Replacing suspension parts

Most common and dangerous points of failure are with the tie-rods and ball joints. They get the most wear and if one fails you are likely to be seriously hurt along with any passengers.

On my truck I put grease in every 3,000 miles and the boots are nearly empty when I add the grease.

Some heavy vehicles have what the manufacturers' refer to as lifetime lubrication. I thought they meant the lifetime of the truck but it actually is for the lifetime of the owner which may be shorter than they realize.

Heh I thought you meant the 5th wheel suspension.

BK

soundslikefun wrote:

BurbMan wrote:
Details about the truck and what maintenance has been done so far?

2004 Ram 2500 5.7.
I've done all the regular fluids, brakes, etc. Just wondering if the rear suspension needs periodic replacement.

I would check the front track bar bushings and ball joints.

BurbMan wrote:
Details about the truck and what maintenance has been done so far?

2004 Ram 2500 5.7.
I've done all the regular fluids, brakes, etc. Just wondering if the rear suspension needs periodic replacement.

Details about the truck and what maintenance has been done so far?

Check the bushing on the leaf springs. The bushing should be in the holes (usually brass or bronze) and the holes should not be worn out of circular. If you have shocks on the trailer they probably need to be replaced.