[Richard Ramon]

Thank you Billy. I will try that.

[Richard Ramon]

Excellent!

Makes total sense. I will ask a guy I know to rent his lift for a few hours to make it easier to inspect.

[Richard Ramon]

Excellent! Thank you as always for your expert advice

[Richard Ramon]

The spongy brake pedal gave me reason to check the front pads.

[Richard Ramon]

Copy that. I did make sure the parts looked like the ones being replaced. It was a very good lesson for me. Thank you for your help, time and input.

[Richard Ramon]

Okay. I have a feeling that the parts were not compatible. I had no problem getting the tie Rod on the driver’s side to slide right into the ball joint. The parts are moog replacements.
Should I order just another tie Rod from the same place hoping it will fit or what should I do?

[Richard Ramon]

Sorry, I meant to say the outer tie rod is the issue. Should I replace?

[Richard Ramon]

Hey Richard,

I still have not purchased my jack but have used my mechanic friend’s.

3 weekends ago, I(we) finally got around to replacing my lower ball joints and my outer tie rods (both sides). Took awhile as I have never worked on suspension prior. Everything went well until the last ball joint (passenger side). For some reason, we had a difficult time in getting the stem to seat properly and completely. Managed to get a few threads of the crown nut to take which is where I decided for my buddy to use his 1200 ft torque cordless. Well, we ended up stripping the stem and were unable to get the crown nut fastened all the way; hence we were unable to put the cotter pin in.

I managed to LIMP my truck home driving no more than 30mph on a couple freeways. The steering was scary at best! Drove it about 20 miles. My truck has been sitting in my driveway since. I am hoping an alignment will fix the issue but wanted to get your take.

thanks

[Richard Ramon]

Great! Thank you for your help

[Richard Ramon]

Hey Richard. When checking up the front end should I put chokes on the backs of the rear tires and same with back in front of the front tires?

[Richard Ramon]

Got it. Yeah, I just read an article about the HF jack recall. I am planning on getting the Torin Big Red 3 ton double locking for my daughter’s sedan. And if they offer the double locking version of the taller ones I will use them for my Taco.

[Richard Ramon]

Where can I get some decent stands for decent prices?

[Richard Ramon]

Thank you again Richard. How come not to use jack stands from HF?

[Richard Ramon]

Hi Richard,

10-4. I will cease to look for problems. My fluid levels are fine.

thank you

[Richard Ramon]

Thank you Will. I plan on replacing both inner and outer tie rods. bushings, shocks and struts

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