Quote Originally Posted by Rocky72
Dave, got all my new parts from NAPA, just rebuilt the whole frontend. The only thing that I didn't change is the tie rod but we checked it and it seems to be fine. The truck is 4x4
Should be OK parts then - NAPA is a repackager of others parts and are generally pretty good.

A tie rod can wear at either end - the replaceable as well as the opposite which messes folks up regularly.

Does that '01 have what I would call wishbones coming from the front axle to the frame as my '06. My ancient '79 350 had some donuts at the frame mount that caused a bit of that kind of problem when they rotted out at 17 years of age (along with a lot of other perforated parts).

Guess I'm out of ideas!!!