Xetabur Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I'm kinda new to the older pathys and have one quick question. The steering in this thing sucks, is it the steering gear going bad or the front suspention or both. I must say this thing is a tank-236k miles on original motor and trans.! No rust either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 how does it suck? Don't forget to check for rust under the rear seats and the frame in the rear wheel wells! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 The centerlink tie rods and ball joints are probably shot. I had to change every single one to make my steering feel decent again. You should check each component first though. I just poured money into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xetabur Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks for the fast response guys. It just feels like everything is loose up front and steering has severe play in it. I've heard the horror stories about the rust and so far it's looks good up under there. The only thing I've done to this truck so far is a trans flush at the dealer and changed plugs. Trans shifts hard from 1st to 2nd until it warms up. I have noticed going up hills that it feels a little sluggish. Can't wait to start modding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kn0xville Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 yep, upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends and the center link and idler arm. there is aftermarket parts available if you look around. Might want to invest in a 50 dollar tranny cooler asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xetabur Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Where do you guys buy most of your parts like that at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kn0xville Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i buy my tie rod ends, and ball joints on ebay... cheapest ive found tranny cooler at autozone or walmart, anywhere really. (Hayden 59 (i think 59?) is what ive been using for about 5 yrs now) Hoohaa makes a nice aftermarket centerlink. 4x4parts.com has idler arm braces, bodylifts, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xetabur Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hoohaa? Never heard of them before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hoohaa = grassroots4x4.com Hoohaa is his name on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Pathmaker Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Are the suspension parts on ebay any good? I would think at that price they wouldn't even make it down a trail. I would check out Rockauto.com for tierods and ball joints. I heard somewhere that we can get beefier tierod ends from a Chevy or something. Does anyone know which truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I just got my rig back from a control arm bushing, ball joint, and alignment job and I gotta say my old rig is feeling alot more stable when running down the highway, also got rid of the most annoying sqeek at low speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 lower control arm bushings center link tie rods ball joints alignment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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