I had my recall done last week, and surprisingly it only took 1.75 hrs compared to the 3-3.5 they estimated. I was glad, because I had to sit and wait for it. (didn't dealerships used to have loaners?)
I was figuring that anytime you replace a wear part like that, you should notice a difference in handling. I didn't. Maybe I just don't use my truck like a truck to notice a difference, or maybe mine weren't 'doomed' to fail in the long run, and the dropoff in performance wasn't there. At any rate, it feels like the same truck to me.
I think most people feel their vehicles run better after pulling out of the service bay or garage than when it was pulled in. Kind of a 'knowing it's better so it is' type deal. I'll confess, when I change oil, check fluids and shine'er up, it runs better--I know it must after a few hours of babying it! I'll get that feeling tomorrow, as I'll use the heated bay at work to detail the outside one last time before Ohio freezes over.
also had my truck done took about 2 hours steering felt better
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New TS member here. I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra 4X4 longbed with Astro cap on bed, with 129,000 miles on it, bought it new from local dealer. I have had virtually no problems with the Tundra truck until today. While making a slow turn (about 5 mph) in a subdivision circle , the front left lower ball joint broke free, dropping that side of suspension to the pavement, separating the front four-wheel drive axle, and slightly bowing the fender outward as the wheel wheel fell on the tire. Towed the Tundra into the local dealer (I'm a VIP customer for 20 years with 5 new Toyota trucks bought under my belt, and all service done at same dealer), and haven't got the estimate yet, but expecting a large bill.
Thank you to everyone who gave me advice on my Tundra LBJ disaster. The (800-331-4331) Toyota Corp. number was the one to call. It took about a week for them to collect all the info and talk to my local dealer, Dunning Toyota-Ann Arbor. Toyota Motor Corp. decided to pay ALL the mechanical repair bills... replaced the lower left ball joint, replaced the left front wheel drive axle and bearings, do front-end alignment, and try to pull out the front fender (it got misaligned as the fender well fell on the front tire, binding the front door opening; if not acceptable I'll have to see a body shop), and a week's worth of Corolla rental car. I only have to pay for two days worth of rental, total cost for me on all the repair work.... appr. $70 bucks!!! I'll pick it up tonight just in time for the holidays , to see how she steers down the road.
I want to thank Toyota Corp. and Dunning Toyota for treating their customers fairly and responding quickly and efficiently to their needs. I guess that is why Toyota Motor is headed to the No. 1 spot in the world in total vehicle sales while domestic auotomakers are downsizing. My Tundra was manufactured in Indiana (except the engine and trans), and Toyota employs 700 at their local Ann Arbor based Technical Center with a huge expansion project expected in the local area in coming years, so Toyota is creating plenty of new jobs in the USA. If you want the corporate profits also, you can always buy their company stock, which headed upward lately. Billions of their corporate profits get funneled back into the local economy in the USA, to build new plants and expanded technical and design studios.
I'm very happy with Toyota after 20+ years and 5 new pickups, and so ordered a few months ago a new '06 Prius (silver pine mica/with dark gray interior) for delivery after Jan, '06, that's when the big tax incentives (over $3000 tax CREDIT) go into effect for the first 120,000 hybrid vehicles of each manufacturer ...that's about six months of Prius manufacturing by 2005's count!! Keeping the Tundra for the BADaxx winters here in Michigan, and the four-wheel drive capabilities!!!
New TS member here. I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra 4X4 longbed with Astro cap on bed, with 129,000 miles on it, bought it new from local dealer. I have had virtually no problems with the Tundra truck until today. While making a slow turn (about 5 mph) in a subdivision circle , the front left lower ball joint broke free, dropping that side of suspension to the pavement, separating the front four-wheel drive axle, and slightly bowing the fender outward as the wheel wheel fell on the tire. Towed the Tundra into the local dealer (I'm a VIP customer for 20 years with 5 new Toyota trucks bought under my belt, and all service done at same dealer), and haven't got the estimate yet, but expecting a large bill.
Thank you to everyone who gave me advice on my Tundra LBJ disaster. The (800-331-4331) Toyota Corp. number was the one to call. It took about a week for them to collect all the info and talk to my local dealer, Dunning Toyota-Ann Arbor. Toyota Motor Corp. decided to pay ALL the mechanical repair bills... replaced the lower left ball joint, replaced the left front wheel drive axle and bearings, do front-end alignment, and try to pull out the front fender (it got misaligned as the fender well fell on the front tire, binding the front door opening; if not acceptable I'll have to see a body shop), and a week's worth of Corolla rental car. I only have to pay for two days worth of rental, total cost for me on all the repair work.... appr. $70 bucks!!! I'll pick it up tonight just in time for the holidays , to see how she steers down the road.
I want to thank Toyota Corp. and Dunning Toyota for treating their customers fairly and responding quickly and efficiently to their needs. I guess that is why Toyota Motor is headed to the No. 1 spot in the world in total vehicle sales while domestic auotomakers are downsizing. My Tundra was manufactured in Indiana (except the engine and trans), and Toyota employs 700 at their local Ann Arbor based Technical Center with a huge expansion project expected in the local area in coming years, so Toyota is creating plenty of new jobs in the USA. If you want the corporate profits also, you can always buy their company stock, which headed upward lately. Billions of their corporate profits get funneled back into the local economy in the USA, to build new plants and expanded technical and design studios.
