I had my lower ball joints replaced two weeks ago.
I just noticed they are leaking grease. Sealed balljoints shouldn't leak right?
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| Author: | Bakerkj [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Lower ball joint Leaking |
I had my lower ball joints replaced two weeks ago. I just noticed they are leaking grease. Sealed balljoints shouldn't leak right?
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| Author: | pixeldzn [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:05 pm ] |
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I wonder if it has something to do with how rough the casting is on the lower arms. It doesn't look like a tear or anything - it looks to be oozing where the boot meets the arm. maybe you can clean up the area and try to tighten down the joint a little more? |
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| Author: | SD-KJ [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:10 pm ] |
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pixeldzn wrote: I wonder if it has something to do with how rough the casting is on the lower arms. It doesn't look like a tear or anything - it looks to be oozing where the boot meets the arm. maybe you can clean up the area and try to tighten down the joint a little more?
interesting, yeah i think that may be a good start. You would think that the tech would clean that up w/ a wire brush or somthing? Thats quite a bit of rust on there. -Nick |
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| Author: | adamkrz [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:15 pm ] |
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I would take it back,I agree it looks like a poor prep job and another quick failure. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:47 pm ] |
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The joint may of just had to much grease in it? The surface it touches wont cause it to leak. It has a clamp around it to seal in the grease. I would give them a call and see what they say. It doesnt really matter anyway, after a recall like this they must replace them for life. Ohh, and pixs, if you look at the joint, tighting it more wont put more pressure where its leaking. |
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| Author: | SD-KJ [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:53 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster wrote: The joint may of just had to much grease in it? The surface it touches wont cause it to leak. It has a clamp around it to seal in the grease. I would give them a call and see what they say. It doesnt really matter anyway, after a recall like this they must replace them for life.
Ohh, and pixs, if you look at the joint, tighting it more wont put more pressure where its leaking. I have a question, i had mine done under the original 02 recall earlier this summer and they are slightly loose again. Is it something that i could just "tighten" the bottom nut on there and it tighten back up? or does the thread stop? -Nick |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:54 pm ] |
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SD-KJ wrote: Jeepjeepster wrote: The joint may of just had to much grease in it? The surface it touches wont cause it to leak. It has a clamp around it to seal in the grease. I would give them a call and see what they say. It doesnt really matter anyway, after a recall like this they must replace them for life. Ohh, and pixs, if you look at the joint, tighting it more wont put more pressure where its leaking. I have a question, i had mine done under the original 02 recall earlier this summer and they are slightly loose again. Is it something that i could just "tighten" the bottom nut on there and it tighten back up? or does the thread stop? -Nick Nope, if it has play in it then you need new ones... Again.. As you said, the threads stop. 
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| Author: | SD-KJ [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:56 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster wrote: SD-KJ wrote: Jeepjeepster wrote: The joint may of just had to much grease in it? The surface it touches wont cause it to leak. It has a clamp around it to seal in the grease. I would give them a call and see what they say. It doesnt really matter anyway, after a recall like this they must replace them for life. Ohh, and pixs, if you look at the joint, tighting it more wont put more pressure where its leaking. I have a question, i had mine done under the original 02 recall earlier this summer and they are slightly loose again. Is it something that i could just "tighten" the bottom nut on there and it tighten back up? or does the thread stop? -Nick Nope, if it has play in it then you need new ones... Again.. As you said, the threads stop. Its sad that i have had that set on there for around 6 months and they are already loosening up... uhhhhh -Nick |
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| Author: | psinsyd [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:19 pm ] |
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Great, thanks for all of the confidence-boosters, guys. I just had mine done today, and can definitely tell a difference in the front end. Guess I'll have to keep an eye on em. 
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| Author: | nolakj [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:44 pm ] |
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Gimme an M... |
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| Author: | nolakj [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:45 pm ] |
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Gimme an O.... |
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| Author: | nolakj [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:45 pm ] |
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Gimme another O...... |
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| Author: | nolakj [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:45 pm ] |
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Gimme a G ........ |
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| Author: | nolakj [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:46 pm ] |
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What's that spell......... MOOG |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:32 pm ] |
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nolakj wrote: What's that spell.........
MOOG Not everyone has the time or money to put moogs in. I was on summer break and would be getting the recall joints if I was in school. I dont have time to do anything, nor do I feel like doing anything. 
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| Author: | nolakj [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:34 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster wrote: nolakj wrote: What's that spell......... MOOG Not everyone has the time or money to put moogs in. I was on summer break and would be getting the recall joints if I was in school. I dont have time to do anything, nor do I feel like doing anything. True Jeepster. But I am not exactly rich either. I made it a priority and DC MIGHT even reimburse me (no guarantee but...). I just happen to think that DC will never get these right and someone will get injured because of it. For $120 + labor (or DIY) I believe it is the most important mod you can do. (You hear that Moog...send me a sticker or something...) On a side note, these are the best years of your life dude....enjoy em' !! |
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| Author: | jason thompson [ Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:31 pm ] |
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nolakj wrote: Jeepjeepster wrote: nolakj wrote: What's that spell......... MOOG Not everyone has the time or money to put moogs in. I was on summer break and would be getting the recall joints if I was in school. I dont have time to do anything, nor do I feel like doing anything. True Jeepster. But I am not exactly rich either. I made it a priority and DC MIGHT even reimburse me (no guarantee but...). I just happen to think that DC will never get these right and someone will get injured because of it. For $120 + labor (or DIY) I believe it is the most important mod you can do. (You hear that Moog...send me a sticker or something...) On a side note, these are the best years of your life dude....enjoy em' !! I kunker 11teen times |
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| Author: | XR [ Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:47 pm ] |
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What's the part number for the servicable Moog LBJ? |
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| Author: | Maximum Carnage [ Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | WHAT! |
Dumb questions but what is a MOOG. Never heard of it. Also are their any LBJ or UBJ with zerks installed? Greasing them once in a while the easy way would help. |
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| Author: | Skyjump136 [ Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:19 am ] |
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Maximum Carnage wrote: Dumb questions but what is a MOOG. Never heard of it.
Also are their any LBJ or UBJ with zerks installed? Greasing them once in a while the easy way would help. Moog is the manufacturer of serviceable ball joints (with zerks installed)...so you can grease them once in a while.  Keep in mind that you have to replace the entire upper arm as the stock UBJ is permanently attached.
Info on the lower... http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/downloads/PSL200527010PrematureBallJointFailureOnJeepLiberty.pdf and the uppers...http://www.jeepinbyal.com/files/index.php |
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