I Tried To Break My Duramax Tie Rods On Purpose! “Every GM Truck Owner”

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[@TruckMaster]

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[@TruckMaster]

Big shoutout to the subscribers of this channel! You guys are awesome 😎

[@keydanTheMan614]

Thanks man

[@michaeltaylor2825]

My next upgrade... been watch you from the start. Your channel has been very helpful........Keep it up brother

[@TruckMaster]

@@michaeltaylor2825 thanks!

[@wrathmax1887]

I'm honored to be a subscriber of yours Josh!! Your content is honest, educational , and fun for all ages! What more could you ask for? #nonothankyoujosh

[@captainclay4595]

Thanks josh u r awesome too

[@tomandolina383]

A idler/pitman arm support kit is a good option for your boosted launches and sled pulls.

[@glennkinsey7712]

It’s a lot harder to break stock tie rods with stock wheels put a little offset on there and they’ll snap in a hurry 😎

[@TruckMaster]

I was thinking that 😂

[@bought2build]

Love the content! But I noticed you don’t always wear safety glasses with air grinders or when hitting something with a hammer not going to go on a rant but I lost all vision in my right eye and almost lost the whole eye when I had a piece of metal come back and go through my eye after an object was struck with a hammer it was one of those things a hitch was stuck hit it and it will come out and it only took 1 swing I would hate to ever see someone els go through 5+ eye surgery’s and all the other crap I did I know it’s not something you always think about but it’s worth the extra 10 seconds or dealing with them fogging up I promise!!!!

[@builtbyme]

Replacing all the front end components is a must on these trucks. It makes such a huge difference just overall. Gas prices $3.29 regular gas and diesel $3.57 in NJ

[@TruckMaster]

This is very true

[@jessegarza6570]

5.09 diesel in lovely California

[@matthewhelton2644]

Just bought almost all front end components for my LBZ. Spent a fortune but it will be worth it!! :)

[@builtbyme]

@matthewhelton2644 definitely will be. I know not everyone goes with kryptonite, but for the warranty, you can't beat it. So far i haven't had any issues with any of their parts. Plus just knowing its all been done when i get rowdy i dont have to worry.

[@matthewhelton2644]

@@builtbyme yea I couldn’t afford to go all out with kryptonite parts. Only did the control arms, and tie rods through them and got idler and pitman arms from dmax store. I’m hoping it all holds up!!

[@americancoalminer6828]

HOLY CRAP! That first clip of that black Duramax was at Rocky Mountain Raceways in West Valley City Utah!!! I grew up there and used to race on the Oval Track side! Talk about bringing back some good memories man! 2018 was a super sad year when they sold the track. Then they finally tore it down in 2020. Wow man, crazy crazy.

[@TruckMaster]

Small world 👍

[@robf566]

In CT, gas is $3.25 for gas and I think diesel is like $3.40 or so, I didn't notice the diesel price since I drive a gasser

[@mase7207]

Your my favorite channel. You got back working on my lly when I was about to sell her. $15000 on parts alone last month. Keeping her now, keep up the good work and thanks,,,

[@haskellburks]

Hello Josh and Melanie. I've enjoyed all of your videos. They've been very educational and helpful for everyone who watches your charnel. I've enjoyed your videos for the fun.

[@AlbertAGhazaleh]

I haven't looked at my front end of 17..., but now very curious to look! Just insane to have tie rods that look like they belong a half ton truck! Another great educational video!!!!!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks!

[@joeybingham8494]

Do you prefer ppe tie rods over Kryptonite? I run kryptonite on my 1/2 ton and I love em but I could see how ppe could be stronger cause they’re just 2 pieces instead of kryptonite’s being 3 pieces since they have an inner, outer and a sleeve connecting the 2.

[@TruckMaster]

I’m torn it’s a tough one. Both are my favorite 😂👍

[@jakes_lbz]

My truck would look like those ones on the sled pulls for sure. Still waiting on Kryptonite tie rods, center link, control arms, and ball joints.

[@Brandon_Meckley]

First clip was Rocky Mountain Raceway in West Valley City, Utah. No longer there :( I was at the track that day. Pretty cool to see that truck finish the race like that.

[@shemwhitehead9517]

It's not always the engineers chintzing out. Oftentimes it's the accountants that whittle things down to flimsy junk. Just look at what it costs for Kryptonite vs AC Delco steering parts.

