Steering knuckle Can anybody tell me where to find one
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Steering knuckle Can anybody tell me where to find one
Well just wanted to start off by saying if your going to do anything right you got to do it yourself because I want to get my brakes done on my truck and about two days later I heard a really bad grinding noise and I took a look at it come to find out one of the brake caliper pins was completely thread it out and now I got to replace the steering knuckle but I’ve called around to all the basic parts stores like AutoZone and Advance Auto and they told me they don’t have this part for this truck then I have to call the Dodge dealership to ask about this part and they say it’s gonna be $700 just to replace the steering knuckle and I told him I said I can’t pay $700 for that and I asked why I can’t find it any where due to it being a specialty parts Can anybody tell me where to find one
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Have you looked into oversized pins. This is for a 87, but as jkeaton said, need to know year make model, etc. https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-748-13894.aspx Other then that, possibly heli coil? or a used knuckle
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96 dodge slt 4wd 5.2l and yes i tried the oversized pins first thing I did after I found the problem but is just as loose and it’s on the passenger side. Plus I’ve tried helicoils before and they just can’t be trusted in my opinion and I’ve looked on eBay and the only ones it shows is 97and newer model dakotas with the exception of oem knuckle which is $700 and all the ones at my local yards is 2wd which isn’t interchangeable.
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At least 2 but maybe 3 of the holes of 4 on my truck are helicoiled. Holding great for 4 years. Not sure why you don't trust them; installed correctly they're stronger than the original. Actually MUCH stronger.
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Because mechanics and some diy people but not all don’t read the torque specs( which is VERY important no matter the job ) of the brake calipers by the way is only 18 ft-lbs. they think tightening down ahh this feels then slip goes the wrench now the threads are stripped out and cover up the job and still expect you to pay them because you think he’s got your safety in mind but no. And now this is where I’m at looking for a knuckle that no part store sells and factory has it but wants an arm and a leg and junk yard don’t have the trucks like mine. HAPPY FACE 
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Have you tried car-part.com? lots on there from $40.00 up used. Be advised, the reason they make a oversize pin, is due to stripping...... And anything used is at least 23 years old.
I disagree with you on heli coils. If installed properly, they are very strong. Another point, its a small dia. 5/16? thread, and only requires a torque of 18ft lbs? I really think your concerns of using them is unfounded......
New, aftermarket parts for the first gen dakota's are hard to come by, compared to say an S-10
I had a guy tell me once, {the only thing smaller then the aftermarket support for a first gen dakota is, the customers looking for them}
I disagree with you on heli coils. If installed properly, they are very strong. Another point, its a small dia. 5/16? thread, and only requires a torque of 18ft lbs? I really think your concerns of using them is unfounded......
New, aftermarket parts for the first gen dakota's are hard to come by, compared to say an S-10
I had a guy tell me once, {the only thing smaller then the aftermarket support for a first gen dakota is, the customers looking for them}
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It's not like the caliper pins are under excessive loads. They locate the caliper laterally, that's it. The knuckle itself holds it in place fore/aft, which is where the braking forces are greatest. helicoil is perfectly acceptable repair here.