On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:34:01 +0000 (UTC), Walt@walt-n-ingrid.com
<Walt@walt-n-ingrid.com> wrote:
>
> Yea, I heard a brief mention on the radio this morning. What I find surprising
> is the recall recommendation only covers 2000-2003 model years. This has been
> a long time complaint of many Dakota/Durango owners. I know personally, while
> the recommended recall does not apply to my either of Dakotas, while installing
> the lift kit into my '88, the new OEM lower control arms I bought had new ball
> joints pre-pressed in from the factory. Those ball joints were junk with
> between 1/8" and 1/4" play in them right at the parts counter and I could move
> them with just my forefinger and thumb. If I let go, the ball stud would flop
> to the side with no resistance. I was told by the parts guy "that is normal".
> Major difference from the Moog units I pressed in only 2 hours later. I think
> more people need to complain and try to force the NHTSA into expanding the
> recall recommendation. Obviously they don't have all the facts.
I think the bulk of the complaints that have been logged are for 2000+
trucks. Older vehicles, people expect "parts to just go, it's normal
wear."
IIRC, 2000 was the year they switched from greasable to non-greasable
balljoints. Coincidence? I think not!
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