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greatkat    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 03-25-2014 10:34 AM
    
Does anyone have an extra pair of upper ball joint covers? |
catfish             POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 03-25-2014 11:15 AM
have you tried a dealer to see if still available--part# is--4865031aa.its called a cap. ------------------ |
wallygator310 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:DeLand, FL USA |
posted 03-25-2014 09:51 PM
Should still be available. Bought 4 about a year ago |
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greatkat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 03-25-2014 10:26 PM
Thanks guys. I was told that the part was no longer available. However with the part number, I've just placed an order for 2. |
EdsCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA |
posted 03-26-2014 07:00 AM
I've been trying to find them also, but with no luck. Dealer says back-ordered, and no date when they will be available. I even tried to buy some of the chrome ones from Gary. He does not have them because he can't get them from dealer either. I have been restoring the Cat for about 15 months now. It is 98% done, but one of my front caps is now missing, and none available. Only hope now is Chrysler will make another run, someone will make after-market copies, or maybe I'll be left one in a will or something. |
GaryE    POA Site Supporter and Vendor Prowler JunkieProwler Products by Gary From:Laguna Woods, CA, USA |
posted 03-26-2014 09:39 AM
I am afraid things do not look good for Chrysler to make another run. My supplier says we should know by May or June if Chrysler is going to do anything. The next choice would be to have some made through injection molding. We would have to order a large quality to make the price reasonable. Machining them will be very costly. We will just have to wait and see. When I hear something I will post. ------------------ |
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greatkat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 03-26-2014 09:51 AM
I'm finding out that placing an order and having it filled are two different things. I have been informed that the Upper Ball Caps are back ordered. |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 03-26-2014 11:17 AM
do a search,automotive grease fitting caps---sae products seems to have a lot.not exactly the same but will work.try clips and fastners.com-under connectors nylon and rubber.some very good possibilites there wth some creatvity, remember you can use a small amount of 100 percent silicone to hold them in place,or remove your rears and put in frt and use a a/m ones for rr.which are much harder to see. This message has been edited by catfish on 03-26-2014 at 11:34 AM |
dskatt POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 03-26-2014 11:39 AM
I followed Jan's advice about a year ago and they are still doing fine |
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wallygator310 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:DeLand, FL USA |
posted 03-26-2014 01:47 PM
Talked to my parts person this morning.....no more in stock in the warehouse or at dealers with 11 on backorder. |
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GaryE POA Site Supporter and Vendor Prowler JunkieProwler Products by Gary From:Laguna Woods, CA, USA |
posted 03-26-2014 03:51 PM
Please correct if I am wrong, but the rear suspension does not have upper a-arms like the front and does not have caps for the ball joints. I just checked my Prowler to make sure I was not crazy. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-26-2014 04:03 PM
There are ball joints and grease fittings and caps on the bottom on the rears and on top of the fronts. This message has been edited by ed monahan on 03-26-2014 at 04:04 PM |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 03-26-2014 06:44 PM
Ed and Catfish are correct. |
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GaryE POA Site Supporter and Vendor Prowler JunkieProwler Products by Gary From:Laguna Woods, CA, USA |
posted 03-26-2014 06:50 PM
We can learn something new everyday. I had just checked the right side of my rear a-arm and it did not have one. Just checked the right side and there was one there. Missing one cap. I do not think that is a big deal. Can't see it anyway like Catfish said. Offers little protection. Just keeps the grease fitting a little cleaner. Good information to know. |
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greatkat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 03-28-2014 12:07 PM
I called another major MOPAR supplier today. After checking there were none in their supplier's warehouse and 17 customers are on back order with Chrysler. I guess our only other option might be scrap yards (but after a search, I found out that they don't care about small inexpensive parts)...... or an owner that purchased chrome ones from Gary, and have originals left over. |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 03-28-2014 03:38 PM
IF you have an original cap that the retainer has been broken during removal, MAYBE it would be possible to break off the other tab and install a magnet with a pre made hole in the center of it which may hold it in place.  Another thing would be maybe find a rubber cap designed to protect the grease fitting and glue it to the cap.
Another choice may be to somehow figure out how to install a rubber "O" ring over the ball joint that would provide enough friction to keep a cap in place.
Just thinking out loud here for what it may be worth. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 03-28-2014 04:50 PM
Sounds like the old beachcat magnet trick, might work. Need someone to give it a try. |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 03-28-2014 05:48 PM
Dale I have another DIY fix for this that some might like (and some might not). I will post it in the appropriate forum shortly. |
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EdsCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA |
posted 03-28-2014 07:38 PM
I like it already! |
Tomcal POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Commack, NY, USA |
posted 08-24-2015 02:08 PM
Just ordered 4 Ball Joint Caps #4865031AA from local Dodge Dealer. $10 each (rounded). He claims there are hundreds in stock at a Mid-West warehouse. 5-6 days to get to East Coast. Hope he's correct! I'll update when they arrive. |
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Tomcal POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Commack, NY, USA |
posted 09-12-2015 02:43 PM
Follow-up to my earlier post. Just picked up my Ball Joint Grease cap/covers from Dodge dealer. $8.90 each and they have Prowler Kat logo. Not a generic cover. Chrysler parts computer shows "Hundreds in stock". Guess someone at FCA authorized a new production run. Bless him/her. Go figure. |
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