Doug,
Ball joints are a typical problem on 97-98 Dakota's. It should be covered under your warranty.
I know there is a TSB for the 97. I had mine fixed at the dealer around 20k.
-Mike Brown
Pasadena, MD.
97-Dakota Club Cab,5.2L, 4X4, 7" Lift, 35"x12.50" BFG A/T.
http://www.geocities.com/mbrowwwn/index.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Greig, Doug [mailto:douggr@hazelett.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 8:48 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Balljoints and no DAK
I had my Dak inspected last friday. I was a little worried about it passing
emmisions because of the mod's I've done to the intake. Emmissions were no
problem at all! The ball joints on the other hand were absoluteley trashed.
I've owned my Dak for a year now and this is the first time I've had to go
without it :-( . I won't have it again until the 10th!!! The garage that's
fixing it can't repair it until than. I thought about doing it myself, but
after talking to many friends who have done extensive mechanical work all
cringed when I brought it up, I guess I'll just have to wait. So here I will
sit, crying into my coffee, dreaming of better days..............
Doug Greig - wallowing in self pity
Winooski, VT
98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
Quick D Intake
Mod'd V8 TB
Accel Coil/Wires
Bosch +4's
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