[@TruckMaster]

Very good point thanks 👍

[@dieselfuel9794]

Leaf springs in the front is the only way to go I know people are are going. To say coil or independent front suspension but make no mistake leaf springs hold more weights less issue

[@tpate93]

Time for kryptonite straight center link. If I ever get another duramax that’ll be one of my first upgrades. Love the one on my LLY!

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Truck master I had a buddy that had a 2005 LLY Duramax that he kept breaking the front tie rods on when he would hook up to a full grain wagon and pull it to town to the coop!! He would end up breaking the tie rods every time he would end up hooking up to the full grain carts!!! I told him time after time to put the PPE tie rods on the truck and quit thinking about breaking tie rods ever again!!! He had baught the sleeves to put over the factory tie rods and would still end up breaking tie rods but he never ended up buying the PPE tie rods!! He had replaced over a dozen tie rods from breaking them all!! Some were after market ones but never the PPE tie rods or the Kryptonite tie rods ends!!! I have a 2007 classic Duramax and the very first thing I ever did to it the very first week I baught the truck was I put the PPE HD tie rods on it and ran them same tie rods for at least 10 years and never broke one!! They did end up getting a little sloppy so last year I replaced them with crypt tonight tie rod ends and so far have had good luck with them!!! The two best after market tie rods money can buy for sure!!!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RobertHolster1]

That thumbnail says "Hey guys, you wanna go fithing? Leths go fithing." (Reference to the goose that got his bill turned sideways from getting kicked by a hoss😅) Btw, we have a mutual friend. Doug Clayton, former Drill Sergeant. He was my PSG at 88M School at FT Leonard Wood in 2009! Alpha Company 58th Trans. Good Bless, Brother!

[@asianpersuasion1807]

I just noticed you hit Cadillac rims on the Tahoe. Nice. Definitely need those upgraded tie rods! Plenty of examples at the end.

[@CHICOB4261]

Hey truck master great video as usual! I was checking out those PPE tie rods and found them on Amazon for $243! I think I’m gonna get them I can install those on my 05 Duramax. I paid $2.85 at Sam’s club for diesel yesterday

[@vitaliydiyguy7570]

Go kryptonite!!!

[@Savagewon44]

diesels almost 4.00$ here in Seattle and gas is around 3.80$ thanks Brandon!!!

[@TruckMaster]

Wow

[@johnbuss7448]

Oshkosh, last night was 3.35 this morning 3.49. Glad I filled up last night

[@nathangiannopoulos3619]

Here in south west Pennsylvania gas is 3.45 a gallon and diesel is 4. I hear some saying gas could hit 3.65 by mid winter.

[@jrjr5908]

Don't know if you've ever used kryptonite or not, but some good heavy duty products. Plus they have great customer service.

[@TruckMaster]

Yes! Every thing Front end on the LB7 is Kryptonite. Awesome products

[@vvnoxvv1716]

Paid $3.45 for Diesel in South Florida today. Oil now is $81.45 a Barrel and will go to $100 a Barrel soon and eventually to $200 a Barrel due to Natural Gas Price

[@markpedlow6801]

G'day from Australia, absolutely love the channel mate👍

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Mark!

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

WD broke so many that the only ones left are probably made of kryptonite

[@TruckMaster]

😂

[@OldskoolArtCustoms]

Snapped mine offroading. Went with sleeves until I do my SAS

[@petek6522]

Measure from end to center of grease niple, the new component has more material around the joint

[@texaspasttime2401]

Went to DFW airport Monday and saw diesel for 3.79. I found it for 3.09 and gas is 2.79 back home.

[@blackdout6.6]

Thank you truck master because I noticed my thing was moving too when I switched my tie rods after breaking them.Now I know what to change.Always learning from the best thanks!

[@TruckMaster]

I appreciate it

[@glennkinsey7712]

Diesel fuel $3.35 in my little town, north of Reed city, MI.

[@SlowWhite6.6]

What’s the goal for the L5P? Excited to see it more.

[@TruckMaster]

I’m doing a full emissions build

[@TJ-cc6gw]

Southwest Indiana…$3.75/gallon for diesel. This time last year I was paying $2.11/gallon. Ridiculous.

[@lbz_manny8031]

Down here in Florida Gas is 3.15 and Diesel is at 3.45 5 days ago it was at 3:25

[@donkean2164]

Yesterday 10/13 $4.18 @ Love's Truck Stop Jonestown, Pa.

[@kolbyrucks9491]

North East Alabama diesel prices: $2.99-$3.20 depending on where you go.

