RW> I think it should be incumbant on manufacturers to replace any line that   
   RW> rusts to the point of failure. Even if the vehicle is out of warranty.   
      
   I agree 100%.  That goes with all of the manufacturers, because it isn't just   
   Dodge.  I have seen it happen in Ford and Chevy, and I'm sure it happens in   
   foreign vehicles as well.   
      
   RW> If you can remove the line without spoiling the original configuration,   
   RW> it   
   RW> shouldn't be that hard to duplicate by hand.   
      
   From the great step by step - complete with pictures - writeup that someone   
   did for the Durango, it shouldn't be too bad.  The bolts are very rusty, just   
   like the lines - so they will probably start to fall apart while I remove them.   
      
   RW> [????] OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer...I don't understand the   
   RW> statement. If you found an Aftermarket Manufacturer who has those lines   
   RW> in   
   RW> Stainless Steel, that would be ideal.   
      
   I meant aftermarket.  According to some of them on Rockauto.com, they are   
   chromate plated for rust and corrosion protection.      
   RW> Take it to a Dodge dealer and see what they offer in compensation for   
   RW> having to replace failed lines that aren't supposed to be made out of   
   RW> ordinary steel. Then go buy the aftermarket lines.   
      
   Probably nothing, since I didn't buy the Durango new.  I should do that just   
   out of principle.   
      
   If you are interested in the repair with pictures, here is the link:   
      
   http://tinyurl.com/bh95yp9   
      
   - Mark   
      
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