Before you waste money on the ball joints, have them checked to see if they
are really worn.any tire shop that does front end work can check them for
excess movement (up and down movement)
----- Original Message -----
From: andy levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 3:33 PM
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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