Luckily I was going 15 MPH and was right next to a parking lot.
Lets see if Jeep fixes this one!
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| Author: | loganbrumm [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | So my ball joints failed... |
Luckily I was going 15 MPH and was right next to a parking lot. Lets see if Jeep fixes this one!
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| Author: | loganbrumm [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So my ball joints failed... |
Got it fixed amazingly quick at my mechanics. $868 later... I've gone through the threads and recalls but can't find anything for the upper ball joints, just the lower. Hs anyone else had this happen? |
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| Author: | Cherrie 274 [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | So my ball joints failed... |
Not on my Jeep. But yes, they wear out and need to be maintained. |
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| Author: | SmokyCA [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So my ball joints failed... |
I just discovered that my upper ball joints are currently dangerously worn and loose. While rotating my tires I decided to jack up the front wheel using the lower control arm instead of the frame, as recommended in this thread: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4348 With the wheel off, I found I could easily move the hub around with probably more than 1/4" of play clunking around in socket of the upper A-arm on both sides of the vehicle. Disturbing to say the least. And needless to say, JBA A-arms are on order and driving the 'ol CRD is kept to an absolute minimum. I'd recommend checking the ball joints, upper and lower, periodically. |
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| Author: | 05renny [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So my ball joints failed... |
Ahhhhh shoulda had them install a set of JBA's uca setup! |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So my ball joints failed... |
Wow! Thats scary! I would of crapped my pants.. |
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| Author: | ChooChooman74 [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:20 am ] |
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I will be doing the uppers, lowers and tie rod ends on my CRD. I figure 100K is a good time to do that. Rather replace early than when it is too late..... |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So my ball joints failed... |
every oil change - rotate tires - check ball joints - check brake pads - make it a habit and you don't have to worry about surprises. 
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| Author: | USAFCOP [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So my ball joints failed... |
Only fix for the Ball joint issue is SFA... Just saying...  I miss me Jeep, and wheeling with you all. |
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