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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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I can feel it when im driving sometimes. Its the bottom point where it connects to the shaft. Am i just looking at replacing a single part (where it meets the box, joint perhaps) or do i need a new shaft or box. Thanks guys.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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I can feel it when im driving sometimes. Its the bottom point where it connects to the shaft. Am i just looking at replacing a single part (where it meets the box, joint perhaps) or do i need a new shaft or box. Thanks guys.

If you've already checked and KNOW it's the joint below the steering box, get the tie rod end that connects to the pitman arm.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Actually i mean in the engine bay.. where it comes out the wheel and meets to the box. Intermediate shaft i should say.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Not to mention i need new leafs, shackles, rear main replacment, u-joints, window regulator, all around body bushings and im not even lifted. Its a money pit, and i make 8.50 and hour. i love the thing, and i hope it loves me long enough so i can fix it.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Today i figured out its the rag joint where it meets at the bottom at the box. I can shake it lightly when parked at the bottom rag joint. Would i be better off getting a new rag joint or a new steering shaft? Im guessing the rag joint but on ebay there are some shafts for like 30$ aswell.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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If its the same as the Ram p/u, you have to buy the whole shaft which is what you should do anyways,buy a flamingriver shaft.
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