I would take to another shop for a second opinion. I own a shop and work at the dealers is not very good now. Go to a shop you can trust. I would ask around for a shop in your area from other racers.
Plan on Taking to a shop that son-in-law works at a sales manager they have a good repair dept. Have an Auto parts store insured and they carry MOOG that have grease fittings. Did talk with friend that has same truck and they have done everything at least one although he does admit to using it hard, plows with it etc. I guess I wouldn't mind so much if I beat the crap out of it.
Tom Weaver: Logistics & Technical Support Manager IE truck driver for 1986 RX-7 ITS #63. "Diesel Haulin' Rotary" 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab The Hemi has retired "Long Live the Hemi" Bill Weaver Driver- 2004 NYSRRC John Chave Award. 2006 & 2013 ITS NYSRRC Champion!. Truck Driver Named Glen Region Worker of the Year 2008.Located 45 miles southeast of Watkins Glen in Sayre PA.
I am in the same boat with my 05 2500 hemi. Dealer quoted me $900 for two upper ball joints at 50,000 miles.
dick patullo
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Tom Weaver: Logistics & Technical Support Manager IE truck driver for 1986 RX-7 ITS #63. "Diesel Haulin' Rotary" 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab The Hemi has retired "Long Live the Hemi" Bill Weaver Driver- 2004 NYSRRC John Chave Award. 2006 & 2013 ITS NYSRRC Champion!. Truck Driver Named Glen Region Worker of the Year 2008.Located 45 miles southeast of Watkins Glen in Sayre PA.
Well the replacements are done. Used the Moog "Limited Lifetime warranty" Ball joints. Upper BallJoints were 274.00 and Lower Ball Joints 170.00. The Upper Ball Joints are adjustable so as they are installed the shop sets alignment. The installation is complex the shop I had do the work maintains a fleet of service vehicles for a local medical center. Included are 5 dodge 4wd vehicles so they have done the repair numerous times. Total Labor was 325.00 so was not cheap. The Moog joints have grease fittings so to me that should help. . T Weaver
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Tom Weaver: Logistics & Technical Support Manager IE truck driver for 1986 RX-7 ITS #63. "Diesel Haulin' Rotary" 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab The Hemi has retired "Long Live the Hemi" Bill Weaver Driver- 2004 NYSRRC John Chave Award. 2006 & 2013 ITS NYSRRC Champion!. Truck Driver Named Glen Region Worker of the Year 2008.Located 45 miles southeast of Watkins Glen in Sayre PA.
Ball joints at 50K miles?? wow. That sucks.
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