2002 Dodge Ram shifter linkage grommet install cheat

[@jeffking4683]

This is the trick 100% . I struggled for over 30 minutes trying to get them in. Gave up and found this video on KZbin ….. took 5 minutes and they were both in no problem !!! Thank you for posting this video

[@SVMSICE]

I ordered mine off Amazon, that was the cheapest I could find. It’s under Ram trucks but it’s the exact same bushing for those who are wondering

[@bernardgraf7187]

great idea, I've struggled with these in the past and worried about the memory/deformity. Last time I just tossed it in the freezer the night before and it went right in then just let it come back up to ambient temperature to plug in the linkage...

[@VikingDane1968]

Great video. I also put the grommets in warm water for 30 seconds.

[@jaygatton4395]

I tried warm water and it didnt work :(

[@kipasmus8865]

Great help man. This was being a pain. Not so much now. Thanks again

[@leejones9737]

Thank you!! I have been struggling with this for sometime

[@larrywinchester8117]

You probably just saved me from setting the whole truck on fire! lol

[@abbies1073]

Could you tell me the part number for the linkage? Both my bushing are gone

[@sciencemansandera]

I put mine in a year or two ago using your meathod It worked fine but recently my driveshaft flew off and Musta hit it and busted one of the bushing so I have to do it again. Can you tell me is the rod supposed to just pop through those bushings and that’s it or is it supposed to have a circle clip on the other side or the clip? I couldn’t remember I thought originally they had a cotter pin in a washer, but I might be thinking of something else. Thanks.

[@kingtangofshang6]

Dude you are a fucking LIFESAVER! I’ve spent 2 days working on my 99 swearing that those stupid fuckin plugs won’t fit. Papas gettin 4 wheel drive today boys!

[@iamnoone.]

Damn i spent half a day trying to put them in tried this 5 minutes done. Thats man

[@davidsimington7617]

This helped a lot, they went in very well and fast

[@RamonLFrancisco]

I'll look underneath my 99 dodge ram 1500 and inspect the mechanism. The shifter lever knob that moves from 2h to 4h is difficult to move but after toggling it a bit, it does move. What do you think is causing the difficulty? I got this truck a month ago and overall a great truck and well maintained but want to have this shifter knob move easier. When I move from 2h to 4h , I see the light on the instrument panel that 4 wheel drive is engaged. Thanks for any advice.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

How long do you keep the hose clamp on for muscle memory??? I'll be doing it tomorrow on dodge ram 1500.

[@kingtangofshang6]

Shouldn’t take too long. Leave it on for like 5 minutes then pop it right in.

[@druggles96]

Damn. Struggling with one on the lever. Now i gotta go search for a tiny hose clamp.

[@geraldfahey2681]

I was able to finagle a pair of vice grips up in there and push grommet in with vice grips

[@codymx209]

my linkage falls out every time I use my 4x4

[@SVMSICE]

Awesome cheat! Does anyone know where I can get this grommet? I need it for my Dakota.

[@richardschaefer9858]

Napa and Advanced have them for $20 and $16 respectively. The ones that fit my 03 Ram 3500 anyway. They deteriorate every 5 years or so. real pain since you do not know they are gone until you need them.

[@SVMSICE]

@@richardschaefer9858 thanks for the info. I hadn’t checked but that seems like one of those parts the parts stores would carry 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bernardgraf7187]

most big name auto parts stores keep them in stock now... mine was Dorman #14078.

[@SVMSICE]

I ordered it off Amazon because that was the cheapest. I took a chance because it said it was for a Ram truck but it fit same size grommet.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@jamesgrates7170]

The bushings are no longer available from Chrysler so we are on are own to figure out what to do I’m doing mine tomorrow I have a plan

[@bobtucker8071]

NO , I get a cup of boiling water , drop the bushing in it for 5 or 10 minutes.. Then its soft and you can push it in with your thumb...No , this is not the way...

[@ncmike1121]

Thanks for posting this!

[@mpakirk]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@azchanrim]

Thanks for help

[@abdc916]

Yes!!!! 💪💪

[@rusco321]

Richest Man in Babylon!

[@matteojosue8041]

Thanks!!

[@jaygatton4395]

Now I have to go buy a hose clamp. F**K

[@molis53229]

Dish soap

[@kathyruuska7941]

Channel locks in less than two minutes.

[@jaygatton4395]

Not for me! Im wondering if its all about how new of a product the bushings are from the store. I destroyed a bushing trying to get one on with channel locks. :(

[@metal6566]

@@jaygatton4395 i just put one in my 03 ram 1500 I used plyers to get it half way in and then i pushed the bottom of the bushing in with a flat head screw driver took me about an hour of trying things. will do the 2nd one in a few days.

[@SVMSICE]

This is a terrible design in my opinion. They needed a better design for this. Mine wasn't easy smh lol