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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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BCM @ 80K
Transmission @ 100k
Window regulator @ 95K
thats it so far but i know shocks are comin soon, as are ball joints and wheel bearings.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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in the past 100,000 miles, rear axle bearings and seals, u-joints, 2 sets of ball joints, 2 sets of tie rods, front hub bearings, rear wheel cylinders, 5 water pumps, transmission seals, transfer case seals, needs a new starter (has a dead spot), window regulator, tune-ups every 30,000, transmission flush filter and band adjustment every 20,000.

the truck is a '99 with a 318 and 4x4, it has 160,000 miles on it, and I play hard with it EVERY day.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Waterpump,
Power steering pump,
Power Steering Lines
Heater Core
Water Temp Sensor
Thermostat
Ball joints
Tune Ups
Tranny Rebuild coming soon.

I rag on mine all day...
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mhicks1017
in the past 100,000 miles, rear axle bearings and seals, u-joints, 2 sets of ball joints, 2 sets of tie rods, front hub bearings, rear wheel cylinders, 5 water pumps, transmission seals, transfer case seals, needs a new starter (has a dead spot), window regulator, tune-ups every 30,000, transmission flush filter and band adjustment every 20,000.

the truck is a '99 with a 318 and 4x4, it has 160,000 miles on it, and I play hard with it EVERY day.
5 WATER PUMPS????????? sweet Jesus why?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rtdakota2001
5 WATER PUMPS????????? sweet Jesus why?
jeez you running that thing dry or something? lol.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by varsis
jeez you running that thing dry or something? lol.
any good mechanic will tell you that proper lubrication is the basis of any successful relationship (between a man and his automobile, that is)
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 03:05 AM
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My 2001 4.7 4wd so far has had:

Upperball joints
4wd controller chip (original smoked itself)
heater/ac fan motor
steering column to steering unit cv joint assembly
power steering lines (originals rusted)
transmission lines (orignals rusted)
crankshaft postion sensor (lots of fun)
throttle position sensor
rear leafspring shackles (originals rusted and snapped)

and of course
muffler/tailpipe
few sets of tune up parts over the years
several sets of tires and brakes
new pair of front rotors
set of shocks will need a new set soon
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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all front end joints(multiple times)
2 steering racks
power steering pump
4 window regulators( damn ice)
brake pads (lots of them)
5 calipers
exhaust manifold gaskets- multiple times
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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All this over the course of 20k miles.

Front shocks
Rear shocks need to be done
Ball joints
Poly control arm bushings
Exhaust
CTM - not really a Dodge problem, the previous owner had alarm wired in and it was done incorrectly.
Brake caliburs
Rear brakes, drums and shoes.
Rear sway bar links.
Front drive shaft
Half shaft
Tires
PS pump

I think I'm missing somethings, but I can't think of anything else now.
 

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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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2000 Dakota quad cad 4.7
Lower steering colum shaft that connects to the steering box. typical on Daks
Broken exhaust manifold stud on leftside. all 4.7 do it eventually
High beam/turn signal switch - headlights would go out
Front wheel bearings
AC pump clutches
Truck has 111,000 miles I ownwed it since new and I really like it. I would like to find another one rustfree from the south.
 
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