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MLP
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3/25/2003
16:48:39
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 Subject: BALLJOINTS
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I just got back from a dealer ,the original problem
I had was that the lower right front shock bolt
snapped,So I went to the dealer to have them fix it.They told me that the upper and lower ball
joints where completely gone,and that I would
have to replace the control arms as well because
they are sold as unit, the control arms and
balljoints , they also said that was the reason the bolt snapped.
Has anyone gone through this sh*t? , do both the
balljoints AND upper/lower control arms need to be
replaced at the same time, or can I just replace
the balljoints only?,cause they quoted a parts only price of $4500 bucks!!!! ouch !!!!.
Can I just put a new bolt in to secure the shock,
and replace the balljoints later?
I need H-E-L-P, Thanks in advanced.
MIKE
1999 CC 4x4 Sport
mildly modified 3.9L V-6
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4wDakota
GenIII
3/25/2003
17:46:27
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Screw that, pick up new moog ball joints and replace them yourself. THe original arms can stay. Also get a new bolt for the shock.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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ian
Dodge Dakota
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3/25/2003
20:06:30
| RE: BALLJOINTS
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in order to put in new ball joints you'll just need to grind out the rivets holding them in and pull them like you would any other type.
ian
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McCracken
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2003
00:25:16
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That estimate sounds high. I had them replaced under warranty on my previous dak ('98) and it was nowhere near $4500. More like $2500, and that included some service on the tranny. Sounds like they are trying to take you for a ride.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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3/26/2003
12:02:15
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Do them yourself. i hear the first side takes about 10-12 hours then the second side takes like 4-5 hours... Plan a good weekend and go moog...
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