2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front end problems????

[WBlackburn]

Ok all you dodge experts. I have a 01 - 6 speed - HO - with no upgrades what so ever. I continually read the forums and see front end problems with our trucks. I have only 21K on mine. WHAT should I look for.



Also don't I need to wait to change out the Diffs,Transmission etc etc oil at around 30K???

 

[scotmartin]

Loose steering box.



Scot

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

Ball joints, tie rod ends and the track bar are things to watch, on mine I got the track bar and ball joints repalaced at 31,000. As far as when to change out lubes, it is never too early to change but could be a waste of money if all of the lubes are in good shape. Most people though like to change them out to their favorite brand early on. On the other side of the spectrum I worked with a guy that had never serviced his automatic transmission in 250,000 miles on his old ford half ton, by then he figured it would be best if left alone.