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Sky Pilot Prowler Newbie From:Coto De Caza,Ca. USA |
posted 09-26-2010 10:51 AM
    
This is Rick, My Kat broke down and is on PCH in Newport Beach. Can anyone give me some advise on how to get it towed??? |
TaxKat   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huntington Beach CA |
posted 09-26-2010 10:55 AM
Call Mandic Motors they have flat beds to tow hot rods and prowlers they are in Huntington Beach, CA. |
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Sky Pilot Prowler Newbie From:Coto De Caza,Ca. USA |
posted 09-26-2010 11:02 AM
Thanks Soo much I'm on may way out the door to get it towed. |
broakie56    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:South Wales (Buffalo), NY, USA |
posted 09-26-2010 11:27 AM
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catfish          POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 09-26-2010 05:55 PM
you might ck,have a dealer see if the frt ball joint recall was done on your car.if not the fix should be n/c. |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 09-26-2010 08:32 PM
If the recall has already been done and it has failed again this would be at least the 3rd one to fail after the recall and needs to be reported to NHTSA. |
phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 09-27-2010 04:43 PM
The Ball Joint that failed on Ricks car is one of the NEW DESIGN Ball Joints that was replaced under the recall. Better check your cars to make sure they look safe ! |
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TaxKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huntington Beach CA |
posted 09-28-2010 01:08 AM
Rick Did you get the car towed and is it being fixed? |
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phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 09-28-2010 01:43 AM
At Don-A -Vee Jeep now. Hopefully covered under warranty. |
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idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 09-28-2010 03:01 AM
Please report back whether they handled it under warranty or what. I just took a look at mine. I'm not sure what to look for. All 4 fronts look the same on the bottom half (above the arm) except for a possible different color to the boot. Recalls were done on both cars. 1 I know for a fact was done, the other dealer says was done. The pictures are of the one the dealer says was done. 3 of the 4 look like this on the top side.
The other one looks like this on the top side.
It looks to me like the boot isn't seated in the hole properly. Is this a sloppy install? Is this a sign of failure? Is this a non issue or cause for concern? This message has been edited by idive on 09-28-2010 at 03:06 AM |
skyprowler Prowler Junkie From:Brighton,Michigan |
posted 09-28-2010 08:37 AM
About the BAll JOINT RECALL. I think it is not safe to drive at the highway if the changed part ( the new design ) fail ...don't you think so? I think if the part fail with speed more then 25 miles/h will do lots of damage. What do you think ? Is there a visible sign we should look for before we take the Kat out for drive ? |
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TaxKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huntington Beach CA |
posted 09-28-2010 10:04 AM
What is looking at the ball joint going to tell us? Looking for cracks, improper seating, looseness? etc! |
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phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 09-28-2010 10:04 PM
Mickey, Rick picked up his car this afternoon, They did not charge a cent to repair, The ball of the Ball Joint pulled out of the barrel, The shaft did not break. You might want to check for any hair line cracks around the barrel area where the ball fits into. You can also use a floor jack to relieve pressure under the A Arm and you can then feel for any play in the socket area of the joint. If you have any play, take it to Chrysler for a free replacement. This message has been edited by phil2237 on 09-28-2010 at 10:09 PM |
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skyprowler Prowler Junkie From:Brighton,Michigan |
posted 09-29-2010 06:48 AM
Thanks TaxKat and phil2237 for the information. |
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TaxKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Huntington Beach CA |
posted 09-29-2010 12:04 PM
Glad to hear he got the car back in good condition and that nothing was paid from his pocket. |
GaryE      POA Site Supporter and Vendor Prowler JunkieProwler Products by Gary From:Laguna Woods, CA, USA |
posted 09-30-2010 06:32 PM
I have talked to Rick a couple of times about his problem. The ball joint had about 36,000 miles on it when it failed. I also have been finding that the a-arms I am now chroming with the new ball joints are very questionable. I have had to replace the last 3 sets I have chromed. This is something Chrysler needs to look at. I hope we got some pictures of the bad ball joint and I feel the regional service manager should be contacted. This message has been edited by GaryE on 09-30-2010 at 06:33 PM |
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phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 10-03-2010 08:07 PM
Don-A-Vee Jeep is giving him the old part back , as they do not have to return it to the factory. |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 10-03-2010 09:50 PM
chrysler wont do crap. ------------------ |
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phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 10-04-2010 10:22 PM
I have a set of photos of the part & damage, can some one post them for me ? Please send me a PM with your E Mail |
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phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 10-04-2010 10:23 PM
quote: They paid for all the damage, what more would you expect ? |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 10-04-2010 10:35 PM
im talking they wont do crap about fixing the obvious replacement joints that are also defective.to continually replace them is not the answer.theres obviously another problem since the replacement joint failed. ------------------ |
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phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 10-04-2010 10:42 PM
Ed, will post some pics of the failure. Thanks again Ed. Catfish, If all the owners report their failures to the NTSB, they will go after Chrysler like they did the first time. This message has been edited by phil2237 on 10-04-2010 at 10:44 PM |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 10-04-2010 11:42 PM
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
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