06 Sept 06 Ball Joint Recall Question

the1jferg · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:14 pm

I have not been keeping up lately! I never knew about this second recall until I took my rig in today for trans filter(s) and fluid change.

This is the second Lower ball Joint recall performed on my KJ. After having it done, my front-end sits over 1/2" taller??? It has more space between the fender and top of the tire, like the BJ sits higher or something.

Anyone else's rig sitting higher after the latest recall??

the1jferg · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:39 am

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Jeger · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:16 pm

This is the first I have seen this mentioned myself, if your old balljoints were soo wore out that they sat 1/2" lower, you are probably lucky to be alive :shock:

I am still trying to figure out if a taller balljoint would give you any lift between the tire and wheel well or not, I dont think it would, I think it might actually lower the body of the jeep toward the ground a little :?:

kolesy · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:21 pm

Some oneelse was saying this exact same thing on here before. Your old BJs were probably just worn really bad.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:55 pm

I didn't measure it - so I'm not certain - but there wasn't a noticeable change in height with the new ball joints.

Marlon_JBT · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:26 pm

I noticed the same thing when the BJs were replaced on my '04 Liberty!

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:29 pm

Ahh, trying to think if that would work. Head....HURTS!!

I think it does..

If you joint is worn, that means the ball is trying to come OUT of the socket, letting the jeep drop down. After you get the new joint, its not the fact that the balljoint is longer, its actaully in its socket. Make sense?

Think about it:

the1jferg · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:29 pm

I'll never have worn balljoints because I am lucky enough to be alive after ball joint failure in the past (not liberty). I'm balljoint retentive because your life rides on a $2 part built by the lowest bidder.

My old ball joints had absolutely no play and were changed out on the first recall.

Oh well, just waz wonderin.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:40 pm

the1jferg wrote:

I'll never have worn balljoints because I am lucky enough to be alive after ball joint failure in the past (not liberty). I'm balljoint retentive because your life rides on a $2 part built by the lowest bidder.

My old ball joints had absolutely no play and were changed out on the first recall.

Oh well, just waz wonderin.

Hmm, well, shot my idea down..

the1jferg · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:50 pm

Wonder how long till the next BJ recall?

Jeepster...Hows that PowerCrax treatin ya ????

Love/Hate relationship??

I had a chain and padlock around the diff when I went to the dealer to keep them out of there. They always have to bring up "something back there is makin noise"

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:58 pm

Haha, its still hangin in there..

Im used to it now.. Ive learned when to give it gas and when to let off to keep down noises and such.. It still pops rather loud sometimes in turns when I let off the gas though.. :shock:

q50055 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:46 pm

Everytime after I jack up the front end and fully extend the struts the front end seems higher and firmer. I never actually measured it, but will next time.

Edwin · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:13 am

ATXKJ wrote:

I didn't measure it - so I'm not certain - but there wasn't a noticeable change in height with the new ball joints.

Did you get a recall notice, or did you just take it in?

Buzzer · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:50 am

just go in with ur vin# and they can look it up and tell u or not if you need it.....

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:51 pm

I called and told them my VIN number was on the jeep website & made an appointment - no recall notice.
(Bluebonnet in New Braunfels)

the1jferg · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:56 pm

Edwin said: "Did you get a recall notice, or did you just take it in?"

I recieved a notice for the first one last year or so...had it done.

This time I went in to have the Tranny filters & fluid changed per a coupon and my Layzeeeeeness, they told me there is another recall dated 06 Sept 06 and I probably have not recieved the notice yet. They urged me to do it while they have the Joints in-stock...So I did.

I still gotta call you back man...sorry

Buzzer · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:34 pm

they told me Jeep doesn't do a mass mailing due to dealers being over run buy customes.(not to mention dealers get a limited # of parts at a time).... mailings trickle out to jeep owners..... but where i went they said, they do them upon on request..... thanks to this site, it could have very well saved the life of our family.......

Edwin · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:16 pm

Heck I was drivin by Bluebonnet Jeep last weekend.
Hey ATXKJ, next time I pass thru, do you mind if I look you up?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:20 pm

you've got a PM with phone numbers

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