Mike, I am pretty rough on my truck all around, play and work... Yet in 75k
I have only had one replaced(after my accident repairs during the
alignment)..
Possibly something causing these to wear other than driving habits...?
Bill Day
billday@consolidated.net
http://users.consolidated.net/billday/
A rich man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he wants and can
give..
AIM - BadManD73 (Catch me if you can!)
'95 Ext Cab 3.9L Mag 4x4 Flame Red
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Maskalans" <mike-lists@tepidcola.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:29 AM
Subject: DML: stupid dodge frontend
>
> shop just called. I already knew the lower left had a bad boot and
> would be dead. the left upper is bad too! both rights are a bit loose,
> but still within spec.
>
> they're 357 days old! unfortunately I'm well over the 12k mile
> warranty (about 18k on them), so more money gets to be tossed at the
> damn balljoints.
>
> and yes, I'm bitching after beating on the truck: I'm not *that* rough
> on it. no one is rough enough to kill BJs in less than 20k.
>
> after the RC gets here and gets it's new axles, the Dakota is in for a
> change. I'm tired of throwing money away $250 at a time when I plan to
> keep this truck around.
> --
> Michael Maskalans '98 Dakota SLT CC 4x4 318
> details here: <http://mike.tepidcola.com/dak/>
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>
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