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DrewzR/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
19:41:17
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 Subject: New Control arms=New ball joints
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OK I got the western chassis 2 inch drop control arms and I went to go get my drop installed today and they said that I'm gonna need new lower ball joints because of the rivets! What are my options here when it comes to installing these! Couldnt I just drill the rivets and keep the same ball joints??? Or if I keep the rivets in like they say would I need new ball joints??
Thanks for the help!!!!!
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Joezzzzzzzzz
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
19:52:47
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Your post is a little confusing , But ball joints dont cost that much so you might as well get the new ones why its apart and then you are set for a good long time ! My Djms came wwith new ball joints so I didnt have that dillema
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DrewzR/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
19:56:12
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yeah i know they confused me a bit also when they told me!! what are some good places to get em from!!!
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UFDakota
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
20:08:27
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Hey, how do i know if i need new ball joints? I have the feeling i do, but i'm not sure. are they noisy, can u see something? Thanks
-Dan
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DrewzR/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2003
20:17:19
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I think if you lift the truck up on a jack and grab the top and bottom of the tire and try moving it! if it moves you need new ones if no movement your good! I think thats what i read on here before!
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Mike Kane
Dodge Dakota
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3/08/2003
17:01:37
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I just got the Western Chassis Super A-Arms and they came with new Moog ball joints
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Jake
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
14:35:18
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DrewzR/T,
You might want to check with Western Chassis about what part number new ball joints would be. I've got DJM lower control arms, and DJM told me that I need to use ball joints meant for a Ford truck which are pressed on, whereas factory Dakota's are riveted on.
Jake
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dmagoo24
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
20:24:03
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to check your balljoints, you have to load them... ie, jack your truck up by the control arm... close to the balljoint.
Hold the tire at 12 and 6 oclock and shake up and down. Lots of movement means your balljoints may be shot.
They really don't make noise. Usually it'll be your wheel bearings makin something like a growling noise.
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DrewzR/T
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
22:24:58
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well thanks guys but i just went and bought new ones from autozone! Sucks ...when i bought mine from western chassis they didnt come with but now they do!
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UFDakota
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2003
00:58:50
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Thanx for that. I'm back home for spring break (yeah, no Cancun for me), but i got some sh8t to do to my truck. i'll check the balljoints tomorrow when i rotate my tires. (I'm gettin 235/40 Pirellis for the front. gonna see how much it drops it and how much more gap there is so i may drop it more.)
-Dan
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2003
12:29:14
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I have a 99 Dakota 4x4 with 72,000 on it, The dealer said I need a new upper ball joint to get an inspection sticker. I asked how much for upper and lower both sides because if I do need a new ball joint, I might as well do all of them. I was told $1000.00 does that seem reasonable?
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mtlcafan79
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5/11/2003
19:50:24
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If it's a dealer they are going to replace the entire assembly, not just the ball joint. If you knock out the old rivets you can use new Moog ball joins and you'll be all set for a lot cheaper.
Sean
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