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2/13/2002
15:03:25
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Driving my 91 2WD Dak today. About 15MPH turned a corner and the steering let go with a bang, followed by a loud scaping sound on the road. A broken ball joint! Glad this didn't happen at 65 !!!!! Would have been rollover time.
I have never heard of a broken ball joint on a MODERN never-abused vehicle. Comments please...
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Tim S.
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2/13/2002
15:39:48
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Fix it and move on.
Tim
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2/13/2002
15:47:46
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>Fix it and move on.
Have to. No alternative. But have you seen a Non-accident related BROKEN ball joint in a recent production car? I haven't. Loose and worn ones, yes. BROKEN, no. Too Scary!
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Rascal
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
19:28:23
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Yes, I had one break on a corvette one time going straight down an interstate at 75 mph..its not so unusual.
Rascal
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CW
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2/13/2002
20:44:11
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All I have to say is why didn't you notice something wrong before this happened? If the ball joint fell out of its socket there had to of been some warning.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm throttle body, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat. Electric fan Convertion, Awaiting HO cams.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
21:32:20
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I agree. Only a really worn joint will come out
of its socket. Every time you have the truck up
check to see how they are. Keep em lubed
too.
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2WD
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
22:40:06
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>All I have to say is why didn't you notice something wrong before this happened? If the ball joint fell out of its socket there had to of been some
warning.
Did not fall of socket. It fractured and EXPLODED! Truck had regular dealer maintainance since new and a special safety inspection (by dealer) 3 months ago prior to change of (family) ownership. You tell me what happened.
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2WD
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2002
22:41:57
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>Yes, I had one break on a corvette one time going straight down an interstate
at 75 mph.
Glad you are here to tell about it. Good thing you didn't swerve into oncoming traffic or roll into the ditch. Or, did you?
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Rascal
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
07:17:31
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Mine broke too, did not come out of its socket. It happened at a spot where the road and beginning of a bridge met. It was an uneven spot and whamo..was pretty interesting for a few seconds, but no, did not roll, (that time).
Drove it home, but it was not pretty. Vettes are tough, (1972 vette).
Rascal
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steph
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2/14/2002
10:09:36
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The only thing I could see is that it was a defect from the manufacture. Can you tell me if it was a Moog or other type of premium ball-joint or some cheap jobber part? I would try and find out the brand, if possible, and write the company.
Steph.
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Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
10:41:14
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>Can you
tell me if it was a Moog
It was a factory original, 11 years old. I checked the recall list and see there were some mid-90s Dodge recalls for bad ball joints on some vehicles, but my 1991 Dakota was not on the list.
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Rascal
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
13:08:41
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Mine was just the stock ball joint that came on the vette, I just replaced them all and it drove much better anyway.
Rascal
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scat pack
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2/14/2002
16:48:38
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Can't grease a ball joint the factory didn't put a zerk fitting on !
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Rascal
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
17:44:30
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Zerks? We don't need no stinking zerks!
:)
Rascal
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Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2002
17:53:31
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WORD FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER: Ball joint had stripped threads and let go. All else intact. Original Front end tight after 170,000 miles, and no further work is required. (Both ball joints replaced, one for damage, the other for precaution: $250.)
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