Ball Joint went out :/

[NOREMORSE93]

On my way to work today my eclipse had a mine of its own

 

[LiquidX]

Any other damage? I would replace the other side as well.

 

[97gst_spyder]

Did you check the recall status?? If it hasn't been done then the dealer/Mitsu should pay for it!

 

[NOREMORSE93]

no just that and a bit to the bottom of the fener and side skirt cap. The thing is i had an appointment with the dealer on thursday to perform the recall because it had not been done to my car yet so i had the car towed to the dealership.

 

[Tiny]

what is this recall you guys speak of???

 

[Boomdeeze]

Ya I want to see if my car ever had this so called recall. I want to do my ball joints anyway.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

Ya I want to see if my car ever had this so called recall. I want to do my ball joints anyway.

Just call 'em up and provide the VIN. Be prepared for excuses and BS.

At ~$35 a pop I'm happier to save up a few bucks, buy the arms and do the install myself.

 

[tveljano]

I actually just finished putting the new ball joints in on my car. Didn't realize until I started unbolting things that my curved control arms (forget what they are called exactly) look like they are leaking at the ball joint there as well.

Glad yours didn't give out while going faster or anything. I wish the dealership would have done mine haha.

 

[dsm03]

That is why Regular checkups on steering components is always good!

Sucks to hear, hope it works out!

 

[NOREMORSE93]

I was actually going about 40 mph hah but not too much damage just on the side skirt cap and fender but the dealer still hasn't call me about it so i will give them a call tomorrow morning and see what's going on.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

That is why Regular checkups on steering components is always good!

Sucks to hear, hope it works out!

Moar like button!

That was 40mph?! Dude, I've seen it 10x worse from 40mph. You've done well for yourself. You'll be able to get that fixed no prob.

What are you doing about your recall?

 

[NOREMORSE93]

That messed up part is that i already had set up an appointment with the dealer for this Thursday to "inspect" the car to see if it did need to have the recall performed, thats why i had the tow truck just drop it off at the dealership so they should repair the ball joint under recall, right?

 

[97gst_spyder]

Correct. If it has not been done. It does not matter what they look like, they have to replace them as per DOT.

If they give you any issues about this at all (delays, payment, etc) call the corporate Mitsu number and talk with a rep there.

I had an issue with a local dealer over this issue. They stated that the car was too old. I called the corporate Mitsu number talked with a rep, within 3 hours a tow truck took my car to another dealer replaced them and towed it back to me...

 

[NOREMORSE93]

ok thanks for the info man!

 

[phunny]

Mine hasn't been completed yet either. I should schedule a time before the shootout.

 

[Boomdeeze]

Think im going to call the mitsu-dealership tomorrow to check and see if my car has the recall done. You think the dealership will try and lie if it has not been done?

 

[PieEyedPiper]

Think im going to call the mitsu-dealership tomorrow to check and see if my car has the recall done. You think the dealership will try and lie if it has not been done?

Yes.

Really though, I think it's few of us that have had that type of experience. But just as few get prompt, problem free, quality service when inquiring.

 

[Boomdeeze]

Yes.

Really though, I think it's few of us that have had that type of experience. But just as few get prompt, problem free, quality service when inquiring.

So if the first says it has been done, should I call more dealerships or just call their main office?

 

[NOREMORSE93]

The guy from the dealership called me today and said they're replacing axle, hub knuckle and bearing on the right side..does that sound good??

 

[Bud92gsx]

It's the police run...

Ouch dude that blows, but I would fix both sides and find out if the Car's recall has been done..

Only if its free..Well the ball joint is free but I would get the other side ball joint done as well just to be safe..

 

[DSMTyson]

The guy from the dealership called me today and said they're replacing axle, hub knuckle and bearing on the right side..does that sound good??

Yes, but get the same done to the other side.

 

[Guzman08]

The guy from the dealership called me today and said they're replacing axle, hub knuckle and bearing on the right side..does that sound good??

no charge??

 

[NOREMORSE93]

yea no charge! just that the parts are back ordered so i will have to go without my eclipse for another whole week !!!!!

 

[brandonwh64]

are they going to fix your side skirts and fender as well?

 

[98GSXin]

The guy from the dealership called me today and said they're replacing axle, hub knuckle and bearing on the right side..does that sound good??

Better than a middle finger and a good day to you sir. Which is pretty much what I got...