http://www.autoparts-site.com/ I got the ball joints for 1/2 the cost, ball
joints for 97 0n up all the same for Dakotas.
----- Original Message -----
From: DML <samjperez@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 12:54 PM
Subject: DML: Front End
>
> Tracing down a popping in the front end I found that my front right
bearing
> assembly was seized to the spindle. After some hitting on it with a slide
> hammer and some WD-40 it came off. The entire hub assembly is a "sealed
> Unit" read DODGE parts gonna stick it to ya! $186.00 later I have a new
hub
> unit on the front. I am willing to bet that the driver side is the same
way
> another $186.00 to DODGE <ching cha ching > Upon reassembly took truck to
> get the front end looked at again and now was told that the upper and
lower
> ball joints are needing replacement. As fate would have it not available
at
> the parts stores "yet" And again fate strikes again, not available, DODGE
> only sells them in the entire arm. Of coarse why wouldn't I believe that.
> $187.00 for the upper and $217.00 for the lower.
> "Hit me again IKE and put some steak on it " Jim Carrie Liar Liar
>
> The entire front end needs a rebuild bushings through out are shot sounds
> like a 1950 pick up truck. Haven't checked the availability for the parts
> but I bet they won't be available at AutoZone or the local boys. Summit
> doesn't even have the poly stuff. I would like the complete kit
>
> Guess I am supposed to run out to Dodge and trade it in so they can change
> the parts needed at list price and re-sell the damm thing for more than I
> owe.
>
> So <deep breath> now that I have moaned and winned anyone know where I can
> just buy the upper and lower ball joints and a kit of poly bushings if I
am
> gonna change them might as well go with the better alternative.
>
> It is a '00 and everyone tells me "wow shouldn't be needing ball joints,
> this early" them, me "well I do, do you have the #&%@! parts or not!"
enter
> the waterboy impersonation. lol
>
> Apologies for the length
>
> Any Help greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
> Sam Perez
> San Marcos Texas
> '00 Dak CC Sport
>
>
>
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