Junior's truck needs work... a lot of work :-(

[gimmie11s]

Hahahahaha NO.

 

This is why auto shops have a bad name.

 

This is also why many folks (me included ) do all of their own maintenance and mod work.

 

Great opportunity to learn on a truck like this.  The parts listed above (probably not all are even necessary) cost a fraction of that $5k quote and you/he will have the satisfaction of getting it done yourselves.

 

$5k... lol what a joke.

 

 

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Edited September 30, 2019 by gimmie11s

[Mopar1973Man]

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.