On the balljoints, originally Mopar only sold the whole assy. a-arm with
ball joint.
So if you went to a dealer, they may still try to sell you the job that way.
Less labor, more parts markup, bigger hole in your pocket.
TELL them you will supply the ball joints, and they can do the work. Ask
what they want for the job. Price it with several places.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Hedlin <garyhedlin@sbcglobal.net>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Sunday, July 18, 2004 3:45 AM
Subject: DML: Recommendation Needed
>
>Ok DML, I need some guidance, on 2 issues:
>
>1. I got confirmation today that my ball joints are officially shot. When
>I asked my guy for an estimate, he gave me an insane number to do the job,
>stating the entire control arm needed replacing. He even showed me on his
>estimator software where they stated it. But I know this is not right, so
>I'm wondering if there is a TSB out there detailing how the job should be
>done. I know the mechanic I use is a decent guy, but I'm hoping having a
>hard copy of a TSB would aid matters.
>
>2. Lately the truck has been consuming a lot of oil, and after checking
the
>belly pan, I had my guy do a leak down test where he found some of my valve
>seals were leaking. So I was prepared to have him install a fresh set of
>heads, but my guy said it would be a bad idea with the amount of miles I
>have. I can understand the fact that the new heads would cause more
>pressure, but is there another way I can fix this problem without
resorting
>to a full blown rebuild?
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
>
>
>--
>Gary Hedlin
>www.garyhedlin.com
>(slowly getting there)
>
>
>
>
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