Upper Ball Joint Replacement
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Upper Ball Joint Replacement
Finally got around to taking the '00 D in for the upper ball joint replacement (ext. warr.). They were popping since we bought it new. All is well now! BUT, when I got it home and inspected it, the ball joints were replaced with the same sealed type, no zerk fitting for maintenance. Is this right? Wonder how long these will last? Insight anyone? Thanks.
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I don't know if I'm still allowed on here since I sold my D last week.
If the00 joints arethe same as the 99 I couldn't find any with grease zerts. I replace all four of mine in the drivewayat the same time.The good news is that the replacement BJ's (he he) bolted in instead of rivots. To replace them is much, much easier.
If the00 joints arethe same as the 99 I couldn't find any with grease zerts. I replace all four of mine in the drivewayat the same time.The good news is that the replacement BJ's (he he) bolted in instead of rivots. To replace them is much, much easier.
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There isn't a grease nipple on them. I had it done on mine as well (BTW it was a recall) about 20k miles ago, whenever they do go again I'm going with moog greaseable ball joints. I had to replace the lower ball joints and went with the Moogs as well.
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Our D has 47K mi. and this was the recall replacement. They have a rubbergrease bootthat looks kinda crimped up unlike the greaseable ones that kindapoof out after greasing. I hope they greased 'em before installing.Anyway, will get the greasables next time if there is a next time. Thanks..
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Hello I am new to these forums and to the Durango. I just bought a 98 4x4 with 5.9. I think I got taken on this truck, but was wondering if you guys can shed some lite on my problems with my truck. Like your trucks the front supensions sounds like it about to fall off, I gues this is a comin problem with the durango and my understanding ther was a recall on 2000-2003. I was just wondering why not 98-99 models. Also the ABS and brake light came on and brake light and doesn't go off. I have checked the pads and check the computer for code, nothing out of order. last there is a knocking sound from a emission control item in the back by the firewall the is freakin anouying. The truck has 109k on it. Any suggestions.
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yeah just took my truck in to get the front end checked out because it was making a funny noise and ended up having to replace the two upper balljoints. this sounds like it is a common problem in these trucks.
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Grady I hope you did that under recall. I got quotes from local shops before I knew about the recall and it wasn't cheap.
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Hello I am new to these forums and to the Durango. I just bought a 98 4x4 with 5.9. I think I got taken on this truck, but was wondering if you guys can shed some lite on my problems with my truck. Like your trucks the front supensions sounds like it about to fall off, I gues this is a comin problem with the durango and my understanding ther was a recall on 2000-2003. I was just wondering why not 98-99 models. Also the ABS and brake light came on and brake light and doesn't go off. I have checked the pads and check the computer for code, nothing out of order. last there is a knocking sound from a emission control item in the back by the firewall the is freakin anouying. The truck has 109k on it. Any suggestions.
Hello I am new to these forums and to the Durango. I just bought a 98 4x4 with 5.9. I think I got taken on this truck, but was wondering if you guys can shed some lite on my problems with my truck. Like your trucks the front supensions sounds like it about to fall off, I gues this is a comin problem with the durango and my understanding ther was a recall on 2000-2003. I was just wondering why not 98-99 models. Also the ABS and brake light came on and brake light and doesn't go off. I have checked the pads and check the computer for code, nothing out of order. last there is a knocking sound from a emission control item in the back by the firewall the is freakin anouying. The truck has 109k on it. Any suggestions.
Nothing to add on the ABS if the pads and the codes are fineexcept maybe fluid level.
Good luck.
We loved our D, but man it had it's share of problems over the 9 year run.
