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Old 12-04-2011, 10:04 AM
Jakester1994 Jakester1994 is offline
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Default What does this do? and is it important?

So the other day, this line snapped, and is this anything important, or can it slide? Its the black rod sticking out.
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Old 12-04-2011, 10:06 AM
BettyVo7 BettyVo7 is offline
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Default Re: What does this do? and is it important?

Better pic would help, where is it located?
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Old 12-04-2011, 10:07 AM
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Default Re: What does this do? and is it important?

It looks like the steering rack kind of. need a better pic and description.
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Old 12-04-2011, 10:12 AM
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Default Re: What does this do? and is it important?

It is on the front axle, I will post a picture of the area where its at asap.

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Here is the front axle, which it is located. (the black rod sticking out is what I need to know if its important, and yes I know the power steering line is broken, Im waiting to get it fixed)

Here is a better picture of the black rod
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Old 12-05-2011, 05:07 AM
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Default Re: What does this do? and is it important?

Just remembered, when this line got pulled (the black rod sticking out), The engine smoked a little bit, but hasn't since Ive restarted the truck.
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