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Nov 12, 2004 | 11:13 AM

2001expy

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Ball Joints worn ??

Hello all. Sent my '01 Expy EB to the tire shop to install a new set of Dueller Revos and an alignment. They called me saying that the lower ball joints have play. Is this normal for a 4x4 with 46,000 miles??

Guess I'll have to use that extended warrenty!

Nov 17, 2004 | 08:35 PM

romac

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I went to the stealer for a nonfunctioning rear wiper and they talked me into replacing bad ball joints... '00 exp EB with 24k miles...

Nov 17, 2004 | 09:30 PM

Matt03Expy

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Whos fault is that, Romac? Next time, get a second opinion if you think the dealer is fluffing you.

Nov 18, 2004 | 06:54 AM

romac

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I actually like my stealer, just a bit frustrated that the joints were bad so early on in mileage and not covered under cpo.

Nov 18, 2004 | 07:54 AM

ExpyBob

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Last year I traded my 2000 in with 76000 miles and original ball joints.

I even had the dealer go out of the way during my state inspection to check them and the tie rod ends.

Everythine was fine.

I would wonder too unless you did a lot of off-roading.

Bob

Nov 18, 2004 | 09:13 AM

mapman

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My 98 still had original lower ball joints and they did not have grease fittings. The replacement i used does.

Nov 18, 2004 | 09:51 AM

2001expy

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In my case, the local tire shop and my dealer had the same diagnosis - small amount of play. Since it was covered by the exteneded warranty, I had both lowers changed out at the dealership. While they were in there, had them do the front brakes for $170. Saved me a lot of swearing at the front rotors!

My truck doesn't see any off-road. Unless the road to the grocery store is under construction