If you're set on the Thuren track bar but have a 94-98 truck with level height coils, you can cut off the cobra style mounts and weld on these Dt Pro fab conversion tabs to run a 98.5+ factory or Thuren sway bar. This flipped sway bar orientation is NOT compatible with the Thuren track bar, which leaves two options: You can either run the DT Pro fab track bar which is compatible with all year models, sway bars configurations, and generations with no issues or modifications necessary. If you're running a taller coil from Carli, Thuren, or another brand, you must flip the sway bar on 94-98 trucks and run longer sway bar end links. The final difference is that the Thuren bar must be length adjusted off the truck, while DT Pro Fab uses a central adjuster so length can be fine tuned on the truck.ĩ4-98 truck fitment note: These trucks come with what's called the cobra style axle side sway bar mount (see final photo in this listing for example). In terms of the bar, DT Pro fab uses a bushing at both ends, while Thuren uses a heim joint on the axle and a bushing on the frame side. In terms of fitment, Thuren only requires you do drill out the axle side mounting bolt hole to a larger diameter, while DT Pro Fab requires a couple holes to be drilled for the frame side bracket. DT Pro Fab offers better 94-98 compatibility (see fitment note below). If you need something for a taller lift, we recommend the 4-6" lift version of the DT Pro Fab track bar which can be ordered here.īoth are high quality track bars, but there's a few key differences. Please note that BOTH track bars here work from 0-3" of lift. The factory track bar has an extremely sub par design, so we offer these two alternatives that eliminate the poor factory frame side joint design and bracket. Track bars are one of the most critical parts to control your 2nd gens front end, steering, and fix the notorious 2nd gen wander. Dynatrac is more expensive, but offers fantastic quality, easy rebuilds, and trouble free steering. EMF ball joints are made in Canada and given the US exchange rate, present an exceptional value for the build quality! They are re-buildable in the truck as well. These two options are our top pick for 2nd gen ball joints with the longest lifespan and build quality possible. This pitman arm can be purchased from any auto parts store. Please note, 1998-1999 trucks that originally came with the factory HD T-Style Steering (Where a straight tie rod connects to both knuckles) must use the pitman arm from 1994-1997 trucks, part number: K440003. Each joint is easily and individually replaceable as well, which is a huge plus over the OEM steering which must be pitched if the joints wear. Synergy linkage also has increased tubing diameters/wall thickness over stock, and metal on metal rod ends for the drag link and tie rod. Since Synergy was specifically deigned around 2nd gens, we think it's the best bolt on set up available, and has all the correct geometry, joints and fitment. While many online will tell you that "Mopar/Moog 08+ 3rd or 4th gen steering fits" it doesn't have the correct geometry or joint taper, and is designed for the wider 3rd and 4th gen axles so it has to be cut down. Synergy Manufacturing 1994-1999 or 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Steering was specifically designed for the 2nd gen platform, and has two versions to address different year changes. The Ultimate 2nd Gen Steering Package Allows You To Choose From the Following: If you have play, wandering or death wobble in your steering, this how to will show you how to find it, so you know exactly what parts need to be replaced and don't waste money on things you don't need. The base price will show as $0.00 and then change as items are added as you build your personal front end upgrade kit.īEFORE ordering, we recommend watching this video that walks through how to do an at home front diagnostic. Simply select what you need, and know that the parts selection shown is the best quality around. We own these trucks and compiled this list of parts based on our own experiences, and what we personally use. Have a question? Call or email us so we can help! We don't expect most customers to buy everything on this list in one go, but the option is there. We offer all these items individually, but wanted to also offer an easy to buy kit that includes everything you need. We've used our years of experience with our own trucks and building customer trucks to compile this collection of the absolute best steering parts for 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 second gen Cummins and gas engine trucks If your 2nd gen has death wobble, play, wander or other steering issues, this steering kit is the way to fix it, and fix it right.
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