Hey all... My son bought a 98.5 about a year ago. He brought into a shop for something (can't remember) and they dropped a bomb ... but said otherwise... runs fantastic. I haven't been keeping up to date with things... So, I'm here asking for guidance/recommendations as far as making sure he gets/uses quality parts... please.

 

I don't know what a PCS BIG BORE GEARBOX is. Is this good? Is Redhead still a good or a better choice? Should he go with Dodge Off Road steering brace as well?

 

What track bar should he go with? Dodge Off Road? 

 

Shocks? Bilsteins still a great choice? Which model? Stock height...

 

Are all ball joints created equal?

 

Does this quote seem reasonable?

 

Ball Joint 2.00 109.48 218.96 K8607T

Ball Joint 2.00 72.98 145.96 K80026

Wheel Hub Assembly 2.00 202.98 405.96 515012

Stabilizer Bar Link 2.00 88.30 176.60 K7280

Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit 1.00 32.96 32.96 K7352

Track Bar 1.00 206.02 206.02 DS1413

Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve 1.00 43.55 43.55 ES2012S

Tie Rod End 1.00 103.59 103.59 DS1458

Tie Rod End 1.00 94.17 94.17 DS1459

Tie Rod End 1.00 96.54 96.54 ES3496

Shock Absorber 2.00 85.82 171.64 911103

Shock Absorber 2.00 83.05 166.10 911104

Multi-Purpose Seal 1.00 15.00 15.00 5131

Multi-Purpose Seal 1.00 12.57 12.57 710241

GEAR OIL 4.00 10.00 40.00 1

Wheel Stud 1.00 3.67 3.67 610-218

PCS BIG BORE GEARBOX 1.00 700.00 700.00 PSCSG852K3

Steering Shaft 1.00 252.37 252.37

 

REPLACE BOTH INNER AXLE SEAL, BALL JOINTS, 900.00

HUBS REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS 270.00

REPLACE GEARBOX, AND STEERING SHAFT 180.00

REPLACE ALL STEERING LINKAGE, TRACK BAR 180.00 AND SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS REPLACE LR WHEEL STUD 90.00

REPLACE SHOCKS ALL AROUND 162.00

 

ORING 1.00 15.00 15.00 1

ROTELLA 3.00 16.00 48.00 1

OIL FILTER 1.00 12.00 12.00 1

COOLANT 3.00 15.00 45.00 1

ATF 2.00 6.00 12.00 1

Serpentine Belt 1.00 40.20 40.20 K080810

Water Pump 1.00 59.45 59.45 CP7145

Valve Cover Gasket Set 1.00 27.24 27.24 PS50397R

Rear Main Seal Kit 1.00 50.08 50.08 BS40650

Timing Cover Gasket Set 1.00 50.94 50.94 TCS45994

Valve Cover Gasket Set 1.00 175.32 175.32 VS50506R

 

RESEAL INNER TIMING COVER, OIL PAN, AND VALVE COVER, TAPPET COVER, WATER PUMP REPLACE 2,700.00   

DIAG AND REPAIR LOW PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM SENSOR 90.00

 

Looking at $5000.00... Let me know if you think anything is out of line and any suggestions you may have. Thanks a million!

 

 

Also... if anyone can recommend some place within an hour or so of the Phoenix area for him to take to for a second look......

Edited August 28, 20195 yr by dodgedieselnewbie

On 8/27/2019 at 7:32 PM, dodgedieselnewbie said:

I don't know what a PCS BIG BORE GEARBOX is. Is this good? Is Redhead still a good or a better choice? Should he go with Dodge Off Road steering brace as well?

 

Give @Blue-Top Steering a call excellent guy to work with. Maybe he'll respond to the tag.

 

The only time you need all the braces is when lift kits are used and oversized tires. Myself I've gone almost 400k miles and never used anything but factory parts. No upgraded steering or anything. I did replace my steering box because of seal failure from rust. 

 

On 8/27/2019 at 7:32 PM, dodgedieselnewbie said:

What track bar should he go with? Dodge Off Road? 

I've been using NAPA track bars with good results. 

 

On 8/27/2019 at 7:32 PM, dodgedieselnewbie said:

Shocks? Bilsteins still a great choice? Which model? Stock height...

Don't need to get sucked into brand names. I ran Rancho's 5100 for over 100k miles good shock. I've got KYB's now and another good shock. Bilsteins typically everyone runs to but not required.

 

On 8/27/2019 at 7:32 PM, dodgedieselnewbie said:

Are all ball joints created equal?

No Moog or Spicer joints no longer American made and tend to be of poor quality. My last batch was a set of I think AC Delco ball joints from RockAuto and have over 200k miles on them. 

 

On 8/27/2019 at 7:32 PM, dodgedieselnewbie said:

RESEAL INNER TIMING COVER, OIL PAN, AND VALVE COVER, TAPPET COVER, WATER PUMP REPLACE 2,700.00

OMG! That's a rip off. I would do that job in a half a day. Yeah you got to pull the VP44 out to do it right but its super easy to do. I did full write up on how to change that simple 20 dollar tappet seal. Gear case is a simple job too. Just get a crank seal and tube of grey silicone. Water pump is a 15 minute job. 2 bolts.