Welcome mark I think you came to the right place a lot of knowledge on this
list.
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From: <werlax@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 9:57 AM
Subject: DML: New guy
>
> Hey all,
> I just thought I'd get my first post out of the way. I've had my '97
Dakota
> 5.2L 4x4 (extended cab) since I bought it new at the end of '96. I love
the
> truck and really haven't had any problems with it. The CD player has
> stopped working, which I'll be replacing soon, but other than that it's
> been great. I was able to get 70K on the original tires and, now that I'm
> nearing 100K, I'm finding some things need to be replaced. Granted, I've
> been in a few accidents so things have been replaced along with body
> repair... ;)
> I had the truck into the shop because of a A/C clutch that was making
noise
> and they found a few other things that they suggested I replace. Shocks,
> ball joints, leaking axle seal, brakes. Fun things like that. I decided
> that since I've been wanting to make some modifications to my truck and I
> like working on cars, I'd save the labor costs myself. I just made some
> purchases online and the parts have been arriving (with more to come).
The
> only thing that I haven't been able to figure out is a steering problem
I've
> been having. I don't have slop in the steering, but it's *very* easy to
> turn the wheel with just the ignition on. I can merely give the steering
> wheel a push and it will spin from full lock-to-lock. The shop suggested
it
> might be the gearbox, and it could be a safety issue. It's been in the
back
> of my mind, but I'm not crazy about spending $500 for them to just *see*.
> I'm sure I'll have more questions now that I'm starting to think about
> changes, so here's hoping I don't get too annoying. ;)
> I live in Wisconsin, Waukesha County area for those that keep track of
these
> types of things.
> Thanks!
> Mark
>
>
>
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