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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / November 20082005 Dakota Tie rod ends
Hello group, I have a 2005 Dakota. I just brought it in for an oil change and when they did their "16 point inspection" they said the tie rod ends are worn and need to be replaced. I have the extended warranty so they are going to be replaced under warranty, but my truck only has 19K on it how could the ends be bad already??? The service tech said since they are not grease-able they wear quickly. They must be using some cheap cheap metal in there, cause aren't they supposed to last about 80K. Anybody heard on tie rod ends going that quickly? John >Hello group, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >John Chrysler/Dodge suspension wear parts fail very quickly. My 2500 with less than 30K miles needs new ball joints for the same reason. How one can claim to be selling a heavy duty, work capable, truck with components like this is amazing, but they do it. Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed (11/19/2008 9:13 AM): >> Hello group, >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > can claim to be selling a heavy duty, work capable, truck with > components like this is amazing, but they do it. I've had to replace both the tie rod ends and the ball joints in the last couple of years, on my 2001 Dakota - had around 40k miles. I think there's a recall for one or the other though - the ball joints? jmc >Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed (11/19/2008 9:13 AM): >> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >jmc I'd love a recall on the 2500's ball joints. I'm going to have to tackle that one really soon and don't really feel like doing it... > Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed > (11/19/2008 9:13 AM): [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > jmc There was/is a recall on the Dakota ball joints, only for the 4x4. Doesn't include the 2wd. Not sure if it includes the Ram. I had mine replaced under the recall at 75K miles or so, even though they weren't bad . Still have the original tie rods (inner and outer) at 100K miles. I check them every time I rotate the tires (5K miles). -------- .boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2008 Mustang Coupe 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. >> Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed (11/19/2008 9:13 AM): >>> [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 > 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. My dakota is 4wd, but I haven't received a recall notice yet. Maybe they will be smart and just replace them when they are doing the tie rod ends - yeah right!! :) Thanks for the info. John > My dakota is 4wd, but I haven't received a > recall notice yet. Maybe [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks for the info. > John Yeah, right. That's going to happen. You'de better talk to them about the ball joints. -------- .boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2008 Mustang Coupe 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. > Still have the original tie rods (inner and outer) > at 100K miles. I check them every time I rotate > the tires (5K miles). What do you look for when you check the tir rods?  SignatureE Frank Ball frankb@sonic.net >> Still have the original tie rods (inner and outer) >> at 100K miles. I check them every time I rotate >> the tires (5K miles). > >What do you look for when you check the tir rods? Trick question? <g> Too much play in them mostly. There is a spec, but most seasoned mechanics can generally tell quickly. Basically up on the lift, lock steering, and move wheels (as if they were making a turn) while watching the tie rods, and you should be able to determine if the play is too much. Also, on vehices with one, check the idler/pitman arms. (IFS vehicles). >> Still have the original tie rods (inner and >> outer) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > What do you look for when you check the tir > rods? SignatureJack up the front end at the lower A arm. Grab the tire at 3 and 9 o'clock. gently move the tire back and forth. If the tie rods are bad, you'll feel a slight clunk and a little slack. It won't be much, just a little bit. You just have to develope a feel for it. Testing the ball joints is pretty much the same thing, except you grab the tire at 12 and 6 o'clock. -------- .boB 2006 FXDI hot rod 2008 Mustang Coupe 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast. yes on alot of the vehicles they are going bad. make sure they reset th toe on the alignment machine when they replace them Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tec - Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.dodge.trucks More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.htm |
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