Re: Ball Joints and Idler Arm gone!

From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com
Date: Thu Mar 04 1999 - 11:51:42 EST


In a message dated 99-03-04 11:39:02 EST, you write:

<< So I went to have an alignment done and the shop said
 3 of my ball joints and the idler arm need replacement!
 
 Is this normal on a vehicle with 65,000 miles on it???
>>

That sucks. My 93 has 101,500 miles on it and the ball joints are still fine.
I did just replace the idle arm myself at 98,000 miles; $45 and about 1 hour.
The idler arm is easy to do replace. The new idler arm has 2 zerk fittings
instead of the stock arm which has 1 fitting. Do you grease your fittings
regularly??????
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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