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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Smile DynaTrac conversion kit

I was just surfing around on the internet and I have heard that dodge front suspesions (ball joints ,wheel bearings etc.) are prone to high rate of failure. I was just wondering if you installed a DynaTrac conversion kit would this help make the front end last alot longer and make it stronger amd more beefier? Any input would be appericated!
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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DYNATRAC Or EMSOFFROAD conversion will fix the wheel bearing problems
and save wear on driveshaft and front diff...
Don't know about the rest,
May save some fuel, as You have no CAD , correct

I did the EMS kit ( cheaper ), So far VERY pleased.
Seems to steer better at highway speeds.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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in the last month- i just replaced my entire front end!! upper, lower ball joints, axle u-joints, tie rods, front pads, added don thuren's trac bar, added the dss steering stabilzer, poly sway bar bushings, new steering stabilizer and also installed dyna-trac front hubs. front end is tighter than when i drove it off of the dealership parking lot! the steering is now tight and crisp, truck tracks absolutely straight but the steering is also light feeling (no drag,etc) with the front locking hubs. i also picked up 1.5 more mpg
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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The conversion kit did not prevent wearing of my ball joints or tie rods. Still had to replace both.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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A manual hub conversion will not help with balljoints or tie rods. It's like a new lift pump making your brakes work better. They are not related. A manual hub conversion gets rid of the insanely terrible hub assemblies, which makes the truck more reliable, and gives you replaceable bearings that can be purchased at pretty much any parts store in the country. It keeps the front driveshaft from spinning while in 2wd, which makes the truck drive better... less drag, less vibration, slight increase in fuel mileage. That is all the conversion does.

While installing the manual hubs, it's a great time to put in new balljoints and upgrade your steering (tie rod ends and track bar), and check your brakes.
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