Re: Re: Ball Joints and Timing Chains

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Fri Feb 09 2001 - 18:54:39 EST


I've heard a lot of people on the list talking about ball joints
failing, but my '99 has just shy of 29K on it and as far as I can tell
everything's still solid.

Should you trade the Dak for a Toy? I don't think you'll get a "yes"
answer around here.

Greg Plassmann wrote:
>
> I am a new '01 Dakota owner (only 300 miles!)and I
> have been following the list for a few weeks. I am
> concerned about some of the problematic areas
> discussed here. Are Dak ball joints prone to
> prematurely wearing out? Does this apply to both 4wd
> and 2wd versions? How long can I expect them to last
> under normal (no offroad) conditions?
> What about the timing chain/tensioner issue? Can I
> expect trouble here as well, or has the factory
> resolved the issue?
> Should I trade my Dak in for a Toyota before it's too
> late?! ;-)
> I really like the truck so far.
> Thanks for the help!
> Greg
> '01 3.9 2wd auto sport reg cab
>
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-andy

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