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aaron_eb
Dodge Dakota
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12/08/2004
10:42:12
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I know that there have been a lot of posts on ball joints in the past. As I looked through them, it seems that the '97s don't go out as fast as the '98+. Am I correct in this? Or are they all the same? Also, the dealor told me that my lowers are bad. I'm obviously not going to have them do it, I'm a broke college student... Anyway, should I fix my uppers at the same time? Thanks, Aaron
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Tony
Dodge Dakota
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12/08/2004
17:53:04
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I did all my ball joints - saved bo-ku $$$ doing
it. All 4 were shot. The lowers are like $60-$68
each (moog) & the uppers are like $33 each (moog).
You'll need the tool to remove the lowers - $100
rental from the Zone. Looks like a huge C-clamp.
BTW, is it 4x4 or 2wd? I got the 4x4.
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aaron_eb
Dodge Dakota
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12/08/2004
20:46:23
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I'm sorry, I should have posted my info. Thanks for the reply btw.
'97 Sport Reg Cab, short bed, 3.9 2x4.
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nwf_snake
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2004
06:40:45
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You don't need the tool with a 2WD, all four are riveted in place. Grinder, punch, and maybe a drill are necessary.
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QuickSand
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2004
13:45:33
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Another advantage to doing all four at once is you only need to get the alignment checked/adjusted once. Moog part numbers for your 2wd '97 are K7242 (uppers) and K7241 (lowers). Rockauto.com has a pretty good price, a little over $40 each.
Where are you located Aaron? Maybe we can get an install party together. I'm getting ready to do ball joints on my 2wd Quad Cab. I'm in Norfolk VA area.
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aaron_eb
Dodge Dakota
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12/10/2004
11:44:04
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I'm in central Indiana. But if dodge does do an upper recall, then I'm not going to worry about buying the uppers. I dunno. It probably won't cover my truck anyway. Thanks for the replys everyone, Aaron
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