Chassis parts: O.E. or Aftermarket?
#1
Chassis parts: O.E. or Aftermarket?
Hey everyone. I just put in some fresh shocks today (nothing special, just some Monroe Sensatracs) but boy, what a difference some fresh shocks make -- they were on sale too -- buy three get one free.
As theraputic as it is wrenching on the truck, every time I find something else. The front end is going (pitman, idler, drag link, rods, ball joints, etc.). Should I go O.E. or aftermarket?
I'm probably not the first to ask this, so are there any useful threads?
As theraputic as it is wrenching on the truck, every time I find something else. The front end is going (pitman, idler, drag link, rods, ball joints, etc.). Should I go O.E. or aftermarket?
I'm probably not the first to ask this, so are there any useful threads?
#4
Originally Posted by mt_goat
I replaced my ball joints, control arm bushings and tie rods last year and used OEM. Pitman arms rarely go out, are you sure its bad?
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
OEM on those parts though!
#6
Originally Posted by BLKNBLU
I just finished doing the same but went aftermarket. And I agree on the pitman arm advice. Here is a good link to an idler arm rebuild for about $15.
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
OEM on those parts though!
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/idler/
OEM on those parts though!
#7
Originally Posted by truckmike26
Mt Goat, it's the pitman arm alright. The one connected to the steering box. Moving the the steering back and forth by hand, there's visible play in the joint. Go figure.
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#8
Originally Posted by mt_goat
Oh I see now you have 35s and lockers, maybe that's why.
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