GOT MY RECALL DONE (Steering Relay Rod)

keithguts · 04-30-2007, 01:04 PM

Well I took it in today for the recall. All went well. All I no is that there are alot of new parts under my rig. Looks like they replaced alot of stuff. Didn;t cheage me a dime. New tie rods, and a new stallizer bar it looks like, as well as a Front end E. They even washed my rig. Good deal.

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SigEp4Runner · 04-30-2007, 01:07 PM

Nice! I had the same thing done to mine over winter break, it always feels good to get free stuff.

Elton · 04-30-2007, 07:06 PM

i bet it drives alot better

LOUIS · 04-30-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by keithguts

Well I took it in today for the recall. All went well. All I no is that there are alot of new parts under my rig. Looks like they replaced alot of stuff. Didn;t cheage me a dime. New Relay rods, New tie rods, and a new stallizer bar it looks like, as well as a Front end E. They even washed my rig. Good deal.

Hi
Is my truck under recall too ?

Elton · 04-30-2007, 07:12 PM

check out this thread http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66901

bruzer · 04-30-2007, 07:15 PM

Just got mine done Friday and all they replaced was the rod, how did you get so much.

Then they told me I need a new pitman arm and idler arm. I didn't get a car wash either. I got cheezed.

traben27 · 04-30-2007, 07:22 PM

I still haven't taken mine in, did you have to schedule it or anything or do you just go in with that paper?

slosurfer · 04-30-2007, 07:22 PM

So you got a new stabilizer? NOt understanding what parts you got.

keithguts · 04-30-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slosurfer

So you got a new stabilizer? NOt understanding what parts you got.

yes, also a new stabilizer bar.........

keithguts · 04-30-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by traben27

I still haven't taken mine in, did you have to schedule it or anything or do you just go in with that paper?

I called them to set it up.

slosurfer · 04-30-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by keithguts

yes, also a new stabilizer bar.........

Oh, I think the "stabilizer bar" you are referring to is the actual relay rod that is the reason for the recall. The stabilizer goes from the frame to the relay rod, if they told you that you got a free relay rod and a free stabilizer bar, they were just jerking you around. That is cool that you got the tie rods and everything though.

Red3.slow · 04-30-2007, 08:03 PM

I hate my dealership. They didn't wash my runner all they did was replace the steering rod they didn't even align my truck. I raised hell telling them is wasn't driving right the alignment wasn't done so on and so forth. They told me they did it I just needed a thousand dollars in parts to correct the ride. bastards.

Elton · 04-30-2007, 08:05 PM

haha i rather not have my dealer wash my truck as they dont have a freaking clue what there doing

celica860 · 04-30-2007, 08:36 PM

so would my 89 4runner qualify for this recall? How would I find out?

slosurfer · 04-30-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by celica860

so would my 89 4runner qualify for this recall? How would I find out?

Not to be an ass, but at least do a little searching or at least read the whole thread. This forum is very useful, but people don't like to just hand over info to folks who aren't willing to do a little work themselves. Check out the thread that Elton pointed to, has all the info you could possibly need to know about this topic. Sorry for the rant, but I have been seeing a bunch of this lately. Check out that thread, it has very useful info so that you don't get screwed.

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Originally Posted by Elton

check out this thread http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66901

maxpower_hd · 05-01-2007, 05:28 AM

I just got mine done last week. I simply called the local dealer, told them about the notice I received in the mail and set up an appointment. I did have to drop it off but it was done that day. I ended up getting the Relay rod, tie rods and an alignment.

I also checked my entire front end a week before and went and got my inspection sticker. I checked the front end for the sticker but I also wanted to be sure they didn't try to jerk me around and sell me parts I don't need to recoupe some of there money.

All in all I was VERY satisfied. I fully expected them to try to sell me something but they didn't.

TBarnes · 05-01-2007, 05:34 AM

Jeez, I took mine in and was out in 3 hours, no extra parts, only the recalled part, and it was still as muddy as when I took it in.

leebee · 05-01-2007, 05:38 AM

it is also stickied at the top of page, easy research!

lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosurfer

Not to be an ass, but at least do a little searching or at least read the whole thread. This forum is very useful, but people don't like to just hand over info to folks who aren't willing to do a little work themselves. Check out the thread that Elton pointed to, has all the info you could possibly need to know about this topic. Sorry for the rant, but I have been seeing a bunch of this lately. Check out that thread, it has very useful info so that you don't get screwed.

dlbrunner · 05-01-2007, 10:41 AM

I am scared to take mine in. I know they are going to tell me I need both tie rods and a new idler....