[@michaelparker5814]

I've seen the tie rods do that on a friend's Tahoe when she hauled my loaded trailer home for me and she had a 3/4 Tahoe with I assume same front end parts on it crazy how bad of a design that was

[@bennys768]

I drive from Mt. Pleasant to Midland every day and I still can't afford to fill my tank in my 99 Jimmy....$3.40 most places. Keep up the great work 👍.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks!

[@truckguy6666]

Maybe you need a better job

[@larrywarren1049]

I live 45 minutes from mt pleasant y do you drive that every day u hotshot driver

[@6.6chevay13]

So, i had the ppe ones and once the boots wore out they were basically ruined. Eventually I went to sleeves. I’m curious to see what’s the difference between these PPE rods compared to stock ones with sleeves. Are 2-300 tie rods worth the price compared to $40 sleeves? 🧐

[@dakotadickens3747]

Sleeves aren’t as strong but for a daily driver are fine. If your gonna boost launch or sled pull you’ll still break them. They are a plus but not a plus plus upgrade. Plus plus plus is a straight axle swap.

[@6.6chevay13]

@@dakotadickens3747 gotcha! I’ve heard some people say they work well for boosted launched but never really seen them in action

[@glennkinsey7712]

Obviously as every Duramax owner knows the other thing that Amplifies this problem is when your keys are turned up my truck is lowered stock tie rods everything is in a straight line no Problems yet I do have kryptonite sleeves which is a huge upgrade

[@TruckMaster]

Yes definitely! Angles are very important

[@Yippa391]

Never any issues since 07...all the dodges at work are screwed. Ford's can't keep a manifold on.

[@johnc9217]

Gas up here in Canada is equivalent to $5.36/G and diesel is $5/g

[@jaymay75]

$3.39 a gallon in Jacksonville Florida today. Thanks for the video Josh

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Jay

[@nickcannon3138]

the opening clip is from a drag strip where i live in utah hahaha seen trucks do that many times there.

[@jonmaciel4696]

I love Chevy and gmc trucks but I never understand why they went with IFS with their had trucks at least their 1500’s is understandable but their hd trucks idk about that 🤔

[@G0RD0NL1M35]

Hope all is well Truckmaster. I was wondering if those tie-rods are better in your opinion than the Kryptonite ones. Also, thanks for including the wheel hub R&R for your Tahoe at the end. I'm actually waiting on my Kryptonite ones to ship so I can replace the ones on my LBZ. Anddddd diesel is about $5.10 where I'm at(Guam). Thanks!

[@pabloramirez6452]

Good morning all. Will the PPE HD Tie Rods you showed us be available for 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD diesel High Country? Thanks for all your help and very detailed videos. See you from Miami Florida.

[@williamoddo3706]

Well that was another great video Josh and down here in Poplarville Mississippi at the Chevron station regular gas is $ 2.89 for regular and Diesel is $3.09 more than a dollar a gallon jump since last year thanks Joe

[@zhongxina5595]

What did joe do?

[@williamoddo3706]

@@zhongxina5595 Well for starters he stopped the keystone pipeline as soon as he got in office. And he stopped all new oil leases in the Gulf and he stopped fracking. So what he did was stopped us from being oil independent to oil depended to all of the countries that hate our guts so I hope answers your question if not I understand

[@austinolds4821]

I live in Canada so we do litres 1.45 regular and 1.38 for diesel

[@zhongxina5595]

@@williamoddo3706 thx for clarifying

[@WBOS72]

Ontario, Canada. Diesel $5.25/USA gallon, Regular $5.27/US gallon.

[@geraldschadler7006]

So my truck needs some work on it but I'm curious what everyone else thinks on this. I don't have all the money to fix everything at once but should I go for the worn out wheel bearing(just one) with all the ball joints or get the leaking hoses(very slowly over time) from the power steering replaced first? I also like the content and the tips you give to us Truck Master. And like you I served in the Army(11B) and deployed to Afghanistan too.

[@TruckMaster]

Awesome! I’d do with wheel bearings and sleeves on the tie rods if you are on a budget

[@geraldschadler7006]

@@TruckMaster Thanks

[@bradstubbings9871]

Manteca California, Gas 3.89 and Diesel 4.03 at one place and 3.97 other place.

[@erichwohlfarth6862]

can't wait you getting done project for cummins! what's next project after cummins?

