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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2004
23:37:36
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 Subject: Ball Joint options
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I was given an option on ball joint replacement.
Both options are MOOG products.
The first: Replace the ball joints only.
Second: Replace the upper and lower control arm assembly.
I ask my fellow Dak owners
Which option has anyone done and which would you suggest?
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Demon
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
00:08:23
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I just had the ball joints replaced. replacing control arms will cost quite a bit more.
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Matt
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
01:42:28
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IF you do it yourself, I'd suggest the entire arm, as this will also give you new bushings, keep in mind that after either you should have a professional alignment done.
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
02:31:14
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$40 ball joint or $200 control arm with the ball joint and new bushings? I wouldn't pop extra money for a new control arm since they come with the OEM rubber bushings, if you want new bushings when you have the balljoints replaced go with a set of Energy Suspensions urethane bushings.
I just had one of my rubber bushings rip apart, wished I had replaced them with urethane bushings when I was in there last year replacing the ball joints,,, oh well :(
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tlc361
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2004
15:43:20
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Thanks, fellow Dak owners.
I was given options when I took my truck in for an alignment.
They (Big O Tires) assumed bad ball joints, (as I didi) since this is the usual cause of problems.
Good news, the ball joints are good only the alignment was off a bit.
Now I know what to do when the ball joints do fail.
Once again Thanks
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