Re: lower ball joints

From: Francis Fastje (ffastje@cox.net)
Date: Wed Sep 28 2005 - 17:54:10 EDT


srp@cox.net wrote:

>It's only covered on 2000+ Dakotas/Durangos is my understanding--
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>I sell control arm kits are completely rebuilt/powdercoated with all the good components (Moog greaseable ball joints, Energy Suspension poly bushings, Moog inner/outter tie rod ends). A direct swap-- no hassle replacement.
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>http://www.socaldakota.com/performance_mopar_dakotadurangoram_suspension_controlarms.html
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>Price that-- then see what your mechanic would charge (parts/labor) to go through and replace your current balljoints, bushing, etc...
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>The ones I sell are ready to go-- minimal labor time-- then send me your arm cores back.
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>Sam
>www.socaldakota.com
>619-274-1292
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>>From: JameyWelch@freightliner.com
>>Date: 2005/09/28 Wed PM 02:45:31 EDT
>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>Subject: RE: Re: DML: lower ball joints
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>>Is this something that is covered under a federal warranty?? I was told
>>yesterday by a honest mechanic that both of my lower and one of my upper's
>>are wore out and need to be replaced. What can I do to get this taken care
>>of?? It is a '99 2WD club cab.
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]
>>Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 12:01 PM
>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>Subject: Re: Re: DML: lower ball joints
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>>That's weird, they are covering uppers and lowers on the 2000+ out here in
>>SoCAL... Dodge blows on following through with their repair work IMHO.
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>>I am doing 4x4 control arms now (powercoat/new ES bushings)... Got ES to
>>make the bushing for the lower control arms (you can't get replacement
>>bushings for the 4x4 arms, ANYWHERE). I'll be doing 2000+ 4x4 arms soon.
>>
>>Sam
>>www.socaldakota.com
>>619-274-1292
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>>>From: "Josh Battles" <josh.lists@omg-stfu.com>
>>>Date: 2005/09/28 Wed AM 11:52:05 EDT
>>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>>Subject: Re: DML: lower ball joints
>>>
>>>
>>>srp@cox.net said:
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>>>>You can replace the ball joints-- BUT-- your 2000 should have a 10
>>>>year, 100k mile warranty on the ball joints now (TSB out for the
>>>>2000-2003 Dakotas).
>>>>
>>>>Check into that.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>IIRC that only covers the uppers, not the lowers. (He's talking about
>>>replacing lowers)
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>>>--
>>>- Josh
>>>www.omg-stfu.com
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Great stuff you got there Sam. To bad I am poor!

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1999 CC 3.9L 4x4
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