[@TruckMaster]

I’m hoping to get a 3rd Gen on the channel

[@bigrob572]

Up in the upper peninsula I'm paying 3.59 a gallon for diesel and 3.39 for regular gas

[@nobodyimportant290]

Gas at the absolute best is $2.53 Diesel at absolute best is $2.99 Average for gas is about $2.70 Average for Diesel is about $3.10 Thats in Texas where the fuel is refined.

[@TruckMaster]

Wow!

[@robferko6528]

Filled up yesterday diesel was $3.99 a gallon, I live in PA, $125 for a tank

[@coleslacy9680]

Idk bout yall but I sure do love watching dodge and fords death wobble stock from the factory 🤣

[@bhollingsworth]

What you're not understanding is these trucks are engineered to keep you coming back to the service shop. There is no money to be made for them if parts don't eventually break ... See: DEF Heaters / Tank Pumps. There is a lot of money to be made in parts and service.

[@TruckMaster]

You are absolutely correct

[@helix6609]

Relax on your diesel price, here in Central Europe it’s 6,97$ per gallon

[@steveashworth6707]

I had to replace the whole front end on our duramax and the parts looked like they came off a toyota!, my power stroke has a much heavier duty front end on it!.

[@shawnhagar5611]

Gas in Oregon is anywhere from $3.99 a gallon to $3.45 and Diesel is $3.85 a gallon to $3.45 and going up

[@kenszorosy2133]

I’m working in New Jersey $3.49 is the cheapest. But I’ve seen $3.63. Back home in southern Virginia it’s $3.23

[@bradleyhodges451]

When you took off the first time on the street you’re right front wheel turned in

[@Z71_Kevin]

I need to buy some tie rods for my LLY, but I’m torn between Duramaxstore tie rods or PPE tie rods, why not make a comparison video between them? Keep up the great work! 🤘🏻

[@TruckMaster]

I could be wrong but I think they are exactly the same

[@brianvera2353]

Go kryptonite

[@dieselfuel9794]

Gas prices is a bit more than diesel here in north Alberta Canada

[@chadauthement7507]

Really wish you would have showed the pitman and idler arm replacement. I have that job to do on my 08 LMM. Still enjoy your videos though.

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Mitsubishi makes strong parts. My standard tie rods are the same size as your new ones

[@jaybirdls1]

Reminding me why I went from Chevy to Ram! I don’t miss that IFS at all.

[@TruckMaster]

I don’t blame you

[@truckguy6666]

cummins ram is a POS truck wrapped around a legendary engine.

[@BrianFaure]

Paid 2.95 here in NW Austin TX and was a major shop....not a dangerous small gas station.

[@RyanlaBlue51]

It's like $3.20 a gallon here Tucson Arizona

[@VictorPerez-mx1ld]

3.50 for unleaded and 3.20 for diesel north east of Colorado

[@The209prettyboy]

Diesel in central California is 5.00 a gal at some places

[@carlunnerstall3226]

Since gassers don't have the torque that diesels do could there be potentially last chance of breakage of the tie rods?

[@TruckMaster]

Yes definitely

[@carlunnerstall3226]

I did purchase Rough Country cast A-Arms in order to correct the geometry of the lift I purchased for the front and rear

[@ronthompson2366]

Can't complain about IFS... I did when it first came out, like anything new. Having owned many SFA 4wd vehicles. Prior to IFS 4wd. Many broken axles , knuckles... gears... drive shafts. SFA vehicles bounce solid over objects .. railroad tracks...pot holes... extremely rough riding. Less travel to suspension... In other words we cursed them too and soon praised the IFS. Agreed suspension parts should be beefier. But the vehicle already costs 80k. Plus it's not... not designed to be fully launched in 4wd on a paved dry surface or otherwise. Especially when enhanced performance changes have been made to the engine. Pulling a tractor pull sled is beyond the scope and yeah... a smart move is to build a vehicle for such a purpose. Probably go with a solid axle Dana 60 minimum... Not to mention increasing tire size, wheel size and offset, lift... You modify one thing and you will modify everything else in the future. If you're doing extreme hard launches... your going to break things ...So yeah it would be nice to get a off the lot fully built up truck.... and I bet for the right price $$$$. You probably can. So do you curse the parts and IFS ? Or the judgement of the way it was driven ?

[@Sleepy_Foo]

Could I get away with using this on a 1500 6 lug? Or what would be a good set to use?

[@DeviousD707]

Bay Area California was almost $5 dollars a gallon at one point for diesel !!!!!