I'm very happy with Toyota after 20+ years and 5 new pickups, and so ordered a few months ago a new '06 Prius (silver pine mica/with dark gray interior) for delivery after Jan, '06, that's when the big tax incentives (over $3000 tax CREDIT) go into effect for the first 120,000 hybrid vehicles of each manufacturer ...that's about six months of Prius manufacturing by 2005's count!! Keeping the Tundra for the BADaxx winters here in Michigan, and the four-wheel drive capabilities!!!
I would still file a complaint against them national traffic safety adm on this issue being your not the only Tundra owner out there with this problem. Toyota should not be excussed for a flaw and how many other tundra owner's does it take to notice a problem.This is a recall in my book plain and simple Toyota shoud have very well payed you for the damages and In this case glad they did for what your intitled too..
I haven't received my recall notice yet (December 1st!)
I did grab a copy of the recall notice from the links provided in earlier messages (recall.gov) - Thanks Guys! and I'll check my VIN as well as place a call to my local Dealer. I'd like to get the work done before winter snow at least.
Just called Toyota Corp and found out my Tundra is in the recall campaign. I did not receive a notice. Corporate said they would notify the dealership of my choice and that the dealership would call me within 3 business days to schedule the work.
Overall, I was treated very well by Toyota Corp.
My Tundra goes in tomorrow, Dec 13th for the recall.
Dropped my truck off this morning for the recall. Also, going to have them check for exhaust manifold leaks. He said they are covered under the 8years/80K mile emissions warranty.
I should know later this afternoon if they found any leaks.
Well, after the left LBJ failure was repaired and paid for by Toyota Motor Corp., I decided to have the other side right LBJ replaced also as a precaution (didn't feel too safe after the LBJ collapse experience), paid for out of my own pocket. If Toyota does have a safety recall on the lower ball joints for 2001 and earlier model Tundras, I will submit my invoice for reimbursement to them. Also had the rear leaf spring silencers replaced (little pieces of plastic between leafs completely worn away), because of the clunking sound heard when making hard turns and a bump at the same time. The leafs were sliding sideways and rubbing against each one another. Sounds fine now, no clunking noises in the rear end, and the front end feels like a new truck now!!!
Also picking up my new '06 Tacoma silver streak mica tommorrow (I changed my mind on a Prius). What a beautiful truck design, inside and out!!!
__________________ 2001 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 reg. cab, V-8 auto. imperial jade green with matching Astro-cap w/overhead racks Hellwig rear ASB, Wheeler's poly ASB bushings, H&R 2" leveling progressive coils, Bilstein HD yellow/blue shocks, Husky liners, drop-in Toyota bed liner, TRD Dual Side exhaust, StubbsWelding rocksliders, red 48" Hi-Lift Jack, U-Haul hitch, receiver shackle, SkidRow front/trans/t-case skidplates, POR 15 and ChassisCoat Black frame restoration, 265/70R/16 BF Goodrich M/S tires on Tacoma TRD wheels
I received my Safety Recall Notice, SSC 50J, yesterday on 12/13/05. It states that both front lower ball joints must be replaced due to scratching incurred during the manufacturing process.
Finally got my recall notice and mine is in the dealer now for the lower ball joint replacement. I've got my fingers crossed that they don't damage anything else.
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JT 2002 SR5, Thunder Grey, Access Cab, 4.7, Off Road pkg, 4WD, Toyota Bedliner, Bed Extender, Limited Slip Diff, ABS Add Ons: Toyota Tube Steps, Leer 700 Lid, Curt Front Mounted Receiver Hitch, WeatherTech Window Vents, WeatherTech Front Floor Liners, Cabela's Aux Back Up Lights, Hellwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, Skid Row Front Skid Plate, Fumoto Valve, SP Rotors and Hawk Pads, SnowSport SnowPlow Have on workbench: Total Chaos Steering Gear Bushing kit, Autoxray 6000
The lower Ball Joint Replacement was done. The truck does feel tighter in the front now. I looked and it all seems to be tight and dry. They did a good job. I hope this is the last time I have to worry about ball joint giving way and collapsing my truck onto the pavement.
Good job Toyota
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JT 2002 SR5, Thunder Grey, Access Cab, 4.7, Off Road pkg, 4WD, Toyota Bedliner, Bed Extender, Limited Slip Diff, ABS Add Ons: Toyota Tube Steps, Leer 700 Lid, Curt Front Mounted Receiver Hitch, WeatherTech Window Vents, WeatherTech Front Floor Liners, Cabela's Aux Back Up Lights, Hellwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, Skid Row Front Skid Plate, Fumoto Valve, SP Rotors and Hawk Pads, SnowSport SnowPlow Have on workbench: Total Chaos Steering Gear Bushing kit, Autoxray 6000
Hello Everyone,
Can anyone tell me if these defective ball joints have an adverse effect on tire wear and is the the front end realigned after the new installation of the ball joints?
Thanks,
Rice Burner
Hello Everyone,
Can anyone tell me if these defective ball joints have an adverse effect on tire wear and is the the front end realigned after the new installation of the ball joints?
Thanks,
Rice Burner
i dont think they cause tire wear they can break off. someone posted this but they do check and realign the front end.
recall notice ~ not
Campaign 50j CHECK!
I called Toyota Corp. 10 min. ago and my truck had the BJ replacement completed 1month before i got it! YAY
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