2006 Dodge tie rod /09 upgrade
A year ago I bought this truck (196,000 kl) and immediately rebuilt the front end. Unfortunately for me the shop was unaware that Dodge dealers have been doing an 09 upgrade in these trucks. The 09 up...
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Those that say the upgraded parts are just stronger are just wrong.
They are stronger but the entire geometry is different. With the old system (referred to as a "Y" system), the alignment changes slightly every time the suspension compresses and then returns as it goes back to a normal position. The new system doesn't change so it's a better design and gives better tracking with less input form the driver.
However, a properly aligned Y system also works very well. I have not updated mine and don't plan to until it's needed. My truck tracks perfectly as is.
They are stronger but the entire geometry is different. With the old system (referred to as a "Y" system), the alignment changes slightly every time the suspension compresses and then returns as it goes back to a normal position. The new system doesn't change so it's a better design and gives better tracking with less input form the driver.
However, a properly aligned Y system also works very well. I have not updated mine and don't plan to until it's needed. My truck tracks perfectly as is.
