Re: I guess my balljoints are OK?

From: Robert Tucker (moperbob@charter.net)
Date: Sun Mar 03 2002 - 07:55:58 EST


I just replaced mine on a 2K (not 4x4) with 38000 on it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Reimer" <kwreimer@msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: DML: I guess my balljoints are OK?

> You should have asked them how they checked the ball joints for being
worn,
> I used to use this special tool, a giant like C-clamp designed for ball
> joint checking years ago when i worked in K-MART Auto. yes I was 17-19 Yrs
> Young when I worked there. The tool worked great, I wish I knew where to
get
> one today for myself I would love to have one.. Maybe I will make this my
> Quest in search for this Tool. will keep ya posted if I find one.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: DAKSY <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 4:57 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: I guess my balljoints are OK?
>
>
> > Hey, Andy!
> >
> > <snip>I'm at 45K and have had them replaced once...<snip>
> >
> > I got my alignment when the installed the BFGs...$60 at Sears...took em
an
> > hour. hey said my ball joints were fine, although I'm not sure how
> qualified
> > the tech was to make that statement. I'm right behind you at 44.5K &
still
> > on the original ball joints...Hmmm...wonder if there was a design
upgrade
> > tween 99 & 2K on them? Something as simple as a better material or heat
> > treat?
> >
> > Anybody else out there with a 2K 4X4 CC (similar miles) had ball joint
> > replacements required?
> > "Inquisitive minds..."
> >
> > Bob Smith (Daksy2K on AIM)
> > DML/DML
> > 2K DAKSY CC Sport +
> > 3.9l; V6: 4X4
> > (1 of 980 2K DAKSYs mfrd)
> > For the mods,details, etc., visit us at:
> >
> > http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
> >
> > (ps, we're still working on it...
> > Susan on the page; me on the DAKSY! )
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>



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