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CAT-A-TONIC Prowler Junkie Posts: 71 From: SAN JOSE,CA. Registered: APR 2001	posted 04-15-2003 10:44 AM What exactly is the cause of these failing joints? Lack of lub, cracked boots, or just a production problem. Or contamination from cracked boots? Are the old ones bone dry and have no lub in them or what?
idive Prowler Junkie Posts: 8483 From: Texas USA Registered: APR 2003	posted 04-15-2003 03:10 PM its stated in your recall notice. if you haven't got yours yet, see "copy of recall notice" farther down the list of topics. basically, old ones allow dirt and water in and corrosion takes place causing a failure.
Black Tie 161 Prowler Junkie Posts: 3563 From: MD, USA Registered: JUL 2002	posted 04-15-2003 06:00 PM It's a combination of cracked boots letting in moisture which accelerates the corrosion as the metals are dissimilar to begin with. Steel ball joints next to aluminum can cause corrosion which is stated right up front in the shop manual, surprisingly enough!
dpena Administrating Kat Posts: 5359 From: San Jose Ca Santa Clara Registered: JUL 2000	posted 04-15-2003 11:55 PM I was told the boot you see below will tear or the ring seal above and below the rubber boot will allow moisture to sip into the ball joint causing rust to build up.

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