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Mojoman
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2012
18:43:17
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 Subject: '92 wiper linkage bushings
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Greetn's Y'all...I inherited a 92 Dakota when my brother passed away recently, got an issue with the wiper linkage. I'm a BTA shadetree mech., been working on all of my vehicles for past 40 years. This 'ol 92 is about the most butt-ugly truck you've ever seen, but she runs great (V6) is real solid and was just what I needed. Got 'er back from Daytona to Ohio with no issues except lousy mileage (13-14) but the wipers were non-functional. Yanked it all apart and of course the bushings were gone ...no big deal I'm thinkin'....quick trip to AotoZone. Cut to the chase, here's the rub...on the passenger side pivot and the drive link on the motor, the available bushings fit fine no issues. On the driver side pivot, however, the stud...where the arm between the two pivots AND the drive arm from the motor both connect...is "stepped"....imagine the shape of a beer bottle, sorta, if ya know what I mean. Local Dodge parts guys just scratched their heads and stared at their computer screen....then suggested some BS drill out one of our $6.00 bushings fix and if that don't work come back and buy another yada yada...you get the picture....
Can't find a thing online, got to be a simple fix for this....just need that first bushing for the "fat" part of the beer bottle....ya feel me???
Sure don't wanna go drop $20-$40 at some boneyard for the whole damn linkage....any help mightily appreciated.....Buck
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Swampy
Dodge Dakota
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1/09/2013
03:11:10
| RE: '92 wiper linkage bushings
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I have a 94 that was given to me by my sister. It was my nephews truck and was in bad shape when he got it. He had actually used Duct tape on the wiper linkage! I tried the Dorman bushing kits from the local parts store, and they would work for two or three days, then pop off. I finally went to my local Dodge dealer, and they hooked me up with the right parts. Each bushing was about $1.00, but well worth it. Two years now and no problemos. Try finding a Dodge dealer that is a little more competent, and I'm sure you can get the right part. If not in your area, then google "Garber Dodge" in Green Cove Springs, Fl. and see if they can help.
Swampy in N.E. Fla. PBWY
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