Scott Lane wrote:
> Bob, thanks for the kind words on caring bridge.
>
> I had the same problem on my 98. It was the big upper A arm bolt. It
> took about half a turn and never clunked again. That had to 6-7 years
> ago.
>
> Rascal
>
> On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:04 AM, DAKSY <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I haven't been following this one, but I experienced a couple of "clunks"
>> with the DAKSY
>> front end that might give you an idea of where to locate the sound...
>> One was from the infamous driver's side lower shock bolt. It had sheared,
>> but the head stayed
>> in position & it wasn't til I relieved the pressure on the lower "A" that I
>> found it to be "floppy"...
>> The second was on the same side, but it was at the upper alignment
>> (caster?)bolt.
>> It seemed tight, but at full crank it'd jump in the adjustment slot.
>> Hadda diagnose this with a friend watching as I cranked the steering wheel
>> back & forth...
>> Lotta PB Blaster & a BF Breaker bar & all fixed.......
>>
>> HTH...
>>
>> Bob (DAKSY) Smith
>> DAKSY2K on AIM
>> 2K SY Dakota Sport +
>> V-6 4 x 4 5 speed
>> 2K08 HD Softail CrossBones
>> Satin Black (Not Yellow)
>> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>> Averill Park, NY
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "ffastje" <ffastje@cox.net>
>> To: "DML" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:51 PM
>> Subject: DML: steering knuckle and new ball joint ?
>>
>>
>>
>>> I got the new knuckle and ball joint installed today but the clunking i
>>> thought was from the brake bolt does not seem to be the problem. Does any
>>> one have any thoughts on what it might be. I have an appointment at 12:00 to
>>> get the alignment I was just wandering what i should have them look for.
>>>
>>>
>>
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Nice to have ya back Rascal.
You guys are the most knowledgeable and help full.
I love reading all the post and learning from all of you.
Without ya all it would be a great challenge for me to get any thing done.
-- Francis Fastje 1999 dakota 3.9 4X4 64000 miles
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