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So the truck was in AZ from 2001-2016, then went to Indiana and Minnesota. In spite of two very careful owners in those states, Ziebart when new, and tons of undercoating, there is some corrosion. Also, my local shop said it was the lines. I took it to him hoping to was an easy hose or...

I’m in CA, shop is in Camarillo. 805 Diesel.

Unfortunately the truck is at the shop until at least Monday. I’m in the middle of moving and did not have time to get into it. They replaced the lines Friday, test drove it, and it was still leaking. I wish I had started here first ‍♂️. They’re a good shop, and I’ve used them before, but...

Thanks. I don’t think they are scamming me, but I am worried they don’t know what they’re doing. I’ll mention the T fitting.

I’m getting a puddle of fuel under my truck when the engine is hot. Seems to be coming from where the fuel lines connect to the head. It’s also getting hard to start after sitting for more than an hour. Two shops said the fuel lines are corroded, and now they’ve replaced them (for major $$$)...

Wanted to thank everyone here and let you know I replaced the steering box with a RedHead unit, and the wandering issue is solved. Next up are the tie rod end boots, one of which is cracked. Thanks to you all I avoided getting ripped off for a $4500 front end rebuild!!

So I took my truck to a Mopar specialist that was recommended by a local car club. He put it on the lift with me and checked the entire front end and his conclusion was that everything is really tight, nothing worn or ready for replacement, except maybe the steering box. He said nothing is...

Tried this tonight with friends and nothing is moving up and down. Nothing seems loose. I’m thinking steering box.

I jacked up each side of the truck and each front wheel barely moves when pushing or pulling on it top and bottom. There’s maybe a millimeter of movement. I will grab a friend or neighbor to move the wheel while I’m under the truck. I looked at everything underneath and nothing has any play...

Thanks John, is there an guide on this forum on how to do those inspections? If not I will Google how to check ball joints, tie rods, steering box play, etc but happy to take any pointers you want to share. I’d prefer to learn how to do everything myself as long as I don’t need a bunch of...

Hi, update. The shop that I went to yesterday who didn’t even bother to put the truck on a lift just sent me a quote. $4,596.35 for ball joints, ties rods, track link, sway bar links, steering stabilizer, new shocks. Does not include a steering box or coupler. He also ignored the brand new...

Thanks John! I will try your suggestions. These shops think I’m made of money and just want to replace everything!

I need to check the Track Bar. It may be original.

My 01 4x4 Quad Cab (183k) is starting to get a little scary to drive on the highway. Just go new tires (stock size General Grabbers) and now I'm really noticing how hard it is to keep in my lane. A local 4x4 shop gave it a very quick look and said "oh on those Dodge's you just need to redo the...