i'M LOOKI NG AT 98-00 DURANGO 4X4 V8'S. i KNOW THAT THE BALL JOINTS GO BAD, BUT HOW CAN I SEE IF THEYRE BAD? What else should I look for? Im looking at this one:


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=21

 

i own a 98 that now has 155,000 on it i replace the ball jnts. at 140,000 complete tune up at 134,000 oil change every 4k mobile one fuel system clean every 25k trans flush every 30k the only thing i would ck into is the service records if availabe. but for $10k not bad if there is minor problems with it

 

I'm very new here, I'm sure the regular members have lots of info for you. But I bought an 01 durango with 39K a few weeks ago and did a little research first. That '99 with 61K is nice for the price. What engine does it have? The 4.7 liter has some reports of sludge build up that can ruin the engine. Make sure it has had regular oil changes. One of the first thing I did when I got mine home was put in a can of engine flush before I changed the oil. Ball joints seem like a common problem. You can jack up the front and see if there is any play or slop when you try to lift up on the wheel. Good luck on your new truck. I love mine, it drives great, plenty of power, and looks classic.