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Old 10-03-2009, 06:53 AM
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How long do they typically last? My dealer replaced mine yesterday (for free - and a free rental) but I only have 25K on the Jeep - that seemed early, to me.

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How long do they typically last? My dealer replaced mine yesterday (for free - and a free rental) but I only have 25K on the Jeep - that seemed early, to me.

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how did you know they were bad?
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Old 10-03-2009, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Hellbound13
how did you know they were bad?
I would love to know this as well.
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His dealer needs money...
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And did they actually replace them at all.
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Never under estimate the dealers ability to print money with warranty claims.
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