RE: '98 upper ball joints????

From: Frank Fiorenini (fiorenini@netzero.net)
Date: Tue Dec 19 2000 - 22:42:02 EST


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Frank Fiorenini
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 8:41 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: '98 upper ball joints????

When your right ball joint went out, did it make a popping noise or anything
before it went out.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Dave and Charlene
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 10:28 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: '98 upper ball joints????

> You have the right idea.My 99`s right
> side(passenger)ball joint failed at around 10,000
> miles or so,and it`s been replaced under warranty.I
> have heard that they`re too small,and that`s why they
> fail.I wonder if a Ram part would fit? I`m with
> you,though,in believing that an aftermarket part would
> be better.My truck is a 4x4 also,BTW.Have not heard
> about any problems with the 4x2s. Steve P.
> ,regular cab.

Its a poor design, and we have done TONS of them at work, although more 4x4s
then 2wd. I'll bet there will be a recall.Myself, I think the joint is too
small.
                          Dave St.Louis
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