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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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So i got my DJM 4/6 kit installed about a week ago and I parked it until I had a chance to allign it, which was today. So I go to the allignment shop and when they put it on the ramps, they start inspecting it.

Turns out the passenger side lower control arm ball joint has play on it (no good). Guy says it looks new but it has play.... Damn it!! The kits just been sitting in my garage for several months cause i hadnt had the opportunity to have it installed.

Checked on the DJM web site and I saw that they only give 90 day warranty on ball joints from the date of purchase, so im screwed!!

Anyone know what part# and where I can get that lower control arm ball joint to have it replaced?
This ****** sucks!!!
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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I think daryn c had some ball joint issues... check with him...
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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If you find out the PART# let us know..I have the same kit sitting in the garage too...Would like to get these ball joints out before the install..
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by skipperdaddy
I think daryn c had some ball joint issues... check with him...
i sent him a PM, hope he knows
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by guero68
If you find out the PART# let us know..I have the same kit sitting in the garage too...Would like to get these ball joints out before the install..
do the ball joints on the stock DJM control arms suck? and if your replacing them before you install them, arent you pretty much putting the same ones on again?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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anyone know if maybe the stock lower control arm ball joint might fit the DJM???
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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part# 6541 lower control arm ball joint direct replacement for DJM control arms.

sales guy from Stylin trucks gave me the part # $60 shipped to your door
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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I have a set of the lowers that are new. I could send them to you for 40 bucks. PM me if you want them.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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^^
im trying to get them locally, but thanks for the offer.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by blackjack325
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im trying to get them locally, but thanks for the offer.
You want to look for a lower ball joint for a 99-06 Tahoe. You can find them at NAPA witha lifetime Warranty.
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