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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on May 01, 2012, 09:57:12 pm

Title: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: osage outlaw on May 01, 2012, 09:57:12 pm

While changing the oil on my truck in preperation for the drive to the Classic, I noticed that both my sway bar links are busted on the front end.  I took them off and the sway bar is just hanging there.  It is a 2005 Dodge Dakota 2wd.  Will it be OK to drive it to the Classic?  I've been driving like that for a while apparently.

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: skyarrow on May 01, 2012, 10:59:22 pm

I'm not sure  how safe it is it mite feel a little squirrly on quick turns 

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: osage outlaw on May 01, 2012, 11:02:15 pm

It's going to be all interstate driving. 

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on May 01, 2012, 11:16:28 pm

I would try to fix it......may cause some hairy driving.....

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: fencepost on May 01, 2012, 11:59:10 pm

the bushings should be fairly cheap... you might need them when a 18 wheeler passes you @70mph 

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: mullet on May 02, 2012, 12:40:14 am

Fix it. I did a white knuckle drive to Nashville in my younger days in a wore out Chevy Blazer with 33" Mudders.

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: Rick Wallace on May 02, 2012, 01:12:29 am

Agree with Mullet fix it

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: paulsemp on May 02, 2012, 10:00:15 am

just replaced mine last week, cost $130 and about 1 hour. Driving with out it will not do the rest of your front end any good.

Title: Re: Need Mechanic advice
Post by: osage outlaw on May 02, 2012, 03:08:18 pm

Looks like I won't be able to fix it before I head down.  Out of two auto parts stores, I could only find one link.