Re: The Dakorta Clunk heard around the World

From: andy levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Jul 11 2001 - 16:47:49 EDT


I think this is the same clunk I have.

--- Kevin Bigler <kbigler@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Leaves
> Hey Guys
>
> I am new to the list, and I own a 98 Dak 4x4. From about 5000 miles
> I have
> had the "clunk" when I make a sharp left hand turn under power or at
> least
> 20mph and above. It always happens on a u turn (left) or coming onto
> a
> freeway on ramp. I have 52000 miles so far, and it is not getting
> worse. I
> have had the truck into the dealer 5 time at 3 different dealers,
> with no
> avail. Body mounts have been tightened/bushing repalced and both
> torsion
> bars replaced. From the sounds of it it is a common problem. What
> have
> others done to fix it. I really dont want to take it back to the
> dealer,
> rather correct it myself- - Also out of warranty.
>
> 1998 Dakota 4x4 Sport Ex Cab
> 5.2, 3.55
>
> <>-<>-<>--<>--<>--<>--<>--<>--<>--<>--<>--
>
> ___
> /___\
> (o\ | /o)
> U """ U
>
> Kevin Bigler
> Portland, Oregon
>
> http://www.kbigler.com
>
>
>
>

=====
-andy

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