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Old 06-07-2011, 09:36 AM
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So I replaced all my tierod ends and draglink ends 3 months ago. Havent taken it off road and have put on tops 4000 miles. I noticed the lower ones are busted and blown. Rubber seals are cracked and smashed.

What would cause this? I do have a 4.5" lift and have not put a longer pit man arm.

All suspension is new and so are ball joints and wheel bearings. Alighnment is strait too.
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Crappy parts, is my first guess. Pics might be helpful.
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Ill try to get some today but they are bad. They are completely busted and crushed.
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I would have to go with incorrect pitman arm drop.
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Did the box say "Made in China" on it? There is the problem.
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Dont know where they were made...i bought them at autozone tho
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Tie rod ends, go with Moog. There a little bit more but the cheaper ones do come from China and they dont last worth a darn sometimes
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Originally Posted by Screwd up 6
Dont know where they were made...i bought them at autozone tho
Most likely cheapy parts or steering angle from the lift or both.

I usually pay the extra dollar for good parts at places that know how to find them.
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