Hello-
Been reading some posts here- and wondering if somebody could assist please.

My caliper bolts apparently became loose -never even heard of such a thing happening until yesterday! Anyways- that part that the caliper bolts in to is now broke and needs to be replaced.

Could somebody inform me what the name of this part is please.

Thank-you
Durango-Frustration

 

We need a little more info....photos would help more...Year model I know Durango but SLT/SXT/RT etc.... Engine and year Front rear...yes they did change to Rear Discs in 2003

 

2000 Dodge Durango SLT
4WD
Engine 5.2
Front Passenger Side
Brake Pads
Photos- no capability to send a photo.


Thank you
DF

 

I think that is all part of the spindle IIRC.

 

It's called the thingy-miggiger!.....LOL


Anyway, the main block everything bolts into is called the "Steering Knuckle".

A Spindel is on a front 2wd, but people still call them the knuckle as well.



Anyway, you could HELICoil your old one to fix the threads.

 

Helicoil to fix the threads..........

Not sure what Helicoil is- however I don;t think helicoil will work- the top portion of the thread section has been completely split and is now laying on my workbench.

Will helicoil still fix it if it is in two pieces?

Thank you

 

Take a picture!

 

No not if in two pieces. You'll need to find a junker or buy a new one.

 

Hey,

Thank you for all helpful replies....

Looks like I head to the junkyard...a brand new knuckle from Dodge Dealership in this area anyways sells for 695.00!

Thanks for your help,

DF

 

I ended up using Heli-Coils on mine. Was just stripped, not broken.

The good news is that I also called around to price knuckles, and the salvage yards in my area (Des Moines, IA at the time) were letting them go for about 80 bucks. Much better than the $700 you're getting from the dealer!

Call around. This is a very common problem on Durangos, you'll probably have to try a few yards before you find one that has a knuckle on hand....