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upper ball joints in JBA UCA fail?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Icepuck72, Aug 16, 2018.

  1. Aug 16, 2018 at 12:39 PM
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    Icepuck72

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    Anyone have issues with these? I had them put on in April, just went for my VA State Inspection...truck failed because of too much play in the upper ball joints. I checked it out myself and yes, there is too much play. I sent pics to JBA and let them know what's up. 4 months and done? Hoping this is a rarity.
     
  2. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:22 PM
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    for anyone that cares...I sent them the pics...Marlin (owner) is sending me a new set...I'm sending the old ones back...wants to see why failed. IMHO, great customer service.
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    why the popcorn? Something I'm missing or should know?
     
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    Waiting to see what the outcome is from Marlin. I have JBA arms as well.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    ok...I called him, spoke to him...told me to send the pics..within the hour he emailed me and said a brand new set was being put together with return tags...he wants to see what's up.
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    looking forward to hearing what he says.

    A+ customer service.
     
  9. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    stock ish
    That’s awesome.
    Very reassuring.
    I’d like to go the JBA route once I need UCAs
     
  10. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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