2nd Gen Steering -vs- 3rd Gen Steering parts comparison

[Yo Hoot]

Third Gen uses a "Y" link style steering linkage whereas the 2nd Gen uses a straight link with the steering link connected directly to the main link.



Why the change?

 

[mgoncalves]

If my memory is right, there was only one year of the second gens that had the tie rods setup that way.



I believe the Y setup is more forgiving of bump steer, but at the expense of poor everything else.

 

[TJarecke]

98-99 dodge T-style steering all the rest "Y"

 

[Yo Hoot]

The 98-99 T-style looks stouter. I bought the parts and am installing them on my 04.

I'll do an install article. It's already been done... that's how I got the idea.

 

[TJarecke]

I did it on my 97. They are much larger. Never heard of it on the 3rd gen but why not if it has been done it may be a good mod for you guys too.

 

[Yo Hoot]

I figure running a heavy plow two seasons and the heavy 35" Toyos, at 60,000 I have some uneven tire wear. I'm installing a brand new 98 linkage setup and a Defiant steering box support.

Here is a third gen with the 98 steering linkage. .
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Get an alignment

Then I'll reinstall the Carli Dual Stabilizers with the new Radflo nitrogen shocks.

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