I took my runner in today for the recall. In the past month I've replaced front ball joints; upper and lower, tie rod ends, idler pully and pitman arm.

I had previosly called to confirm that my truck was covered and that a full alingnment was included.

I picked up the truck this afternoon, they said thanks, gave me no paper work, and I was on my way.

The truck drove nice and straight. When I got back to the office I looked under the truck to see the new part. What else I saw was that three of the dust boots on the parts I had installed were torn. WTF?! I took the truck staight back. The service writer told me that they knew the boots had torn and ordered the new ones, they just forgot to tell me. Sure!

So in two days I get to take my truck back and see if the new Toyota boots they ordered fit my aftermarket parts.

Now I remember why I do all my own work.

Oh well enough venting, I'm going home to work on my MR2 for awhile.

Anthony