When I bought the truck used, it was already out of warranty. I bought just
the engine warranty when I got it. I was one of those guy's that said " hey,
it's a newer vehicle, it's not going to break, and if it does, I can fix
most stuff". Oh well, I guess I've learned my lesson.
-Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brown, Mike (CAD) [SMTP:MBrown@ciena.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 8:51 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Balljoints and no DAK
>
> 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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