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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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well i went to get my truck aligned and found out a lot of stuff i didnt wanna hear haha turns out i have 2 bad ball joints and a bad u join on the drivers side plus a leaky gear box

i know how to fix the ball and u joins but what should i do about the leaky gear box? hmm?

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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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Get a new one. Replaced mine about 2 months ago and I can assure you that you won't be sorry. Steers like new again
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jake1
Get a new one. Replaced mine about 2 months ago and I can assure you that you won't be sorry. Steers like new again
hmm... sounds like the best idea... but is there anything i can do to keep it from blowing up until i get to it?
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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just make sure it has fluid in it and you'll be golden.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by fordtrucknut
just make sure it has fluid in it and you'll be golden.
lmfao.... this may sound stupid but what kind of fluid and where do i put it?
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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i run actual power steering fluid, but you can also run ATF, just make sure your power steering pump is full thats where it gets its fluid.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by fordtrucknut
i run actual power steering fluid, but you can also run ATF, just make sure your power steering pump is full thats where it gets its fluid.
ah thats what i figured... yeah i have to keep filling it up... when i bought it, it whined really bad. i checked it and it was bone dry.... alright thanks guys!
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