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mt_goat · 09-20-2005, 05:52 AM

I don't think a lift will void this recall, unless it is a lift like mine that completely replaced the center link with an aftermarket part. A lift shouldn't make it any harder for the tech to replace the center link, it may however make it harder to do an alignment. I guess it's possible they may replace the center link for you then claim they can't set the alignment within specs because of your aftermarket lift. They could also claim (and rightfully so) that they can't set the alignment within specs because of your rusted or frozen adjustment cam bolts or your rusted or frozen tie rod adjusters. Working on the steering components of a 15 year old truck could be like opening a can of worms, especially if the truck has been driven in the rust belt for 15 years. I can envision all new front-end components (tie rods, ball joints, control arm bushings, adjustment cams, adjustment cam bolts, idler arm, pitman arm) being recommend for some at their own expense. It could turn into a real money maker for the service dept. You get a free center link but need $1000+ worth of front end rebuilding.

09-20-2005, 05:52 AM	#55 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,916	I don't think a lift will void this recall, unless it is a lift like mine that completely replaced the center link with an aftermarket part. A lift shouldn't make it any harder for the tech to replace the center link, it may however make it harder to do an alignment. I guess it's possible they may replace the center link for you then claim they can't set the alignment within specs because of your aftermarket lift. They could also claim (and rightfully so) that they can't set the alignment within specs because of your rusted or frozen adjustment cam bolts or your rusted or frozen tie rod adjusters. Working on the steering components of a 15 year old truck could be like opening a can of worms, especially if the truck has been driven in the rust belt for 15 years. I can envision all new front-end components (tie rods, ball joints, control arm bushings, adjustment cams, adjustment cam bolts, idler arm, pitman arm) being recommend for some at their own expense. It could turn into a real money maker for the service dept. You get a free center link but need $1000+ worth of front end rebuilding. __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000. Last edited by mt_goat; 09-20-2005 at 06:06 AM.