Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Front end worn out at 91K

[Hemmen1]

I am getting new front brakes today at a private local shop (not a Dodge dealer) the shop just called to inform me that our front end is shot and he wants me to come in and he will show me the loose ball joints, tie rods ect... - I informed him to make a list of the repairs that he thinks need to be done and I will take it to our Dodge dealer (we paid extra for the bumper/bumper extended warranty to 100k) Hopefully dodge will fix all of it under warranty and I will only have to pay the $50. 00 deductable. Any similiar situations out there or does anyone have advice before I call Dodge??

Darren

 

[Pit Bull]

Darren, I would put your original wheel/tire combination back on before you take it to the dealer. I don't know if the will but they might say the larger wheel/tires caused excessive wear. If you don't have them just be ready for that objection. Keep us posted on what you find out. I have the same DC 100K mile diesel wrap warranty and I want to believe it was a good investment

 

[Hemmen1]

The Dodge dealer already knows I am running 19. 5 tires, do you think I should try a different dealer and put stock tires on??



Diesel wrap was well worth it for me -- this truck pulls a heavy trailer everyday so it is abused, I figured stuff would break/wear out before 100k so I did the extended warranty thing. That was one smart move on my part.

 

[Pit Bull]

Originally posted by Hemmen1

The Dodge dealer already knows I am running 19. 5 tires, do you think I should try a different dealer and put stock tires on??

I would, why take a chance? I know its a hassle but it could make a big difference if your original dealer wanted to be a tough guy. I don't know your relationship with your dealer?