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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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I've been dealing with the bouncing front end for over a year now. When driving 30 mph and I hit a rough patch in the road she acts like I have no shocks. Also when going above 65 mph, I get what some call the death wobble. I've researched and replaced everything that could contribute to this situation. Then I said I'll drive her until it get worst and hopefully the cause will reveal itself. Well it's been a year, It hasn't gotten worst and I don't drive faster than 60 mph. My long trip vehicle has become my around the town daily driver. During routine maintenance I noticed right rear axle seal starting to leak, not enough to cover the brake components. The crankshaft seal looks like it may begin to leak soon, two header bolts are broken and the PPH headers need to be re-coated. The rear main seal needs replacement again, not dripping on the ground yet. I'm trying to decide if I should replace her with something new, or invest the money for the repairs. Not being able to track down the front end issue may be the deciding factor. She has 108,000 miles, the engine runs strong.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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I would put my money in the D,,, But thats me,, It don't really sound like its all that bad an you said she runs strong an 108,000 miles aint that bad at all,,, But is your D a 4X4 ???
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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what kind of shocks did you put on?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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i would fix up the D cheaper than buying even a nice used car/truck for yourself
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ50
I would put my money in the D,,, But thats me,, It don't really sound like its all that bad an you said she runs strong an 108,000 miles aint that bad at all,,, But is your D a 4X4 ???
She's a 1998 5.2L 4X4 SLT Durango

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what kind of shocks did you put on?
I have Bilsteins, which are now a year old and all the suspension parts are Moog.
 
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