Are you having trouble finding front suspension parts?

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I replaced the track bar months ago; found a Moog replacement pretty easily. The next part to fail was the end of the drag link closest to the pitman arm. I could not find one at any parts house so I bought it from the dealer and installed it Friday. Went for a realignment this morning and found out the drag link has failed. No parts house stocks this part either so it's back to the dealer for a reamer. To make matters worse, the brake pull has returned after having installed new calipers, pins, pads, rear shoes and cylinders.

60K miles on the truck; and, with interest, 27K dollars left on the note. I am really wondering if this truck (or any vehicle) is worth this kind of money and hassle.

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99 QC 2500 ST 4X4 SB 24V/5speed 3. 54/LSD Driftwood/Agate
Walker 21468, VDO, Bridgestone 285/75/16 MT's, RS9000's, Hella 500's

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Sorry your having so much trouble with your truck. I think I will hold on to mine for awhile. With 90,000 miles I have replaced the front pads once, haven't touched the back, fixed the track bar with a repair kit from Linstad Alignment for 30 bucks, and I have no brake pull. The steering wanders a little, but I just tighten up the box and it holds for awhile, then I tighten it up again. I guess I got lucky.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4, Driftwood/Mist Grey, 5 spd, 3. 54, 19. 5 Alcoa's, Ranchhand bumpers, DeeZee toolbox, "Scotty Air", TST PowerMax2, VA, 275's, Autometer Gauges, Centerforce clutch, Upgraded fuel lines (JRE and Aeroquip), MagHytec Diff Cover, PacBrake, Cowl Induction Hood

 

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Brandon wanting to start fire again: well 243 if a goood shop put the stuff in then maybe??????
no seriously sorry to hear about your probs.

have you seen the adjustable track bar, think its in issue 30, maybe they got good source for good susp parts

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