I have a 2005 Dakota 4x4, I need upper ball joints, I know this is a age old problem, but does anyone know of any aftermarket ball joints such as moog, etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

no, but if you complain to dodge they should fix them. i had mine done.

 

They would not cover mine! And Dodge is the only place to get parts for these trucks. Make sure you have your Vin number as they cant find anything for this truck without it.
I tried Summit racing and they contacted their distributer with no luck and said Visit Dodge.

 

How many miles are on your truck?

 

Do you know what exaclty is wrong with your ball joints? Are they worn due to poor lube/seal or did they break free of the rivets like SuperDaks?

MOOG needs to make some greasable ones ASAP.

Could we stick a needle fitting in the boot and lube them ourselves...then seal the pin *****, maybe with a thin layer of silicon? I hear your not supposed to lube sealed ones, because they have a special long life grease...

BUT, if they are crappy from the assembly line, with grease that doesnt hold out, maybe using a needle is a good idea...who cars if the grease seeps out of the hole...you just keep greasing it every oil change, as you would if you had a zerk fitting..

Is this feasible?

 

Have you tried NAPA?