The dealership replaced the steering shaft in about 45 minutes. It feels like new.

Just for the heck of it I asked what was the latest he'd heard about piston slap. He said nothing except that if it happens,it's normal.

 

I feel ya brother.Sure alot of others here do to.I is like a different truck.

 

i need to get mine fixed soon b/f the warranty goes out. do they replace it for nothing if it's under warranty?

 

Mine was done under warranty (13k) . Get it done and save some money.

 

i think that it can be replaced even if the warranty is out because it was a national recall

 

I've heard something about they're replacing them up to 60k but would someone verify this for me. Even though I've only had the clunk a couple of times (while turning and hitting potholes) do you think the dealership would replace it for me.. I'm almost at 60k.

 

Mine was doing it all the time. Maybe your's doesn't have the shaft problem but made noise from bottoming-out or hitting a limit.
I'd say have them check it out before the 60k.

 

so this recall is for 04's also right. my wife is taking it in next week to get it fixed i just wanted to make sure they don't do the grease thing like before. last time i had it in the replaced some seal in the gear box too. but it came back last wek after i wash the engine bay

 

They said they don't do the grease fix anymore;they replace the shaft.

 

i'm living in maine right now they are a little weird at that dealer so should she ask before they do it to let them know she knows about the recall?