So my ball joints failed...

loganbrumm · **Posted:** Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:52 am

Luckily I was going 15 MPH and was right next to a parking lot.
Lets see if Jeep fixes this one!

loganbrumm · **Posted:** Sat Mar 30, 2013 5:54 pm

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?

Cherrie 274 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:04 pm

Not on my Jeep. But yes, they wear out and need to be maintained.

SmokyCA · **Joined:** Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:31 pm **Posts:** 35

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.

05renny · **Posted:** Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:59 am

Ahhhhh shoulda had them install a set of JBA's uca setup!

Jeeper4life · **Posted:** Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:54 am

Wow! Thats scary! I would of crapped my pants..

ChooChooman74 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:20 am

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.....

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:39 pm

every oil change - rotate tires - check ball joints - check brake pads - make it a habit and you don't have to worry about surprises. :2cents:

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:52 am

Only fix for the Ball joint issue is SFA... Just saying... :banghead:

I miss me Jeep, and wheeling with you all.

So my ball joints failed...

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