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Well, went the Moog DS1413 route Non Adj bar...$92 thru Amazon with Tax. However, the zerk grease fitting was missing but the new castle nut was in the box. So far I can't get any Grease fitting to fit the new bar...tried both SAE and Metric...where can a guy get a self tapping one... I have an e-mail into Moog and will call them tomorrow. Truck IS tighter, but My Mech says there is enough play to possibly warrant a steering box brace....

My last track bar was a: Quick Steer DS1413 Track Bar and it was installed in May of 2016...approx 10k ago...and about 6k of the 10 was just interstate driving!! Hmmm...I can get a ProForged Adjustable thru Amazon for around $100.00...BUT, the reviews I am seeing there are not very encouraging! Here is the part: Proforged 106-10044 Greasable E-Coated Track Bar I hope I'm not getting in trouble here, but I will cut and paste a couple of statements from some folks who Did buy the 100.00 bar: "had the track bar for 4months and i havent even put 2000 miles on it and i have to tighten the trac bar every other day even after using loctitie" "I have had this on my dodge truck less than 2000 miles and its wore out and cant figure out how to get product warranty of 100,000 please help Proforged 106-10044 Greasable E-Coated Track Bar" You Guys are getting the idea.... Maybe I am just better off getting a ACDelco 46B1127A for 45.88 and call it good. The local Autozone = 85 + tax for the non-adj bar. How important is the fact that the bar be Adjustable? Thoughts?

4th track bar in 171 k...Biggest tires I have run was 1 set of 285's... Mostly 265's and the truck has had an easy life...min towing rtc... Dunno .... So I guess, being as I'm waiting for the Doc to clear Me to get back to work ($12.00 per hour kinda puts a crimp in the ol budget, but Man am I Glad to get that!!) , what's the consensus as to the best value in a lower-cost track bar?

THANKS for the pics ISX! This is 'education" that I very much need and appreciate. This Forum is a Goldmine and I thank Everybody for All of Their help. Ed

I will let My Mechanic Friend know about the Timbo Unit being in Your store. I put a Timbo in My truck and am very pleased with it. Ed Seems like I remember a post about putting in a Relay Kit to power the lift pump...I can't find it....The post that is! Thanks, Ed Here is whats going on now...has My Mechanic and I puzzled... Any light would be appreciated!! Now to try and find the Topic of how to set up a relay to power the Raptor as I think the stock ECM is not getting juice to the Raptor. I can hear the relay click when I turn on the key, and bumping the starter still won't run the Raptor. Running a wire from the positive terminal to the red wire of the Raptor runs it, but I seem to remember a way to install a relay kit to be safe. Otherwise , She runs and shifts fine. I just must be a slow learner on this Forum biz!!

Has anybody figured out why track bar failure occurs? This will be the 4th or 5th one that I have had to replace in 170k.... The end that attaches to the cross member is quite loose... If I recall correctly, the last one I replaced was in 2016 at about 160k . It is a Quick Steer brand made of "Forged Steel" according to the manf. Thanks and if You Guys have a recommended unit to buy this time, I am ready to try a different brand. Ed PS: I am a much more mellow driver in my advanced age (53) than I used to be!!

Glad to hear the septic nightmare is over Mike!! Ed

This is a follow-on to what I posted in the "Thanks" topic! The only code I am seeing via the 3-turns of the key is: P1693. Using the OBD reader I get: 1689 and 234 My Mechanic Friend can't find power to the wire that supplies the Raptor.... Wondering if something in the main engine computer went by-by.... Thanks, Ed

Hi All, Just wanted to say Thanks for ALL of the help and advice received here! Big Blue made it back East after a year out West...moved back to Eastern PA and really like it here. Had a Great trip and even across The Continental Divide the weather was Great!! Arrived Dec1th after a 4 day run. Now We are only about 12 miles west of where We used to live (Orange County, NY), and here in PA, My wife and I can enjoy Our love of shooting sports! So, Thanks again All!! Ed and Sandy

Thanks MUCH Gentlemen!! Guess I'll give it a go on the adjustment part... There is no clunk in the steering wheel/shaft that I can detect...I did have the intermediate shaft replace about 2 years ago.The Local mechanic (here in Goldendale, Wa) wanted at least 2 hours @ $85 per hour to see if He could adjust the steering box and to install 3 tranny linkage grommets..That seemed a bit steep to Me! There is a Les Schwab and a Good Year Dealer here as well, as well as another couple Garages here...Goldendale is not a very big town as You might have guessed by now!! Pardon if My ignorance is showing, But is there a post/section that would have pics showing how/where to adjust the Play as described above? Thanks very much Guys! Ed PS: Just want to say a Big Thanks to everybody here...My hind wheels are draggin quite a bit while recovering from a 3rd spinal fusion...needless to say it is going to be quite a while according to the Neurosurgeonuntil I can get back into the harness doing Radiologic Technology. While I was in the hospital recovering from an earlier fusion, My Wife's neck was injured in an MVA, so She Her career as an Egistered Dental Assistant was ended.

Thanks Guys!! Have another cross-country coming up middle of next month, so really want to get Her snugged up! Is there a dedicated post to adjusting the steering box? Thanks!!!! Ed

Hey Guys, I have a Lot of play in my steering...replaced the steering box, tie rods, track bar, both front wheel bearings, tie rods, bushings, intermediate steering shaft, and shocks . Running 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires with 5k miles on them. Don't have wobble, just lots of play in the steering wheel. Thinking about a box brace.... Suggestions on brand etc? Thanks much in advance, Ed PS: Drove it from Orange County, NY to Klickitat County, WA. and feel like I did double the amount of steering that I used to do when it was younger.

Thanks ALL for Your patience with Me!! NPT plug ordered.

Thanks Much for the reply!! Here is link for the install instructions for the low pressure warning kit. https://www.bluechipdiesel.com/low_fuel_warning_install.html Does the banjo bolt have to be from Dodge? Thanks again, Ed

Just wanted to touch base here and Say a Big Thank-You to Everybody! Big Blue ran fine across county last Nov! Pulled a 2 axle U-Haul across the I80 rte with out issues. Arrived in Klickitat County, Wa. after 4 days. Replacing the APS and alternator seemed to do wonders for the truck. The OSC radiator has performed very well,, even with the mercury hitting 112 here early this month! Looks like We will be heading back east in Nov, with Our destination being the Pike County, Pa area. Hope to pull a 2013-14 Dodge Avenger behind us... While I'm here, the lift pump pressure I installed last Summer is leaking out of the end where the wire lead hooks on...Anybody know the size of the banjo bolt that fits the input side on the VP44? That sensor replaced the banjo bolt on the line that comes from the Raptor Lift pump. I just do not remember the size of the banjo bolt....12mm sound right? Thanks again All, Ed