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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 98DAKAZ
Well good luck like your truck did they straighten up those A arm mounts if not you may have the same problem in a few years.
see other thread- getting alignment and new tires tomorrow.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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google search helped out more than forum search.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...clarify-4.html

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-itself-3.html

http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/...d.php?t=145823

consensus is to flood the mounts in PB blaster/WD-40/ect and let sit overnight, then jack the motor with a floorjack and block and undo the mounts. Seems fairly trivial.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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i know what iam going to say, sounds like a lot of work, and it is. pull the engine out. get BRASS plugs, and seal them, with RTV, i only say RTV cause thats what you kids like. dont for get to do the plugs in the back of the block, and the plugs in the heads
 
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