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Ben
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7/31/2002
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I'm taking my 2001 4.7, 5-speed into the dealer later today or tomorrow. It has about 7,000 miles and these are the problems: 1. odd sound when turning sharply into drive-ways etc. - ball joint? 2. Brake "tap" just as I put my foot on them 3. Transmission "Thud" when the clutch is released - 90% of the time.
Before I go in, how much of this is the nature of the beast, and what needs to be fixed?
Thanks for any info/advice
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EyeTrip
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7/31/2002
13:33:26
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I've head about the ball joint problem, but the tranny is new to me.
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notchlx
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
13:38:02
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Dangit Man....None of that stuff sounds commonplace to me...I have a 2000 4.7 5-spd, just turned 13,000 miles. The only problem I've had, was a clock-spring in the air-bag sensor needed to be replaced (recall item). No clicking or thuds when turning into driveways. The 5-speed sometimes has a little hum to it in 3rd gear, but drives fine.
I hope it's all a figment of your imagination, and not a lemon...But if it is...You're under warranty...
ball joints should not be screwed with under 10,000 miles on the truck.
Good Luck.
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D
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
13:44:04
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the balljoints are a 2001 problem...once I
lowered mine, the problem dissapeared.
every once in a while, it while pop real loud,
but I think I voided the suspension part of the
warranty : (
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Ben
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
13:46:02
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No, definitely not imagination. You can hear me shifting from a block away. It's fine when I turn the radio up, but otherwise...
Besides the already mentioned problems (and the gas mileage) it's a great truck. Beats my old one by a long shot.
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WallyR
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7/31/2002
15:20:57
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I've got that annoying hard-left pop as well with only 3500 miles on an 02 quad cab. Wife has heard it too.
Wally
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
17:19:36
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I gave my suspension and steering a pretty good workout when I took my stock RC 2WD 4.7L 5spd through the SCCA SOLO II course a few weeks ago. It was SILENT, my passengers didn't even hear any odd sounds, so any sounds you hear are wrong and shouldn't be there -- even under extreme instances. Get it checked out and fixed for sure!
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QwikKota
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7/31/2002
17:41:10
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Mine had the weird suspension sound when hitting bumps at turned wheel and when I locked the wheel. There were two loose bolts on the control arm and they retorqued them. But this was after I hit two big rig tires on the highway.
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Iman23
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7/31/2002
19:20:40
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I also have a pop when turning left, just started about a week ago, so it is not normal. Having the dealer check it out tomorrow. Will post findings.
--Iman23
01 QC 4.7L 5spd
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
22:39:01
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My bjoints are shot on my 01, warranty is
voided by lowering though.
My clutch does the same thing, dealer says its
fine. Whatever.
My brakes are ok.
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Iman23
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2002
21:23:22
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Well, I took my truck into to the dealer to find out about this popping in the steering. Turns out they have to replace the steering rack entirely. My symptoms were: tie rod boot on the passenger side steering rack was oily, from the inside, out; and a pop when turning left. At least it's warranty!
--Iman23
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Torque
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2002
17:32:32
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I've only heard a pop when turning like maybe 3 times since I've owned the truck, but I still have this heavy rattle on roads with coarse pavement. I need to take it in for that and make the service guy ride with me.
Iman, You wouldn't happened to have taken it to Ferrero's did you? Have you put a body lift on yet? Just wondering if Ferrero's gave you any grief for it. BTW, I still haven't called about pricing on the shifter boot retaining ring, but I went ahead and did a tiny bit of trimming and shifting is great.
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Iman23
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8/09/2002
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Torque, I did take it to Fererro's. No lift yet, so all is good. Glad to here the shifter is working out for you.
--Iman23
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harley
Dodge Dakota
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8/11/2002
17:30:40
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transmission is crap iwant adapter for viper
six spd manual can get one for $3000 out of
performance mag adaptor 4.7 to fit 6spd man
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Detho9000
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2002
09:51:05
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I just got my 2002 4.7 5-speed dakota a little over 2 months ago and I'm already having problems with it. It has about 6000 miles on it (it had 9 when I took delivery).
When I hit a bump on my left hand side, it sounds like the mounting hardware for the shocks are popping lose...that's the best way I can describe it.
I also have electrical problems...sometimes when I turn on the truck, the power windows don't work and the headlights don't work. I turn the truck off, let it sit for about 30 seconds and fire it back up and everything is fine.
I hear a "clunk" from my transmission every once in a while when I'm shifting from second to third.
I'm constantly grinding 2nd and 3rd. I'm not really sure if it's me or the tranmission. I tend to think it's the tranmission because I've been driving stick shift vehicles since I was 15. I've owned three cars in my life, all of which of have been stick shift and I have NEVER had a problem grinding gears.
And lastly, when I turn on the truck first thing in the morning, there's a big puff of smoke.
Now I just have to find some time to bring it in :/
-D9K
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xplikt
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2002
10:01:37
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Damn, that's a whole heap of problems. I've just had a tailgate handle and an auto belt tensioner. Both of which were pretty petty things too, but still needed to be fixed.
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