RE: Need help with Ball Joints

From: Tim Althoff (talthoff@yllwdkta.com)
Date: Sat Oct 05 2002 - 19:06:24 EDT


most were getting moog ball joints if thats what it is?

Tim Althoff
99 SY 3.9 5-Speed 'Customized' RC Dakota
http://www.yllwdkta.com

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of andy levy
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 6:33 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Need help with Ball Joints

Dakatack wrote:
> Hey gang
>
> I hear a clunking sound now and then from the front-end. Happens most of
the
> time when I'm turning and entering a driveway, going over a small rise or
> speed bump. Also I am seeing and feeling a slight tremble in the steering
> wheel at about 60mph.
> (I remember reading other post indicating this may be the ball joints)
>
> Opinions?
>
> Also what is a good source for getting them and if I'm not asking too
much,
> anyone know a good brand and part number for the one that fit a 2000 4x4
> dak? As I recall they are not hard to put in.
>
> Patrick O'Day
>
>
Could be the balljoints, but don't count out the intermediate steering
shaft. Its symptoms are very much what you describe.



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