Hi guys,
Im new to the forum and im in a bit of a bind.
I just picked up a nice 03 Dakota Quadcab 4.7L V8 4WD a few weeks ago. So far I LOVE this truck but i have a little problem.
I noticed there was a creeking noise coming from the front of the truck when i went over bumps. I figured it was a bushing problem but wanted to make sure so i took it to Les Schwab and got a nice lady to check it out..she said i needed new Shocks and that the noise was coming from that...not complete impressed with the diagnosis i took it to another shop ( commercial tire ) where an elderly man pointed out the upper control arm bushings as being the problem...shocks still need to be replaced as well.
I looked at the bushings and they are cracked and dried up.
at any rate im convenced the bushings need to be replaced.
the problem Im having is that i cant seem to find a reliable replacement part for this.
the local Dodge dealer told me the complete control arm had to be replaced...money grubbers anyways..( they didnt even look at the truck..this was told me over the phone when trying to find a part number for the bushings )
I have done some looking on line and have found that BOOG does make replacement bushings, however every place i look shows a differant part number!!
Here are the part numbers I've found so far

MOOG Part # K7084

MOOG Part # K7276

MOOG Part # K7164

Every one of these parts or from differant websites...which one am i supposed to use?? the K7084 was seen the most but I want to make sure before I order anything. If anyone has some information on this I would be most greatful!
I dont care what the name brand is ..i just want it to work right the first time.
Also, does anyone know how difficult they are to replace?

 

you need the 7084 and 7164..

7276 is 2wd

7084 is upper...
7164 is lower...

 

thanks for the fast reply!
From my visual inspection the Lowers seem to be fine and not make any noise. should i replace both at the same time?
im on a budget with this. I know i have to get it realigned afterwords too so...

 

lowers are 10 bucks a side, id do it while ya have it all tore apart IMO..

 

Awesome!
so how difficult is it to replace these?
I have some mechanical experiance but i was told they had to be pressed in and out.
i dont have the tools for a job like that.
Sorry to keep bugging you btw...and thanks for your help!

 

i dont think they are pressed in tho...

here is a nice how to...
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dodge-Rep...m-Bushings.htm

 

If your going to do the upper and lower arms, I'd do the ball joints to. You can take the lower arm and have the ball joint pressed in while you have it off. Get greasable ones. You'll probably be changing them soon anyway.

 

I think there is a Recall on the ball joints for this model...
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...estype=VEHICLE