I looked into this and any solution was not apparent to me. I think they
might be too different. Just wait until January when the aftermarket moog
parts will be out for the 2k. they have to wait 3 years to cover the 3/36
warranty and not take money away from the dealer.
""Robert Tucker"" <moperbob@charter.net> wrote in message
news:002c01c28b64$139900e0$b7faa842@home...
>
> Has anyone ever looked at the difference in the '99 and 2K ball joints?
> Could the '99 be used on the 2K by removing the rivets and replacing
> with the MOOG ball joints??
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Josh
> Battles
> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 8:22 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Did I just get screwed? + RANTING and ADVICE
> REQUESTED...
>
>
> For the '99 that Chris has, I believe that the ball joints are
> servicable.
> It wasn't until 2k that they decided to use the biggest rivets I've ever
> seen to secure the ball joints about an inch past the end of the control
> arm. You can get ball joints for a '99 for about $60 a piece. I used
> to
> have the moog part numbers somewhere........
>
> I have a 2k and greasable ball joints would have saved me 8 control arms
> in
> 36k miles. I'm slightly worried now that I'm out of warranty....
>
> -Josh
> 2000 CC V6
>
>
>
>
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