Parking brake strut bar

1999 DODGE DURANGO
178,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I am missing the back driver side parking strut and spring. Can I still drive it without it and if not where can I find one for it? I have checked auto parts stores in person and online? Also, can it be interchange with a Dodge Dakota part?
Jan 25, 2022 at 4:13 PM
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Hello,

Are you talking about the rear shock and the leaf spring?
If so, it is not advisable to operate a vehicle under that condition. It is not safe to drive and will cause further damage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber

Those shocks seem to be available online as well as AutoZone or O'reilly's.

This link shows a set:

https://www.amazon.com/Shock-Absorbers-Front-Dakota-Durango/dp/B0791YM2Y4

Please let me know if this is what you are talking about.
Thank you.
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Jan 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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This is what I am talking about:
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Jan 25, 2022 at 7:13 PM
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Got it. Without the parking brake strut that rear brake will not function. This will create uneven braking and will extend the braking distance.
It could be especially dangerous in a panic-breaking situation.
Typically, those struts are available in the rear drum brake kit. Were you not able to find a drum brake kit, with this part?
Jan 25, 2022 at 9:16 PM
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No, I have not. So, I was wondering if I could put one that goes on a Dakota on instead?
Jan 26, 2022 at 12:38 AM
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I have checked all the catalogs and they all show different part numbers.
Which tells us that they are physically different and probably not going to work.
Your option could be if you can find a wrecked Durango in a salvage yard and take off the brakes and use the strut out of that.
Jan 26, 2022 at 6:24 AM