Re: Dakota/Durango ball joint problems reported on CBS

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Thu Dec 18 2003 - 22:40:25 EST


On Dec 18, 2003, at 7:37 PM, Gabriel A. Couriel wrote:

> gee... now that i've had all 4 of mine replaced, any reason i should
> care?
> oh, and how come the problem deals only with the UPPER ball joints,
> not the
> lowers? my lowers went out first, then the uppers.
>

I don't have the mileages of the first time the BJs were done under
warranty, but I know at least both uppers were done.

Moog parts when in around 85000 miles - all 4.

both lefts were just replaced again at 102000 (lower was to blame on
ripped boot), and both rights are loose.

goal 1: get the RamCharger built in time to test her out at the BBQ
goal 2: get a tow rig + trailer
goal 3: get rid of the Dakota's IFS before I need to throw more BJs at
it

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