Re: Re: Obnoxious Squeaking and Suspension "Trick"

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Feb 10 2000 - 13:06:32 EST


I already changed the upper ball joints with heavy duty (GM) models which
were included with the Fabtech Kit.

I agree with ya, they just don't (know how to) make them like they used to.

- Bernd

>I just think that is extremely odd that DC would use 'sealed' ball joints on
>the newer Daks, just doesnt make sense to me. You just mentioned the lower
>ball joints, but are you wanting to replace both uppers and lowers? I also
>was not aware both the upper and lower ball joints were 'sealed'. Are the
>ball joints under warranty Bernd? If not, any idea how much it is going to
>cost? I actually just checked my Dak's ball joints and tie rod ends for
>slop/play yesterday and they still are tight at 118,000 miles. I guess they
>just dont make em like they used to :) Good Luck,
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>



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