RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
#11
11-06-2004, 01:08 AM
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RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
When I took my SLT in for the same problem, the head mechanic got in the truck to listen to it. I didnt get far out of the lot when it happened. This Einstein of a mechanic looks at me, points at the floorboard and says "sounds like something is broke down there". I wanted to put his sorry *** out, but he wouldnt of had to walk far to get back. With a look on my face that im sure showed some shock, I said, Wow, YOU THINK!!! I dont know what this guy makes for a salary, but its way to much.
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11-14-2004, 04:38 PM
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11-14-2004, 10:07 PM
#14
11-18-2004, 12:03 AM
RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
I have got a 2000 Durango which I ordered new and have not had any kind of noise or problems with the front end...the truck only has 54000 on it so maybe it isnt time for problems yet but the truck itself except for a couple of minor things has been great.
#15
11-21-2004, 10:30 PM
RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
i now no matter what car make they may be a problem , in all honestly my durango i have been lucky no problems at all.. i feel bad for those who have had problems , but i know this model 98 and even the new model is great god bless all
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12-09-2004, 11:08 AM
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RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
This happened yesterday.. 12/8/2004.
Luckily, I was just pulling into the parking lot of the gas station and not crusing up the highway (in two days) with the family to spend Christmas celebrations with extended family.
2000 Durango SLP, Magnum V8, Less than 60k miles. No "standard" warning signs of failure with the ball joints.. they just gave away.
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{edit}Actual Milage on the truck: 53,331 {/edit}
Luckily, I was just pulling into the parking lot of the gas station and not crusing up the highway (in two days) with the family to spend Christmas celebrations with extended family.
2000 Durango SLP, Magnum V8, Less than 60k miles. No "standard" warning signs of failure with the ball joints.. they just gave away.
Low Rez
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High Rez
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{edit}Actual Milage on the truck: 53,331 {/edit}
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12-09-2004, 09:30 PM
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RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
ORIGINAL: robust57
Let's get one thing straight here if one ball joint fails the front end of the car is not going to fall off. Also for one side's wheel to fall off you would have to have the upper ball joint break, the lower ball joint break, the tie rod end break, and then break the CV joint for a wheel to fall off. I've done plenty of offroading with bad ball joints on my 98 D and never has this happend. In my own opinion its impossible for this to happen and the rummor probably started with some GM reject salesperson. If someone would just look at this part of the car for 10 minutes it would be pretty obvious that this is just a bad rumor.
Also the uppers are rivets and the lowers are pressed in. The ball joints aren't that bad of a weekend task, to do the uppers and lowers parts cost 200 bucks at most, then a press kit ranges from 50-100 bucks. 8-12 hours of time and the project is done.
Let's get one thing straight here if one ball joint fails the front end of the car is not going to fall off. Also for one side's wheel to fall off you would have to have the upper ball joint break, the lower ball joint break, the tie rod end break, and then break the CV joint for a wheel to fall off. I've done plenty of offroading with bad ball joints on my 98 D and never has this happend. In my own opinion its impossible for this to happen and the rummor probably started with some GM reject salesperson. If someone would just look at this part of the car for 10 minutes it would be pretty obvious that this is just a bad rumor.
Also the uppers are rivets and the lowers are pressed in. The ball joints aren't that bad of a weekend task, to do the uppers and lowers parts cost 200 bucks at most, then a press kit ranges from 50-100 bucks. 8-12 hours of time and the project is done.
#18
12-10-2004, 06:10 PM
RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
Apparently it's primarily 2000 through 2003 4x4 Durango and Dakota's that are having issues since that's what NHTSA has requested Chrysler to recall today. I don't know if Chrysler changed the upper ball joint design or supplier during that period?
My 98 Durango 4x4 has 98k miles on it with no indication of ball joint issues (at least not yet).
My 98 Durango 4x4 has 98k miles on it with no indication of ball joint issues (at least not yet).
#19
12-10-2004, 09:38 PM
RE: RUMOR ABOUT FRONT END FALLING OFF
From what redrider bob wrote, if your Durango was not built from the Indiana plant, you may be the lucky ones. I will have to check my Durango to see where it was built as I do not have these problems yet and I am riding at 56k miles now on my 2000 R/T.
ORIGINAL: Rockey
Apparently it's primarily 2000 through 2003 4x4 Durango and Dakota's that are having issues since that's what NHTSA has requested Chrysler to recall today. I don't know if Chrysler changed the upper ball joint design or supplier during that period?
My 98 Durango 4x4 has 98k miles on it with no indication of ball joint issues (at least not yet).
Apparently it's primarily 2000 through 2003 4x4 Durango and Dakota's that are having issues since that's what NHTSA has requested Chrysler to recall today. I don't know if Chrysler changed the upper ball joint design or supplier during that period?
My 98 Durango 4x4 has 98k miles on it with no indication of ball joint issues (at least not yet).
