Hey Bernd,
Being somewhat illiterate on front suspension components, do you know if the
ball joints on the 2-wheel drive are the same as for a 4X4, and would engine
size make any difference? I'm considering taking your lead and having mine
replaced! Dealer did uppers approximately 10k ago! Truck had about 35k on
it at that time!
TIA
Kurt Swanson
Minneapolis, MN
97 cc 4X4 Sport
-----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:grndak4x4@home.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:49 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: New Ball Joints installed
> Just an FYI for you all:
> Just got the truck back from the local shop (not Dodge) and DAMN what a
> difference!
> MOOG Lower Ball Joints: P/N# K7421 - $112/ea
> Steering is tighter than it ever was (even from the factory) and no
> squeaks/bumpb/jolts/etc...and they're serviceable. (Also had the Huges
> Billet Dbl-Roller Timing Chain installed as well with a new
> tensioner...engine is much "tighter" now as well.)
Bernd,
$112 per lower ball joint?? Ouch. I called around and my lowers were like
$45 each. I know Moog is all and good, that just seems high if it is just
for one lower ball joint. May I ask what the shop charged to install the
ball joints? I am going to have a really good local shop do both upper/lower
ball joints(of course on both sides)and was just curious what it ran you.
Thanks,
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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