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pradakota
GenIII
 
12/30/2010
23:54:39
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 Subject: '05 4.7L SLT Ball Joint Problems
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My problem is squeaking front end. It's unbearable to say the least. I've read many posts about the stabilizer end links. I have purchased a set of MOOGs (with grease fittings) part #K750263 $35 each. What type of lubricant should I use on the upper bushings of the new end links??? Silicone? white litium? belt dressing? .....something about not using petroleum-based lubes on poly?? How do you tell the difference from poly and/or rubber?
I was going to tackle this job today but I think I've discovered another problem after jacking up the front end and did more investigation. It sounds like it's coming from the Lower Ball Joint. So I grabbed the tire and tried to rock it side to side.....no movement.
Then tried up and down. I have about 1/2 inch play in it. The mechanic down the street told me it definately sounds like the Lower Ball Joint. Cost for him to do the job would be $210- for parts plus $150 in labor.....In my past experience with mechanics, I can double those prices after wheel alignment and any other bullcrap that comes up.
So I'm going to try to repair this one myself as well. Amazon.com had the best price ($44 each) for lower BJ's. (MOOG K80605) Does anyone know what BJ removal tool I should purchase?.....what size "receiver tube" with the removal tool?
Has any one else had a problem with their front ends? Ball joints or otherwise??? From what I've read, the gen2 Daks had horrible problems with all this. Are you telling me that Dodge din't resolve these issues with the Gen3's. It makes me wnder if I somehow have an early 2005 with left over gen2 suspension parts????
Thanks so much for any feedback/advise.
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bcharette
Dodge Dakota
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1/08/2011
09:33:56
|  RE: '05 4.7L SLT Ball Joint Problems
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same issue here on my o6 laramie. A mechanic mentioned the ball joint was not too good but not bad enough that I had to replace it. Sometimes the grease can work it's way out the joint and there is no fittings to supply grease back in. The mechanic just lubed the area with a silicone dressing and it resolved the squeeks.
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JUSTIN
Dodge Dakota
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1/15/2011
02:21:40
| RE: '05 4.7L SLT Ball Joint Problems
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I have had the same problems with my truck. From what i know dodge never upgraded there suspension in the front end for the V8s, more stress on the ball joints compared to a V6. when i first heard the squeek i took it to a dodge dealer, they sprayed it with a lubricant dressing. that solved the problem for a few weeks. then the squeek came back, i needed to replace the ball joint with moogs. AND also i buddy of mine has a 2005 ram and had the same problems i did. as far as a BJ removal kit im not sure i will find out and get back to you.
thanks
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vintagemotors
Dodge Dakota
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1/19/2011
09:19:36
| RE: '05 4.7L SLT Ball Joint Problems
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I have a 00 and there was a recall on my ball joints. they replaced them for free. you might call the dealer.
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Gary Boyd
Dodge Dakota
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10/10/2011
17:42:15
|  RE: '05 4.7L SLT Ball Joint Problems
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My 2005 is currently in the shop; it has been there the better part of this last month. I have had the ball joints replaced twice along with most every part in the front of the truck. It has 80K highway miles never goes offroad. The front end still squeeks the brakes rattle and the Dodge dealership can't figure out what is wrong with the truck. I took the truck in for repairs this time and subsequently returned it immediately three more times. The quality of this vehicle is poor. I am inclined to trade the damn thing off and buys something else. The last "guess" that the dealership has focuses on bearings that are on a multi-week back order.
What a disappointing vehicle.
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