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96 Dakota 4x4 3.9l. Front Suspension Question. Help!!

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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 06:06 AM
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Default 96 Dakota 4x4 3.9l. Front Suspension Question. Help!!

So my 96 which I have WAY too much $$ dumped in is now pulling left all the time n starting to wobble. My tires are almost new n I got new pads on both sides. I do have one caliper bolt stripped on the front left, but other than a loud clang that's all its done since new pads were put on. I know the ball joints are FKD but is there something else I should replace? I really don't / can't dump hundreds more into ol black Betty. So my question is, what's making the wobble, and what should I replace to keep it on the road while not changing EVERYTHING that's shot behind the tire? Also what brands are best for the price? Also should I buy new calipers or just an oversized self tapping caliper bolt for the bad left one? Please help. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 08:59 AM
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Bad ball joints will give you that wobble.....

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