read it appears that may be on trucks with other mods like different springs & track bar and or control/radius arms. I haven't read where a stock truck could have this trouble in addition when this kit is being installed as a warranty item the pitman arm is not changed out.



Even the original TSB #22-005-06 which covers 03-07 4x4's does not have the pitman arm listed. On the other hand the 08 pitman arm is different so there must be a reason they changed it.

 

[pullya]

Thanks for the reply. I get confused when people talk about mixing and matching different parts from different manufactures. Sorta, will this work with that if I have this on that but I also have this ---I'm just trying to determine if I change my stock suspension system to the new and approved system what parts I will need to complete the task if I use the new kit.

Thanks again for your help.

Jay

 

[Bob4x4]

Simple answer yes the pitman arm should be changed.



Bob

 

[pullya]

Thanks Bob

Jay

 

[hearingyourlies]

Simple question ... what's the part number? I've got the new front end kit and the new stabilizer but don't know how to get ahold of the pitman arm.

My truck's steering was spot on before I put this new system on, now it wanders and feels real vague...

 

[Matt400]

68039930AA is the number

 

[hearingyourlies]

That's for the pitman arm or the whole kit? Price ideas?

Thanks guys ...

 

[Matt400]

That was just an 08 Pitman arm, the kit # is 52122362AB and includes the steering links & stabilizer bracket.

The stabilizer # is 52122370AB



Every dealer is different so you would need to call locally cuz the price on the west coast may not be the same where you are.

 

[Yo Hoot]

How about '98 steering gear on my 04... this is a friends truck

Do you think my Carli dual setup will bolt onto this configuration?


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[pullya]

Matt,

The numbers I got from my dealer are

Steering kit--52122362AE

Steering stablizer--52122370AA(You must use this new stablizer with the new kit)

Pitman Arm--68939930AA

I think the only difference is the letters at the back of the number. Your right about the prices--they change everyday--and the ain't go'n down!!! App. prices yesterday-kit app. $260, stablizer app $125, pitman arm app. $70

Yesterday they told me 3000 back ordered nationwide, they released about 700 earlier this week and there is no estimate of when the rest will be manufactured or shipped.

Jay

 

[Tinman]

Will a DSS work with the new pitman arm?

 

[ASchwartz]

Will a DSS work with the new pitman arm?

Carli's does.

 

[Matt400]

I think the only difference is the letters at the back of the number.

I had checked into that too and suposidly the newer letters are a different vender with a higher price but same part.

 

[pullya]

Well one way or another----pay now or pay later

Have a good turkey day--

Jay

 

[Bob4x4]

Ok guys the ae is the only kit available now. The AB is history. The AE includes the matching stabilizer shock but not the pitman arm.

Carli Suspension just received 5 kits yeterday. don't know how many are spoken for already. If you need just the stock stabilizer I am sure they will part with some.

The DEfiant skid plate will not work with the new steering set up unless you cut it down.

Carli Does have a new much more compact front Diff guard available that is strong enough to crush rocks:-laf

Dieselone has tested that out Oo. Mine is still a rock virgin.



Bob

 

[Bob4x4]

Will a DSS work with the new pitman arm?

Yes. I have that on mine,it works great



Bob