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Did you do any good today?
Not much..

Had some work
 
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ALRIGHT! Hope it won't cost you a bunch?
Probably $3-400.00

Just realized the track bar has a ball joint on one end
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 10:59 PM
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Probably $3-400.00

Just realized the track bar has a ball joint on one end
Yes there is. Is it bad?
 
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Yes there is. Is it bad?
I'm assuming it is... Will find out Thursday when it gets on the lift...

Just hope it holds together till then
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:05 PM
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I'm assuming it is... Will find out Thursday when it gets on the lift...

Just hope it holds together till then
Must be getting worse rather quickly?
 
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Yeah it has this week... Usually it pops back into place, but it's taking more to get it in..
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:10 PM
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Should be easy enough to check since its out in the open.
 
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There isn't much else to replace...

I just need it fixed
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:14 PM
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There isn't much else to replace...

I just need it fixed
Damn straight you do, before you aren't my FTE bud.
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:16 PM
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Yeah, I don't like not feeling safe...

When that happens it's time to move on..
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:22 PM
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I sure hope they find it this time. This has cost you enough already.
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:27 PM
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I'm sure it is it...the end with the ball joint attaches to the steering knuckle my son said..

The other end has a bushing on the frame
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:32 PM
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The drag link has a ball joint on either end. One on the pitman arm and another on a steering knuckle.
 
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My bet is the track bar
 
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Old 06-30-2015, 11:40 PM
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Whatever it is I hope its fixed and you don't get hosed in the process.
 


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