JEBSR5 · 05-01-2007, 03:51 PM

All I got was the relay bar, no alignment either. Tried to tell me the pittman and idler arm were bad. Took it to another dealer and they said nothing wrong with the arms, but toe was out just a little. I had them align it.

Bumpin' Yota · 05-01-2007, 04:58 PM

hmmm we need to start a list of dealers that if they find things bad, replace them for free!

I KNOW my ball joints are TOAST, but if I can get my dealership to pick up the tab on them, Ill go that route, instead of dropping 130 bux for all the front end parts...

dijlop · 05-01-2007, 05:03 PM

i personally love free stuff. just thought id mention that.

04-30-2007, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	i bet it drives alot better __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

04-30-2007, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	check out this thread http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66901 __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

04-30-2007, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
bruzer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Some where in Utah Posts: 299	Just got mine done Friday and all they replaced was the rod, how did you get so much. Then they told me I need a new pitman arm and idler arm. I didn't get a car wash either. I got cheezed. __________________ 92 4 Runner, locked, swaped and linked. www.utah4x4club.com www.U4WDA.org

04-30-2007, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
traben27 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: allen tx/provo ut Posts: 571	I still haven't taken mine in, did you have to schedule it or anything or do you just go in with that paper? __________________ 94 4runner SR5 4x4

04-30-2007, 07:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,155	So you got a new stabilizer? NOt understanding what parts you got. __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

04-30-2007, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
SigEp4Runner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Corvallis Oregon Posts: 81	Nice! I had the same thing done to mine over winter break, it always feels good to get free stuff.

04-30-2007, 08:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red3.slow Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 1,181	I hate my dealership. They didn't wash my runner all they did was replace the steering rod they didn't even align my truck. I raised hell telling them is wasn't driving right the alignment wasn't done so on and so forth. They told me they did it I just needed a thousand dollars in parts to correct the ride. bastards. __________________ -Miles -Firefighter/EMT T.E.A Taxed Enough Already

04-30-2007, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	haha i rather not have my dealer wash my truck as they dont have a freaking clue what there doing __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 04-30-2007 at 08:06 PM.

04-30-2007, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
celica860 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 54	so would my 89 4runner qualify for this recall? How would I find out?

05-01-2007, 05:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
maxpower_hd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 392	I just got mine done last week. I simply called the local dealer, told them about the notice I received in the mail and set up an appointment. I did have to drop it off but it was done that day. I ended up getting the Relay rod, tie rods and an alignment. I also checked my entire front end a week before and went and got my inspection sticker. I checked the front end for the sticker but I also wanted to be sure they didn't try to jerk me around and sell me parts I don't need to recoupe some of there money. All in all I was VERY satisfied. I fully expected them to try to sell me something but they didn't.

05-01-2007, 05:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
TBarnes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colon/Mackinac Island, Michigan Posts: 84	Jeez, I took mine in and was out in 3 hours, no extra parts, only the recalled part, and it was still as muddy as when I took it in. __________________ `92 4Runner 3.0 V6

05-01-2007, 10:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,141	I am scared to take mine in. I know they are going to tell me I need both tie rods and a new idler.... __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

05-01-2007, 03:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
JEBSR5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TN native stuck in AL Posts: 256	All I got was the relay bar, no alignment either. Tried to tell me the pittman and idler arm were bad. Took it to another dealer and they said nothing wrong with the arms, but toe was out just a little. I had them align it. __________________ 90 4R SR5 4WD 5SPD 3VZE 211K miles '69 Ford Mustang Mach I '82 Suzuki GS1100E '68 Chevelle SS396 '99 1/2 Pathfinder LE

05-01-2007, 04:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,639	hmmm we need to start a list of dealers that if they find things bad, replace them for free! I KNOW my ball joints are TOAST, but if I can get my dealership to pick up the tab on them, Ill go that route, instead of dropping 130 bux for all the front end parts... __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04

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