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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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When you go to the Dodgeparts.com site you have to click on "collision parts" or "engine parts" under the heading "Online Catalogue" in the upper right of the screen.

There are actually two sites and you are just going through one to get to the other. The second one is Bremerton Dodge in Bremerton. Daniel is the guy there that does the orders on-line.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ajpulley
Hoot, you reposted the wrong damper. That one is from the TSB. I substituted the correct one.

52122362AE---Updated Steering assy
68039930AA---Updated Pitman Arm
52122370AB---Steering Damper
6502473---Bolt (1), to attach steering damper
6505623AA---Nuts (3), to attach new linkage
6502835---Nuts (2), to attach steering damper
I fixed it

This site is a pain in the *****. Two words and I get a message too short error. By who's rules do we get reprimanded on how short our message is?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Looks like this kit is going in my truck. Talked to my man @ the shop this morning, he seems pretty confident that this will help with my issues. Now it is just a matter of waiting for the dam parts. Is anybody running this stuff with a leveling kit, particularly the new pitman arm? It doesn't look like it would have the necessary drop?

The minimum message is common across different boards, much like the wait 60 seconds before a post.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Just remember, there isn't always one cure. I cured the death wobble 100% by changing to heavy 10 ply tires. Haven't even had a hint of DW for over a year and a half.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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I realize that, but everything in the front end has checked out at 3 different shops, DSS didn't help, just put on brand new E range (10 ply) Pro Comp Xtreme A/T's... My front end is just cursed.


off to say my prayers.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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OYF- who are you taking your truck to? I live in Mt Cobb and I have been using B&B Dodge in Honesdale.Couple of guys in there almost seem like they know what they are doing.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ohyeahfriday
I realize that, but everything in the front end has checked out at 3 different shops, DSS didn't help, just put on brand new E range (10 ply) Pro Comp Xtreme A/T's... My front end is just cursed.


off to say my prayers.
Two other things I have done is install the Defiant dual steering stabilizer and the Thuren track bar.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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ohyeahfriday,
I have a 2" leveling kit on mine and installed the kit including the steering stablizer and pitman arm. No problem with any of the new parts and so far I'm satisfied with the results.
Jay
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Mine arrived today. The bar is huge. 1.57" dia.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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My dealer refused to do the install because I have oversized tires on the truck
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowhemi
My dealer refused to do the install because I have oversized tires on the truck
If your dealer won't cover it, I'd buy the parts and have 'em do it or do it yourself. The setup is a must have.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowhemi
My dealer refused to do the install because I have oversized tires on the truck

Same here man i wanted to telll them to shove it up there A** how much is the total cost for this setup? i want it bad
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Everybody has posted a different price. You should have less than $400 invested in the kit, the stablizer and the pitman arm. The install isn't that bad if you have an impact and a puller for the pitman arm. Install should take less than a hour. You also need to have your truck realigned. Jay
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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After the install, are any of you putting the DSS or steel industries steering brace on?
Dealer is putting this on my truck next week, and I don't want everything to wear out again.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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I installed the Defiant support. Not sure if it's any better than the others but it fit well. I do like the fact that it is not a weldment. It's one piece.

I did a little install article here

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