2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission EBay Tie Rod kit

[CMacDonald]

what do you guys think of this?



eBay Motors: SUSPENSION STEEERING KIT RAM 2500 3500 00-02 DIESEL NEW (item 290219865174 end time Apr-09-08 16:24:00 PDT)



Has anyone tried them?

 

[Davcruz]

Not tried them, I use Moog parts, but they appear to be USA made and the price is right for a complete system including ball joints. I prefer the 98-99 T system over the inverted Y design, but hey, for that price you could buy 2 of those for the price of one Moog T system.

 

[Yo Hoot]

What is the advantage of the T and how might it compare to the third gen system?

 

[Davcruz]

The "T" system has a true tie rod that goes from knuckle to knuckle and the draglink attaches to the tie rod. The "T" systems just happens to be the HD setup from Dodge for 1998-1999 and the components are much larger diameter than the typical setup found on every other year of the 2nd gen. So therefore it is a much more robust and stiff system. I have no idea if it is better than what comes on a Gen 3 truck.

 

[LandShark]

These chassis parts are made in US Coni-Seal owned factories in China, Taiwan and Turkey!

 

[Davcruz]

These chassis parts are made in US Coni-Seal owned factories in China, Taiwan and Turkey!

Well dang it, I saw made in US and did not even read any further. I feel stupid.



I would not buy those knowing that they are made off shore. Most of that stuff is pure junk.

 

[JGK]

I wouldn't get too overly concerned about the products being made off shore if the factories are truly US owned and presumably managed. The US owners are likely going to make sure the output of the factory meets their specifications as if it were made in the states. It's the labor cost savings they are after doing it off shore. Even if the factory was contracted to produce the product for the US company, it would still have to meet the specs of the US company. Competition is fierce and they don't need to loose customers due to poor products.



Now if these had come from a company that turned out to be off shore as well, then I'd be concerned.



FWIW,

-Jay

 

[Davcruz]

I hear what you are saying, but with a price like that for the entire system AND ball joints, I have to think they may be questionable quality.

 

[hilda]

Not tried them, I use Moog parts, but they appear to be USA made and the price is right for a complete system including ball joints. I prefer the 98-99 T system over the inverted Y design, but hey, for that price you could buy 2 of those for the price of one Moog T system.

I agree with David, T steer with Moog parts. With shipping the eBay deal was about $240 my new T steering from rockauto was about $300 with all Moog parts.



Jim

 

[CMacDonald]

where can I get the T set up?

 

[hilda]

where can I get the T set up?

Rockauto.com 99HD steering, here is the thread I started about a month ago.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...ions/197276-steering-inverted-y-change-t.html


Jim

 

[dmamayek]

were to get a replacement fuel filter cap