2007 Dodge Dakota QC 2WD V6 180K Km

I have done some reading and it seems that the preferred replacement parts are from Moog. Will using Moog components fix the problem once and for all? Do Moog components come with grease fittings?

Since I have had different parts replaced at different times over the years and the front end noise eventually comes back, I thought it might be wise to just change all the components to fix the front end hopefully once and for all. (I'm just tired of the noise always eventually coming back and figure it may be more cost effective to change all the components one "last" time)

What are the parts that generally cause the issue?

Upper Lower Ball Joints
Upper Lower Control Arm Bushings
Sway Bar End Links
Strut Mounts

Anything else?
Can you buy a "kit" containing all the required parts? (Saw a "kit" of sorts on E-bay but I don't think it was Moog)

Any thoughts?
Mark

 

Moog is the way to go. Normally fixes whatever problem for a long time. I believe they all come with grease fittings. Don't think there is a kit by Moog. Just use rock auto.

 

Any idea on life expectancy of the Moog parts?
I use my truck mainly for commuting.

Thanks,
Mark

 

moog has a lifetime warranty on every part I've ever bought or installed (ASE certified suspension since '95) so they do a good job IF maintained regularly

 

Should last the life of the truck if installed and maintained properly.

 

I bought an 06 Dakota in November with 95k miles. After about a month, I started having terrible front end squeaks. I replaced the stabilizer bar bushings, and stabilizer bar links. These items were bad, but wasn't the squeak.


I eventually talked to a buddy who worked on front end for several years. He knew before looking at it. The ball joints were dry, which from reading this forum, most people know is an issue. What I hadn't seen on here yet, was how he fixed it.


IF THE BALL JOINTS ARE TIGHT AND DON'T NEED REPLACEMENT- take a "needle greaser", and puncture the seal of the ball joints and re-grease them.


Yes, there may be some minor grease "leakage" through the small puncture hole, but it'll be minor. But to me, this is a whole lot cheaper and easier than replacing ball joints when they start squeaking. I was going crazy- squirting all sorts of "lubes" on any front end part that moved. But this ball joint greasing took care of the squeak instantly.

 

You can also install zerk fittings - carefully - so that all the joints can greased properly. On my list for this year if it ever warms up.

 

curious how you add one to the sealed type? Drill a hole?

 

Yes. Drill and tap.

 

Stick-weld. J/k. Just be carefull not to get shavings that cannot be retrieved.