I am thinking about doing the 2008.5 and up steering parts upgrade along with Carli balljoints and new Spintec manual lockout hubs -but- I need to find out if the new parts are still breaking off the spindles that go in the new pitman arms. Anyone with knowledge/experience with these front end parts care to pass on the info?

thanks...

 

Since no answers I will go ahead and pass on what I found: Part number 52122362 AH is the latest for the tie rod / drag link assembly and as long as the suffix is later than AE is OK. That denotes a different manufacturer for the part as I understand it. So the kit I purchased yesterday should go a long ways toward making my truck bulletproof and it does include the new upgrade mopar steering box (6 bolt). Not sure if this will necessitate getting a new stronger power steering pump haven't been able to get any feedback from someone who has installed the new steering. This next week will get the Carli ball joints and the SpynTec manual locking hubs/Spicer u-joints installed so that eliminates the stock unit-bearing hubs from breaking and leaving truck stranded. Also going to replace all the rest of the u-joints in the drive train while I am at it so all that will be done.

BTW the part numbers for the new steering:
68170214AA new style steering box
52122362AH tie rod/drag link assembly
5154661AA damper
68039930AA pitman arm

 

If you are going with a new large steering box 68170214AA, why do you need 68039930AA pitman arm? Everywhere I look the new large box appears to come with a pitman arm and a tie rod link to connect to the old linkage. I am not 100% sure, but it seems the only reason for the pitman arm change would be for people use the new linkage with their old (pre-08.5) steering box.

 

The new pitman arm is angled differently and is also to ensure that no binding takes place with the new setup. I did the upgrade and could see leaving the old pitman arm on could cause issues with harsh impacts. Also, it will help the new linkage with movement. My advise - change the arm too that comes with the upgrade. This upgrade made big improvements over the old setup.