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Re: ball joint recall #627290
10/31/05 06:21 PM 10/31/05 06:21 PM

billmcc

Wheeler

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 110
Ottawa, ON

They reset the toe-in and camber after replacing the ball joints. They don't reference off the rear axle, though.

Bill

Bill McCormick
2004 Tacoma Double Cab

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Re: ball joint recall [Re: ralleyclimber] #627291
11/04/05 04:18 AM 11/04/05 04:18 AM

Anonymous
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What state do you live in?

I'm in Indiana. Does that make a difference on what gets performed on the recall?

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They reset the toe-in and camber after replacing the ball joints. They don't reference off the rear axle, though.

Bill

Thanks!

Last edited by Drunken_Cricket; 11/04/05 04:19 AM.

Re: ball joint recall [Re: shovelhead] #627292
11/08/05 05:00 PM 11/08/05 05:00 PM

mjletts

Wheeler

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 120
Worcester, Ma

got my recall notice yesterday. Has the dealer been giving a hard time to anyone with lifts?

'03 Tacoma Double Cab, 2.5" Pro Comp Spacer up front, AAL in the Rear.

Re: ball joint recall [Re: mjletts] #627293
11/17/05 04:21 AM 11/17/05 04:21 AM

Anonymous
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I just got my 03 back from the dealer,The recall replaced both ball joints and aligned it. I was told that if a lift was used, It will not be repaired. For some folks, I hope that is not true. I just ordered my lift, after the work was done. good luck.

Re: ball joint recall #627294
11/17/05 10:08 PM 11/17/05 10:08 PM

JohnJerk

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 82

Just call your dealer - no recall notice needed! Brought my runner in to have them done and left with an 06 taco - beware. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

2006 Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 Auto TRD Off Road
2002 4runner SR5 4x4 79K miles (Sold)
1993 Pickup Ext. Cab 22RE 4x4 82K miles (Sold)
Park City, Utah

Re: ball joint recall #627295
11/18/05 01:31 PM 11/18/05 01:31 PM

mjletts

Wheeler

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 120
Worcester, Ma

I was told that if a lift was used, It will not be repaired. For some folks, I hope that is not true. [/quote]

This better not be true. I'm calling today to have the work done. should I mention that I have a lift? Or just drive it in and see what they say?

'03 Tacoma Double Cab, 2.5" Pro Comp Spacer up front, AAL in the Rear.

Re: ball joint recall [Re: mjletts] #627296
11/19/05 09:02 AM 11/19/05 09:02 AM

Mark in AZ Offline

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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,592
Chandler, AZ

It's always better to find another dealer than to try to argue for coverage. Not all service writers are the same <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

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Re: ball joint recall [Re: JohnJerk] #627297
11/21/05 04:31 AM 11/21/05 04:31 AM

cctk2

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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 69
Norcal and Alaska

Donno about the lift thingy, but heres a tidbit of info that might console ya'll.

(Incidentally, I just had the operation done at my Eureka CA dealership, and Im very pleased with this place.... )anyway... shop mgr I spoke with tld me theyve done 30-40 of these recall jobs so far, and after analylizing parts replaced, havent fount a set yet that was bad....

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Re: ball joint recall [Re: cctk2] #627298
11/22/05 05:48 AM 11/22/05 05:48 AM

Anonymous
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The dealership here in Indy, IN told me today that any lift voids all factory suspension warranties! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> He was a little rude about it too!

My replacement took 2 hours from handing them them the keys to getting them back! I think they did a tire rotation too, but didn't charge me for it.

When I went in this morning I checked my headlights against the garage door, when I got my truck back from the dealership my drivers side headlight was out??? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Re: ball joint recall [Re: Mark in AZ] #627299
11/30/05 06:08 PM 11/30/05 06:08 PM

mjletts

Wheeler

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 120
Worcester, Ma

I just made my appointment at my local dealer for the recall work. I told them I had a lift, and they said no problem. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

they also said they've been doing 3 or 4 of these a day and have yet to find a defective part. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

'03 Tacoma Double Cab, 2.5" Pro Comp Spacer up front, AAL in the Rear.

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