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Old 05-17-2010, 11:43 AM
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source auto steering versus Dodge upgrade

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Is the source auto just a OEM kit with the tie rod ends drilled for zerks.?

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If I go Dodge for Dodge truck parts.

Its the 52122362AE kit and pitman arm from an 2008. right?


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Old 05-17-2010, 12:03 PM
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The part number for the latest OEM upgrade ends with "AF" now.
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Originally Posted by Pull Ya
The part number for the latest OEM upgrade ends with "AF" now.
Jay

Cant find the AF on Dodge Parts. AE still works



Part Number: 52122362AE List Price Core Price Your Price
STEERING STEERING
$322.00 $0.00 $245.11


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Installed one two weeks ago and the receipt and the sticker on the part both said "AF" ????????? Don't know what the difference might be----if any---maybe just a new vendor.
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not a new vendor. Mopar has always changed the last 2 letters to show an update unless there has been a total vendor change, then they change complete part numbers
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I was at source a month ago, a friend bought the upgrade. They said that they buy the newest upgrade parts and drill n tap for the zerks. The joints supposedly have a hardened metal that requires more than a Home depot drill bit that the weekend warrior has.
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i got the source automotive stuff and i love the greas fittings well worth the money
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Does the pitman arm come with the source kit or doesn't it require it?
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Originally Posted by bigdave
Does the pitman arm come with the source kit or doesn't it require it?
I believe the pitman arm is not included, and from what I have read it's a good idea to replace it too. I think the geometry is a little different on the new one.
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The diference in the 2 part numbers that I can see visually is the later part has a locating clamp so that the adjusting sleeve gets indexed correctly so as not to hit anything as it travels.
Source does not sell the pitman arm from what I have been told.I still have a few from a group deal I did a while back
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Thanks, I bought the Dodge Kit.
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I just ordered mine today witht the "AE" at the end of the part #, hope I got the right one. $308 shipped.
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