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JR
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2013
15:00:42
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 Subject: '05 Front end rebuild-what would you do?
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It's about time for new tires and I noticed that the outside edges of
the front 2 are cupped or "scalloped" looking and I've known for a
while that there's something not 100% up there, a few more clunks
and rattles than usual. Problem is I live in an apartment and don't
have access to a garage to get it up and really look around down
there to figure out exactly what's wrong. However in a few weeks I
will have access to a garage and a lift but only for a few days, so if
you had to pre-purchase parts for a front end suspension "rebuild"
what would you get? Axle's and wheel bearings have already been
done so I'm thinking more about shocks, bushings, ball joints, etc..
It's an '05 Laramie Quad Cab V8 4x4.
Thanks!
JR
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2013
17:45:57
| RE: '05 Front end rebuild-what would you do?
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Upper Ball Joints were a problem on earlier Daks. Maybe
upper control arm bushings. Inner and outer tie rods also. You
don't need to lift it to check the tie rods. You just need a friend
to move the steering wheel left to right while you look at them.
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RalphP
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2013
01:49:22
| RE: '05 Front end rebuild-what would you do?
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Maybe time to do some upgrading while it's up in
the air.
Energy Suspension has a poly bushing set for
Dakodas - including the cab bushings (cab to
frame)! For the 1988 it's $166.10 or so,
including shipping.
Upper and lower ball joints added to the bushings
around. Possibly tie rod ends - but those can
actually be done on ramps at an apartment if you
can work on your car there at all.
Shocks are never bad to replace - but sometimes,
if the old ones aren't too old, they're not
economically feasible.
For your parts, be sure to check RockAuto, Advance
Auto's purchase on-line, and AutoZone purchase on-
line (Advance and Auto Zone you can pick up in the
store, but get the internet coupons and discounts.
Best of both, IMO.)
RwP
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