Front Ends - Especially Dodge
I just had a complete front end replacement job about 2 years ago. They replaced pretty much everything. I just brought the truck and camper in to get 4 new tires mounted, balanced and aligned. T...
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HadEnough wrote:
Holding at 9:00 and 3:00 shaking against the toe.
You can see some movement in the lower ball joint doing that.
I was able to see that at the place trying to sell me a front end. Was able to shake it and see steering gear moving.
Typically visually seeing movement is not a good sign. One way you can check for loose tierod ends is to use a trusted helper. Block the wheels and turn the ignition key to unlock the steering wheel but do not start the truck. Now have your helper move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, it doesn't take much you're just looking to load the joints not actually turn the wheels. While the helper is moving the wheel crawl under the front and watch all the joints including the tierods, idler and pitman arm (arm from steering box. If you have a loose joint it should be obvious visually compared to the other joints.
Also I know it was said a few times on here but I'll also say it. Definitely get a second opinion before spending the money replacing parts.
