Re: Sloppy front end?

From: Jon Smith (fast4x4@bellsouth.net)
Date: Tue Oct 26 1999 - 11:11:24 EDT


Pitman or Idler arm, mine went out at about 65k miles
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Jon Smith-Raleigh,NC-http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jdsmith4
'95 318 auto CC 4x4: Accel Supercoil, JBA headers,
dual glasspack, 14x3 FABM, F&B Stage I TB, !EGR,
MSD 8.5's, self-moded intake, 180 degree thermo,
ASP crank pulley, 16" Hayden elec. fan, MP SBEC,
BEST: 0-60 in 6.3 & 1/4mi 15.5@87.5
207.2 RWHP, 276.2 RW ft/lbs
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----- Original Message -----
From: <brian.duffey@intelsat.int>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 10:58 AM
Subject: DML: Sloppy front end?

> DML
> Sending the DAK into the shop today to have some maintenance and checkup
> done on it.
>
> The past few weeks, I've noticed the front end seems alot looser then
> normal... More play in the steering wheel before the wheels start to turn,
> the steering wheel not centered while going straight, that type of stuff.
> Does this mean I'm looking at more then just an alignment? Possibly an
Idler
> Arm problem? CV or Ball Joints?
>
> The DAK has about 68K now, and I've never had to do more then lube these
> components. Unfortunately, my daily drive takes me over streets that beat
> the hell out of the suspension, and the weekend excursions don't give it
too
> much of a break either.
>
> Any insight on what to look for would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Duff
> '95 SLT 4x4 CC 318 4spd/OD - 3.55 LSD
> MSD 6AL - MSD Blaster Coil
> MSD 8.5 wires - K&N FIPK - F&B Stage I TBI
>
>



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