Hey guys,

This weekend I was doing an inspection on my front suspension and steering column and noticed the steering linkage is busted on the passenger side. Problem is I don't exactly know what this part is called, it's not the tie rod exactly this is the rod that runs all the way from one wheel to the other and connects below the upper control arm and above the lower control arm. Amazingly the truck still turns and drives fairly well as you can see from the image it looks like the point where it broke off formed a sharp point that has been jabbing directly into the rest of the bar making it look like something took a bite out of the metal. I've inspected the tire tread as well and it at least looks ok with no signs of cupping like you would see with a busted control arm.

Do you guys know what this exact part is called or the part number - this is for a chevy silverado 2500 yr 2000 6L V8.

Any idea how hard it is to replace this? I'm kind of at that point with this truck that I'm wondering if all the money and expense to keep it running is worth it - the whole thing is rusted out as h3ll on the underside but the engine is still running strong ... well mostly it is doing a P0300 and P0327 but it still drives ok ... for something with 265,000 miles on it.

Thanks,

Boltz

 

sway bar. price it out at rockauto.com
it can be done in the driveway

 

Swaybar. Fairly simple. Driveway fix doable.