Thought I'd throw it out there!

Brians03Taco · 01-30-2008, 08:11 PM

I just lifted my truck via spacers and called up the dealer to re-align it. (they were the cheapest in the area) They looked up for factory re-calls and found out it needed new ball joints. I was sittin waiting for the truck to get done when it dawned on me that when you put ball joints in you need to re-align it anyway. I hit up the service guy and he tried to fiddle around the subject but I knew i was right. So, the alignment was free. So if you haven't had your ball joint recall taken care of, lift it and take it in to the dealer.

I always like free, especially at the dealership. So far this has been the best alignment job I have had. Steering wheel is now straight and she don't pull no more.

~Brian

concrete jedi · 01-31-2008, 04:59 PM

Good for you ! It's more than just a hat rack for you isn't ?

Brians03Taco · 02-04-2008, 02:47 PM

haha only sometimes....

~Brian

2003greenbean · 02-05-2008, 11:25 AM

they wouldnt cover my ball joints because mine was lifted

Toy4Life · 02-05-2008, 12:22 PM

When was this recall issued and what years does it apply to? I hadn't heard about it til now.

2003greenbean · 02-05-2008, 12:24 PM

http://www.ownersite.com/RecallMain....COMA&year=2002

Toy4Life · 02-05-2008, 12:32 PM

Thanks greenbean. Found it here too: http://www.autobytel.com/content/own...seriesid/24125
Seems to me that lifted or not, they should fix this for you. They are admitting a problem from the factory by issuing a recall.

Toy4Life · 02-05-2008, 12:33 PM

I'm also wondering if there is a way to find out if this repair has been performed or not on my truck.

Brians03Taco · 02-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toy4Life

I'm also wondering if there is a way to find out if this repair has been performed or not on my truck.

You can have the dealership run the vin and that will tell you whether or not is has been repaired.

Sorry to hear they wouldn't replace em green bean. I would assume that lifted or not its still possibly a bad ball joint.

~Brian

2003greenbean · 02-05-2008, 12:48 PM

i did get mine done but i had to go to a diff dealership the first one wouldnt do it

01-30-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
Brians03Taco Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3979 Posts: 42 Its a TeeeRuck 2003 Access Cab Manual Alpine head unit with ipod dock, alpine speakers.	Thought I'd throw it out there! I just lifted my truck via spacers and called up the dealer to re-align it. (they were the cheapest in the area) They looked up for factory re-calls and found out it needed new ball joints. I was sittin waiting for the truck to get done when it dawned on me that when you put ball joints in you need to re-align it anyway. I hit up the service guy and he tried to fiddle around the subject but I knew i was right. So, the alignment was free. So if you haven't had your ball joint recall taken care of, lift it and take it in to the dealer. I always like free, especially at the dealership. So far this has been the best alignment job I have had. Steering wheel is now straight and she don't pull no more. ~Brian

02-05-2008, 11:25 AM	#4
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	they wouldnt cover my ball joints because mine was lifted __________________

02-05-2008, 12:22 PM	#5
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	When was this recall issued and what years does it apply to? I hadn't heard about it til now. __________________

02-05-2008, 12:24 PM	#6
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	http://www.ownersite.com/RecallMain....COMA&year=2002 __________________

02-05-2008, 12:32 PM	#7
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Thanks greenbean. Found it here too: http://www.autobytel.com/content/own...seriesid/24125 Seems to me that lifted or not, they should fix this for you. They are admitting a problem from the factory by issuing a recall. __________________

01-31-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,679 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	Good for you ! It's more than just a hat rack for you isn't ?

02-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#3
Brians03Taco Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3979 Posts: 42 Its a TeeeRuck 2003 Access Cab Manual Alpine head unit with ipod dock, alpine speakers.	haha only sometimes.... ~Brian

02-05-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,579 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	I'm also wondering if there is a way to find out if this repair has been performed or not on my truck. __________________

02-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	i did get mine done but i had to go to a diff dealership the first one wouldnt do it __________________

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
throw out bearing	DMIKES	Technical Chat	5	08-12-2008 05:40 PM
On second thought, Do I really need 4 X 4?	ERdept	2nd Gen. Tacomas	26	12-24-2007 08:42 PM
Short Throw 6spd shifter	HuskerTRD	Technical Chat	10	09-05-2007 06:01 AM
saw this and thought someone might want it	jhodge83	1st Gen. Tacomas	1	07-27-2007 12:23 PM