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CrzyBri82
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7/24/2002
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OK does anyone out there ins dakota land know where i can find Moog Ball Joints for my 2000 dak? ive been searchin all over and i cant seem to get a direct response. So if u can please help me it will be grately appriciated.
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Toothpick
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2002
16:49:43
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https://www.rockauto.com/applet.html
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4wDakota
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7/24/2002
17:05:30
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summit racing
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You may have to call to get them to order it, they are a dealer, they just don't carry all of them in stock.
If you get them let us know what you payed.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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CrzyBri82
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7/24/2002
17:30:59
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Ok, heres the deal. I called Summit and Moog. THe newest vehicle they have for the ball joints are for a 99. they had a design change in 2000. Moog does not have replacement ball joints for the 2000 and up dakotas.
4wDakota: The ball joints for a the 99 run for $45 each.
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4wDakota
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7/24/2002
17:55:29
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Thanks man, kind of sucks for you. One question, are yours really bad, if so it should still be under warranty.
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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CrzyBri82
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7/24/2002
17:57:07
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Im not totaly sure if its the ball joints. Ive been told that there is a posibility that the control arm bushings are bad. But no it is not under warranty. i have 98,000 miles on the truck so my warranty is up.
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4wDakota
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7/24/2002
18:02:24
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I'd try the 99 one's if summit won't charge you a restocking fee if they don't fit. I don't think they are different. The 4x4's may have changed but the 2wd's should not have. I know the 2wd suspension lifts for 99 and 2000 aren't different.
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
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99Dak5.2L4x4
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2002
18:26:53
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Here are pictures of the 99 ball joints off my truck and the new ones installed. So take off your tire and compare.
I haven't had a single pop or clunk since I installed these Moogs.
go to this wb sit to look at the pictures
http://photos.yahoo.com/billyboy78753
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gunboat
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7/26/2002
10:52:12
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crzybri82 e-mail me at gunboat44212@yahoo.com
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98FlameRdDak
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2002
22:38:45
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The Moogs are a far better deal than the OEMs from the dealer. Moogs have a grease fitting located on the top where as the dealers don't. Not to mention if you want new upper ball joints from the dealer, you will be buying a new upper A arm.
Replaced my uppers on my 98 4 by 4 and glad I didn't go with the OEMs.
Mark
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Tad_W
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
18:36:44
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I am looking for the part number for Moog balljoints for a 2000 Dakota. I have seen many discussions here on the subject but have not seen a part number yet. Can someone help me out?? THnks. Have a good new year!!! Drive Safe.
2000 Dakota 4x4 4.7L sport quad cab.
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helton
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
19:49:56
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Like they said, go to www.rockauto.com. They have the ball joints you want. I payed &160 for the whole set.
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Tad_W
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
21:59:07
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I did check the rockauto website and even called them. They said they do not have them. Moog part number anyone or another website to order from for 2000 Dak 4x4?? thanks
tadwms@gbis.com
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
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After installing new ball joints be sure and lube them with the very best synthetic grease that you can find and not that fifty cents a tube petroleum grease that so many people use.
Dr. D
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Tad_W
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
12:52:23
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Moog upper ball joint part number for 2000 4x4 Dak?? Anyone??? anyone???
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
14:52:40
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aftermarket ball joints should be out soon for 2000 and up dakotas.
Dealer wont replace mine because my truck is lowered 2 inches, what a waste!
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chris
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
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How do you know if you have bad ball joints? On my right side, whenever I turn the wheel all the way to the left and reverse, I hear a loud POP sound. I don't get the sound if I turn the wheel the other way, and the sound isn't there if I go forward. I looked under-neath around the wheel etc, and I didn't find anything to be missing. I don't know what's wrong.
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
21:18:20
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the balljoints are the same for 2wd 97 to 03 and change on the 4x4 after 2000 , here is the part # FOR MOOG upper is #k778=$31.03 the lower is #k7155=$43.59 and if you have napa close here is the number from them ....trw 104100 $27 each and have the grease fitting , It's the balljoints fabtech use on their lifts ......will work on stock also .........
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Curt
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2003
09:24:59
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Ball Joints!!!!! interesting chat guys, I asked a question on this board bout 3 weeks ago bout upper ball joints. I have a '00 CC 4.7 auto 2WD
My right upper ball joint was bad (making that poping sound) and I went to 3 garages and they all said the 99 and earlier would not work on my '00. The Moog for 99 and earlier was bout $40.
With the advice I was given here bout being interchangeable, I went to a parts house and purchased the '99 ball joint and then went to the dealer( only the dealer has the '00 as I was told by the parts guy and he was correct).
The ball joints are NOT the same nor are they interchangeable!!!!! ie, the length of the shaft(about 1/2" shorter on the 99) and diameter on the ball joint is much different, also the bolt pattern (to attach the ball joint to the upper control are not in the same locaton)
And as of 3 weeks ago only the dealer has the parts, the upper control arm and the ball joint comes as one piece and is bout $195 and is still NOT greaseable.
Oh, I have 38k miles (I purchased it new) on my Dak and it is not abused or hardly been off the pavement.
That's the facts!!!
Curt
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Pistolero
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2003
19:46:19
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Curt, you may be correct...I have an '02 4x2, and I haven't had to replace my balljoints as of yet. However, I've seen posts on this board where people with post-2000 Daks have reported using the '97 to '99 Moog balljoints with direct interchangeability. So, for the record, could anyone who's changed their balljoints on a 2000+ NON 4x4 Dakota, please tell us if the Moog balljoints worked or NOT? Thanks!...P
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2003
19:57:15
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We may have to find a way to splice RAM ball joints into the daks. Maybe these little trucks werent meant to handle these engines. DC needs to find another source for these damn things.!
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rivermnaniac
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2003
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That's weird about being different , cause fabtech has the 3" lift for 97 to 03 and its the same arm with the same balljoint , I have the lift on my truck , and chaximus had to replace his joints and bought them at napa , unless the fabtech arm stayed the same and the stock ones didn't ..............the ones from napa have a grease fitting also ..........
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Curt
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2003
10:28:32
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I did forget to mention something bout the ball joints, the '99 and earlier have the grease fitting and the '00 and later don't.
Something else I might add, my Dak was manufactured in mid '00.......maybe the earlier '00's were the same as the '99's!!!!!
We all know that any manufacturer will use all of the parts they have in stock before going to the "improved" version! LOL
Curt (arltxwill@aol.com)
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2003
12:51:18
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your probably right rivermaniac. Fabtech has kept it simple, one control arm for all model years. Mopar has just changed the design of their suspension for year 2000, probably a millenium bug and left us with 2000 and up dakotas at the mercy of Diamler Chrysler replacement parts. Soon I hope Just a replacement ball joint with a grease fitting will be available for my 2001.
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Timberwolf
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1/09/2003
12:44:32
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I've seen several picture posts of people doing upper Joint replacement, but none on the lowers. The upper looks like a piece of cake. It's the lowers that has me worried. Can anyone point me to a picture post on lower replacement? Just FYI autoparts-site.com has Moog uppers for $41.42 and lowers for $38.72 ea. in stock.
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