Ball joint recall

kellenbence · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:35 pm

Can you believe I brought my jeep to the dealer (I try NEVER to do).
I was getting a couple little things done and I wanted a price quote to change my front struts. Well......they said $470 but we can't because you have a lift on it, plus there is a recall for the ball joints and we can't do that either because of the lift. THEY CAN'T DO THAT, can they. Not complete a recall because you have a lift on your truck????

Joe Jeep Owner · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:56 pm

I would think they wouldnt be able to, I'm not sure how to find out about it though.

Is this a new or recent recall on the Ball Joints? Just curious, I didnt know anything about it and I'm wondering if I should get mine checked.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:03 pm

They must do the recall. A recall has nothing to do with your jeep, its something that is wrong with all the libertys.

krazz1e · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:15 pm

yup recall is a must.

replacing struts under warrenty, yeah void with lift. But if you PAY to get them replaced then they are dumb.

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Yup, I think they need to preform the recall no matter what. Don't bother changing out the factory struts with the same. There are much higher quality ones by OME and Rancho.

speleorelic · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2005 8:43 pm

I had them install Rancho struts when the dealer replaced the ball joints. I have a 3 1/2 inch lift (that the dealer put on for me). They charged me $60 to install the Ranchos that I bought online. No charge for the ball joints,, it's a recall.

Wade in Burgaw · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:08 pm

Don't they install some kind of heat shield on that recall? I had mine done over a year ago but didn't know much about this stuff then and still don't but I don't believe they actually did anything.

DaveKJ02 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:57 am

Yes, part of the recall was adding the heat shield. You can check by your VIN on the jeep website if you need it. The dealer supposedly did mine when the wife went in for a quick oil change. The only proof I have is the heat sheild is there.

Look around for intructions on how you can just check them yourself. Mine are OK for now but when they go I'm going to put in greasable MOOGs.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:50 am

Okay, entered my VIN and it said no recall on my KJ. I bought my 04 Reny in September 04. Any idea if I may have been fixed before they sold it new?

KJ04 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:09 am

Joe,
I have an 04 and the dealer just replaced my lower balljoints at 18,425 miles under warranty. The drivers side was creaking when I turned the steering wheel.

Wade in Burgaw · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:59 pm

Anyone have a pic or a good description of what this heat shield should look like. I don't think mine were changed out.

Guest · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:24 pm

the fix was done on mine. I'll post a pic or two when I get home.

DaveKJ02 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:40 pm

You can see a heatshield in the tech forum under the ball joint replacement post here http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=3317

Look for the picture with the ball joint puller on the LBJ. You can see the heat shield to the upper right of the puller between the LBJ and the brake rotor. It's just a thin sheet of metal.

skrracing · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:49 pm

FYI...
If any dealer tells you he will do the wanrranty work and the lower ball joints...Just get the number to the local customer service rep. I can tell you right now that no one is going to get refused on a recall or there is going to be a huge problem.

Also...I will say this again. ALL KJS HAVE A LOWER BALJOINT PROBLEM....THERE HAS BEEN NO FIX. The heat shield was adding and thart should have been the end of the story but ball joints have failed on many KJs that had the heat shield.

KJs from 2001 to 2006 have the exact same problem...nothing is different except some of the older ones do not have the heat shields.

This is still a problem and will contiue to be a problem no matter what year you have or even if they have been replaced once before. It's just a matter of time before YOURS fail as well. This is something that all KJs owners need to watch for or have checked ever so often.

Sorry to come across so strong about this but it is a real problem we all just have to keep in mind and deal with is. Later...Clint

Wade in Burgaw · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:03 pm

Dave,

That picture helped a lot. They didn't do the recall on mine based on that picture. I took it in over a year and a half ago too. Plus I just looked on the jeep site with my VIN and it shows no outstanding recalls. I love my stealership. It's an early 02 so there's no reason they shouldn't have replaced them.

Clint,

Do the aftermarket LBJ's hold up better than OEM?

Thanks

skrracing · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:07 pm

No not at all...Sorry. Later...Clint

Guyute1210 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:13 pm

skrracing wrote:

No not at all...Sorry. Later...Clint

Then why replace them with the MOOG ones, and why hasn't an aftermarket company come up with anything?

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:00 pm

I've asked twice at my dealer on both my KJ's & I was told not to worry about it mine wouldn't be affected they ran both KJ's vin #'s,so I'll just pray that nothing goes wrong if it does they'll have such a law suit up thier butt's they won't know what hit them,mine is 90% on the highway where my wifes is more local,we'll see

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:39 pm

I really think a HUGE recal is coming for DC and i think they know it. I really would like to see one, but i feel sorry for DC. I buy their jeeps and cars b/c i like them, and i hate to see them have trouble. But if its putting me and other people on the road in danger, then it needs to be done.

Could they just recal the lower ball joint with a better greasable one?

Wade in Burgaw · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:07 am

How can I tell if mine are in bad shape. Do I get the wheel off the ground and pull and push on something? What am I looking for? Newbie :arrow:

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