i had the same problem, helicoil has a small repair kit for like $25 it was
a 9MM x 1.25 I think...
Tony.
----- Original Message -----
From: TonyC <acellan1@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 1:04 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Brake question..=/
>
> Drilling and retapping won't work. You're messing with your life!!
>
> An alternative is to install a proper helicoil. It is an ODD size though.
>
> I stripped one on my 2K R/T, and based on lack of odd sized helicoil
> availablility on a late Saturday afternoon, the choice was to get a new
> spindle ( I was looking for a reason to borrow my buddy's Turbo Cummins
> Dually Ram)
>
> TonyC
> Ask if they have any discounts for local car clubs. You're a member right
> <wink wink>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hop <hopsdak@hotmail.com>
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 5:15 PM
> Subject: DML: Brake question..=/
>
>
> >
> >Ok guys,
> > Here is the deal. My 97 dak just went into the shop today for a 3"
> >rancho lift. The guys at the shop said that my calipers aren't sitting
> >straight. They said that the bolts that hold them inplace are stripped
and
> >cocked at an angle. I've had to replace pads on it twice so far.And from
> the
> >looks of it, the pads don't sit all the way down on the rotor. They have
> >about 1/16 of an inch at the top of the pad that never hit's the rotor.
> The
> >guys at the shop said that i'd need to get new control arms.. Are the f'n
> w/
> >me or can the hole for the bolt be tapped and threaded? They might not be
> >able to do it there but, i need to know if it's possible.. If not i'll
have
> >to buy new control arms and they are close to 400 a piece from the
dealer.
> I
> >know that i've heard several things on the list over the past 5yrs about
> the
> >bolts being stripped from the factory. But, as i said i've changed the
pads
> >twice and the bolts came out fine. Only problem was them wearing funny.
Is
> >there a recall on the caliper bolts?
> >Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Hop
> >Houston, TX
> >97cc slt auto 4x4 318 3:55lsd 114k
> >
>
>
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