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JEFF
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3/02/2004
18:55:36

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I have a gen 3 dakota 4x4 and I run 31 mud terrains. the ? is does any one else have a problem with when they turn the wheels while driving a clunkin sound allmost like if the tires were hiting the front bumper ( i have plenty of clearence) and i am starting to think it might be the cv joints could this be true?



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3/02/2004
20:54:12

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I have a '97 4x4 ext. cab 5.2V8 and mine does the same thing but it sounds more like they rub the frame. Let me know how you make out
--Jay



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3/03/2004
10:01:54

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It's probably your upper ball joints. Me and 10 other million people on this board would agree.

If you are getting that popping clunking noise while turing right or left over speed bumps or small inclines it's because your ball joints have probably worn out. Most people replace them with the moog greasable joints from www.rockauto.com. Do search on this site for ball joints and you'll be better able to pin point your problem but that's my 1st guess.

Bill
Austin, TX



JEFF
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3/03/2004
17:35:29

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Hey thanks for the info. I will hafta check it out. do they make greasable lower ball joints too?



sethco1
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3/09/2004
04:59:07

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you can also get the moog parts from o'riely, thats where i got mine. make sure they get you the 4x4 and not the 2wd ones(there bad about that even if you tell them). My 97 4x4 5.2L dak was all over the road and had to get a new driver side hub(they dont make bearings there built-in), upper and lower ball joints, and inter and outer tie rods. And lowers i believe have grease certs.



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