I love my truck and would have no other even after 1 turbo, u-joints, ps hoses, 1 complete rear end and now ball joints. I argue that on a 4wd that ball joints should fall under DC's 70K drivetrain warranty but they aren't having any of that. Of course the joints are on national back order since everybody needs them. If I'm going to do this myself and it looks like I am, are there any quality replacement units with perhaps (don't say it....................) grease fittings and/or higher quality construction?

 

Looking through some old post about Ball Joints and came upon this one.

Are there any quality aftermarket ball joints?? It looks like mine are shot at 55,000.

I am going to call the dealer and argue they should be covered, but it will probably be to no avial.

 

Do a search on this site for Ball Joints,, There are many posts,, I also have posted one, Did ball joints about 7 months ago,,, NOW My #53 engine block cracked,, Looks like the end of the road my truck,,cant afford a engine,, Know anyone looking for a Truck Cheap?

 

Tell us more about the failed engine.

What is a #53 block?
Where did it crack (got any pix)?
How many miles?
What kind of duty cycle (towing alot, a little, just commuting, etc)
Any engine/powertrain mods?

 

Copy and paste this in the search,,, *cracked block


You will have plenty of answers.

 

I have seen pictures of this having been repaired.
It'd be worth looking into If it means keeping your truck.

 

I am in Proccess of doing the Stitch repair now ,,, Should be done this weekend,,, Fingers crossed....

 

Tell us more about the failed engine.

What is a #53 block?

The "53" block is a 2nd gen block. It was the casting number that was associated with some less than perfect blocks. It seems the "53" block had some issues with cracking. It doesn't affect your 2005. I had a 2000 before my '03 and checked it out back then. I was OK but I read of a few guys having problems with those blocks. I believe that block was made between the years of 98-00, but don't quote me.

 

1998-2001 But Not ALL were #53 I have popped out a Freeze plug during this repair (remove metal filing's) and I CANT Believe how THIN the block is there.

 

My Lock and Stitch failed..SEAPING All over,, Bars Leak and Up for sale
Cummins Stuck me with it ,, I HATE to stick someone else with it BUT.

Now I go Back to a good old gas Hog I CAN get 200000 miles out of ,,,

STAY AWAY OF THE DREADED #53