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Drew Goetz
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4/14/2004
19:22:43
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I just replaced both the upper and lower ball joints on my 99 dakota. I was getting and i still am getting loud grinding when i make turns at slow speeds (ie...driving around a parking lot). It is definetely a metal on metal sound and i cant seem to figure out what else in my front end would be grinding like that?
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4/14/2004
19:29:00
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Tie rods? CV Joints?
Just a guess
Is yours 4X4?
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Drew Goetz
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4/14/2004
19:31:50
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Its a 2wd and just out of curiosity what do those usually cost to have done? Can they be done yourself or are they too difficult to try?
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4/14/2004
20:08:08
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Well i dont believe 2wd has CV joints. So maybe tie rods or wheel bearing? I haven't done either of these on my Dakota, so i couldnt give you a price. If you have the right tools, some knowhow with a wrench, and a good Haynes Manual (invaluable at $15) you could probably fix it yourself. But you need to diagnose it before you start tearing things apart. Can you at least isolate the noise to one side? You may want to have a mechanic diagnose it, even if you decide to fix it yourself.
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Jeff
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4/15/2004
03:06:50
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time to grease up those tie rods
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A thought
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4/15/2004
19:23:39
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I have had similar experiences, twice the rear axle lube and additive was replaced and cured the noise for about 20k miles. (limited slip or sure grip) The other was recently when turning there was a low rumbling/ vibrating coming from the front, replaced both front wheel bearings cured the problem. If it is in your front hubs you can either replace the entire hub and bearing assembly, or you can buy the bearing and replace it. The bearing are non serviceable. My price for a hub at Car Quest is 93.00, the bearing is a Timken set 49 from Auto Zone for 29.00. I bought bearings and did both for $ 60. They need to be pressed out and in.
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Lilred01
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4/15/2004
19:57:44
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If your wheel is turned hard against the steering stop and you hit even a small bump this will result in a metal grinding noise from the spindle rubbing against the the lower control arm. try putting some wheelbearing grease on the steering stops. the other thing could be if when you had the wheels off that you bent the dust shield and it touching the rotor.
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daniel911
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4/16/2004
07:19:41
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Id agree with AThought. I had the same problem with my 99 4x4, swore the noise was in the front but changed the oil in my rear diff. and added the mopar friction modifier additive and the sound went away. If you have limited slip diff this very well could be your problem..
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Drew Goetz
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4/16/2004
15:32:02
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That would be a good thought but i dont have 4wd and also i dont have limited slip. I am guessing its the tie rods or wheel bearings like was said above.
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4/17/2004
06:02:05
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it is the prack for the rack and pinion steering, it needs to be replaced and cannot be repaired.
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no actually..
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4/17/2004
12:39:40
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he has a 99, rack and pinion didnt come out until 2000
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4/18/2004
08:54:04
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I have a 99, and it does have rack and pinion steering. Just a guess when they did the redesign in 98 it would have it also.
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