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01-27-2012, 06:55 AM
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i have 38n bounder with xc-s chassic,28,000 miles,noise or rattle under steps,shop says bald joint,wants to replace all 8 of them,forgot it is an 2006 model,seems like low miles for all eight. your thoughts please
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01-27-2012, 07:03 AM
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Sounds like someone is working on commission!
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01-27-2012, 07:30 AM
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I think you should take it to another shop for a second opinion. Ask the shop to inspect you BALL joints.
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01-27-2012, 07:36 AM
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it was at cat and cat told me it was a bald joint bushing but they did not do it reccomended this shop and they said they would replace all eight. is there eight bushings?
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01-27-2012, 08:58 AM
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Not sure what chassis you have, but there are 8 Bushings on the upper/lower control arms if IFS, and 4 ball joints....I'd take it to a reputable shop and find out for sure (if anything) is needed and have them Show You.
Just My 2cents.....
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01-27-2012, 07:07 PM
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my bet the STEPS are making the noise......
try isolating them with foam window a/c foam pads for a trial to stop the noise and then go for a ride
my folks bounder was making a racket and i traced it to the steps, then put some thicker foam in the wiggle spots.
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01-28-2012, 05:23 AM
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called freightliner and it does have eight. i think only one was bad because of the rattle so i guess they are going to change all eight while it may not need all eight better save than sorry. thanks clint
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01-28-2012, 06:50 AM
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Sitting one morning talking with a fellow camper, he complained about the same type of rattle under the front of his coach. I slid under there with a flashlight. Found a metal cookie tin that he had 'stashed' up behind the generator. It had a lot more than eight in it. And yes, he was bald. 
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01-28-2012, 09:48 AM
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My opinion is that it would be pretty rare for all the ball joints to need replacing. Is this RV new to you - are there service records?
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01-28-2012, 06:07 PM
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If a ball joint is rattling, I would be more concerned about what happened to the grease. If one is greased properly, I don't know what part could be rattling. I would love to see a picture of one after its removed.
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