Thanks guys! I just came back from Scottsdale, AZ last night..... we stopped in Salt lake city - it's a really nice over there... they also had about 4 inches of snow on the ground.... (makes me wish I was staying up there)

I appreciate all the feedback on this.... I PMed saltus440 for the spare shaft & the calmini IDB... hopefully get this fixed soon!!!

Thanks & will post updates ....
(see you all on the 8th of Jan!!!)

Just ordered the IAB from Calmini... got to find that long bolt that holds the IA to the IAB... Anybody got a spare one of these? spending $150 at the dealership for a hole assembly is really not an option!

I know where to get one for cheaper, pm me your # and I'll call you later.

So... I think Eric got a correct diagnostic of the issue!

It's the SLR IA bushings + the SLR centerlink bearings that are done.
They were brand new when I put them on the truck 1 year & 2 months ago...

My driver lower balljoint was done for as well so it had to be changed.

A million thanks for your help Eric couldn't have done it without you! Driving all the way to Worster in that snow storm was awesome!