Ok, I have a question about my list of parts. I compiled a list of Moog products that will help me replace all my worn out steering components:

Left tie rod: ES2010L
Right tie rod: ES2010R
Drag Link: DS914
Upper ball joint: K8194T
Lower ball joint: K8195T

My question is: "Where are the upper and lower ball joints located? Are these the parts installed at each end of the drag link?" I am confused because I assume a new drag link has ball joints built-in to it.........am I wrong?

 

front end, but i thought our trucks had king pins not ball joints?

 

I would say if your replaceing all that just do the cross over steering set/up you will Love the truck after your done Trust me

 

Yeah, I saw the write up on crossover steering for the 1st gen 4x4's. I was wondering what the price difference is between what I originally want to do and upgrading to cross-over? My driving application is simple: 95% of the driving I do is on pavement.

On a slightly different note: I asked about the lower & upper ball joints because some online websites have them listed under W series Dodge pickups. Maybe this is lazy companies listing D & W series stuff together?

 

do they have a six states up there in washington?
might price stuff thru them. there is one on columbia blv. in portland if not

 

I think you can get a complete crossover steering kit for $400 + shipping or a raised crossover for double that. Crossover is always a good choice for any truck tat's lifted. Kingpin rebuild kits are like $50 a side from 4wdfactory or something.

A good drag link alone for our trucks will run $150 or something like that. If you can clear the crossover go that route imo but make sure your truck is high enough to clear it.

 

How much clearance do you need for the crossover kit for example im running 35s without any rubbing issues, my lift is block rear revolver shackles front

 

I think you need at least a 4in lift for cross over steering. Otherwise the cross rod will hit the spring or frame or both.