1993 Dakota
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From: Des Moines, IA
Not too bad, in fact its probably better rust-wise than mine. Rear half of the frame usually gets the worst of the rust, other than the front where the shocks attach. I can't see a spring crack either, does the truck sag on one side at all? That would be typical of a broken spring.
Sorry about diverting your post by engaging in the engine debate. It was way more than most anyone would care about.
Sorry about diverting your post by engaging in the engine debate. It was way more than most anyone would care about.
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From: Southeastern Virginia
I thought that was a pad, but maybe... That's an odd place to crack one, at the tip like that. If that's it I wouldn't be too concerned, at least not at the price you were given. Replacing a leaf spring isn't too bad of a job.
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From: Red Clay - Georgia
Heck, for $400, it's about got that much worth of scrap steel in it! Plus the tires look fair. Oh, hey, I love my '93 3.9 V6! That thing takes a beating and keep on going strong. And all highway trips I get 20-22 mpg. I'm good with that.
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From: Northwest Louisiana
Most 1993 anythings are having transmission problems due to a combination of age, usage, and neglect. (Hey, sounds like ME there ... and my body!)
"fairly inexpensive" depends on what you define as inexpensive. Local shop wants $1600 to $2200 to rebuild my 3 speed Torqueflite on my 1988; yours will be the 4 speed (3 speed plus integral overdrive) and will be about the same.
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"fairly inexpensive" depends on what you define as inexpensive. Local shop wants $1600 to $2200 to rebuild my 3 speed Torqueflite on my 1988; yours will be the 4 speed (3 speed plus integral overdrive) and will be about the same.
RwP
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From: Northwest Louisiana
Two more years wear, so even more so what I commented on.
Have the fluid and filter changed (note: Do NOT do a quick flush!), paying careful attention to the sludge in the bottom (there will be SOME, but you want a very thin layer with no metallic glitter, or a very minimal amount. If it's 1/4" deep and glitters like a My Little Pony birthday party, it's toast.). While doing that, have the shop also adjust the bands. Be SURE to use ATF+4 in it; your symptoms may be a previous change with Dexron instead of ATF+4.
If that doesn't cure it, then it's time for a rebuild. OTOH, your symptoms MAY just be some slippage caused by the bands being out of adjustment, or slippage due to the improper fluid being used.
RwP
Have the fluid and filter changed (note: Do NOT do a quick flush!), paying careful attention to the sludge in the bottom (there will be SOME, but you want a very thin layer with no metallic glitter, or a very minimal amount. If it's 1/4" deep and glitters like a My Little Pony birthday party, it's toast.). While doing that, have the shop also adjust the bands. Be SURE to use ATF+4 in it; your symptoms may be a previous change with Dexron instead of ATF+4.
If that doesn't cure it, then it's time for a rebuild. OTOH, your symptoms MAY just be some slippage caused by the bands being out of adjustment, or slippage due to the improper fluid being used.
RwP