[@mekhiliotta2514]

in Washington state diesel is cheaper I get it at 3.29 and gas is at 3.70 and Ive seen it upwards of 4.20 a gallon

[@j.c.lawntreesnow6272]

After seeing those rods fail at the pulls I will definitely be getting ppe rods and won't be signing my truck up to pull anytime soon peace bro

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Oh also forgot that I also baught the PPE race idler and pitman arm with the PPE race center arm!! I haven’t had any issues with the PPE stuff other then the tie rods becoming sloppy over time!!!

[@wyatttucker8218]

Diesel is $4.86 a gallon here in central California

[@MREASILYDISTRACTED1]

94 octane here in Ontario is $1.71/L, which I think converts to $6.47 a gallon. Diesel here is $1.40/L which I believe converts to $5.29 a gallon.

[@BossGoals]

You effed around and found out 🤣 also Kryptonite and Cognito use Moog joints so it doesn’t matter

[@caddidon]

Because of this video I ordered Kryptonite tie rod ends for my 20 L5P

[@TruckMaster]

Great choice

[@zacknelson8918]

Kryptonite all the way on my lbz

[@brycekonge5790]

Here in SE B.C gas is 149.9/L and diesel is 137.9/L

[@rooster72886]

Kryptonite death grip rated up to 22,000 pounds of stress b4 theyll come apart and lifetime warranty win win in anyone's book

[@TruckMaster]

Agreed

[@pancake7604]

Here in northern Indiana diesel is around 3.50

[@wrathmax1887]

I'm trying to decide between MBRP 3in Down Pipe from XDP or PPE 3in Down Pipe from TruckMaster Diesel for my LML 🤔 TruckMaster has a better price and review and evidence to support me buying the PPE!? What do you think everyone? 🤔

[@fittedproductions]

I do drive a Dodge I upgraded to the synergy tie rod and drag link but that aftermarket one you have is really beefy

[@joshlujan3318]

Out here in the PRC, Diesel is actually cheaper than gas.

[@TruckMaster]

Wow 😯

[@raymocandler]

3.80 for diesel and 3.90 for gas here in Washington.

[@81winski]

In Finland 95 octane, wich is 10% ethanol is $2,11 per litre or $7,98/gal and diesel $7,23/gal

[@natep1661]

To end the debate, IFS superior on road, Solid axel superior off road.

[@TruckMaster]

Good point

[@christophermix6845]

I wish GM would of just stuck with solid axles.

[@price9195]

Only made it to 4 minutes in but looked like the tie rods were still fine.

[@gavinhalstead_wolf]

That is cool truck like the rims on it

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@Bru946]

Yeah I wish Chevy would just use a solid front axle. The ifs ride quality difference really isn’t that improved in a HD truck. Last time my experience was dangerous when I was in snow and had to give it some gas in 4wd, the front wheels immediately snapped in and the truck left me stranded.

[@duncanstratton903]

Just saying, GM should've never gone to IFS and just stayed soild axels. I can't wait to get my WFO dana 60 swap kit in for my 05!

[@TruckMaster]

That’s awesome 👍

[@duncanstratton903]

@@TruckMaster if the full swap didn't cost so much I'd almost suggest that you do it to one of your dmaxs. I got to drive an 08 swapped one it was night and day!

[@seanthornhill9503]

The ifs does great for its intended purpose. Gm isn’t building these vehicles to be boosted launched or mud bogged. They also have the best ride quality…

[@owenbearden5769]

Build it right and the ifs is unmatched

[@duncanstratton903]

@@seanthornhill9503 it's not necessarily about the ride quality to me, it's about the dependability. Solid axles are way more dependable in the long run, for starters larger components which leads to fewer moving parts. I'm not hating on ifs, for the job that GM built these chassis they work, phenomenally. But I still come back to the fact that I've had to rebuild the front end of so many GM trucks that were farm trucks, work trucks, and even daily drivers. I've done a lot less work of Ford or dodge trucks that are solid axle for the same reasons as I've pointed out. I don't know where my path may take me, so personally having the extra longevity of the components is where I've fallen to. I'd rather pay a little more for the components up front vs. buying the same parts over and over again.

[@Grey_Beard72]

I would lay money on the bean counters being the reason for the thin tie rods.

[@Grey_Beard72]

Also, those factory tie rods are not designed to be launched hard after doubling your horsepower and torque.

[@iq6840]

What's the best to upgrade a 2023 Tahoe?