{"product_id":"ppe-2001-2010-gm-6-6l-duramax-extreme-duty-forged-steering-assembly","title":"PPE Extreme-Duty Forged Steering Assembly 158100110 | 2001-2010 Duramax 6.6L LB7,LLY,LBZ,LMM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPE Extreme-Duty Forged Steering Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9119a485-9f14-48bd-843e-5705a585a56c-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ecb7a103-b9d3-417a-8488-a1dba90b5d44\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eUpgrade your steering with a system built to handle more—more power, more tire, and more abuse. Designed for 2001–2023 GM 2500\/3500HD trucks, this Extreme-Duty Steering Kit eliminates weak points in the factory setup and delivers the strength, control, and confidence needed for towing, off-road use, sled pulling, or high-performance applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eAt the heart of the kit is a forged OE-style (dog-leg) center link, upgraded to a massive 1.5-inch diameter with a 7\/8-inch drill for maximum rigidity. It pairs with PPE Extreme-Duty Forged Pitman and Idler Arms, both equipped with replaceable dual bearings to increase lifespan and simplify maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThe included Stage 3 Forged Tie Rod Assemblies are engineered for serious durability. With 1.5-inch wide forged tie rods, oversized 2 1\/3-inch ball joints, and a larger adjustable inner ball joint, they provide unmatched strength and steering precision. 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