Redtruck-VA
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- Joined
- Jun 29, 2010
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- Virginia
- Ram Year
- 2003 & 1989 D250 RWD
- Engine
- Hemi-5.7, 5.9 12v & 24v diesel
My new to me 1989 2wd D250 has a problem and I need to replace the passenger side steering knuckle. Put it on the alignment rack and it was obvious the top ball joint is both damaged and installed incorrectly. What I think happened is at some point the ball joint was replaced and the threads were stripped in the upper control arm and a replacement ball joint for a 3000# AXLE was inserted and then welded in place. Next it was bolted to the knuckle. Problem being is the axle is a 4000# axle and the uses a bigger ball joint. I'm sure they noticed, but because it was already welded the let it go. Of course the welding destroyed the ball joint and the stud not being the right size has worked on the taper hole in the knuckle. I'm afraid the knuckle is trashed. I have a new upper control arm ordered, along with bushings and 4000# ball joint. I have a new lower ball joint already. What I'm seeing is the 3000# and 4000# UCA are the same with only difference being ball joints. I'm new with owning a 1G and don't know all the sources. So if someone has a spare passenger side 4000# axle knuckle I really need it. Please PM or post your information.