Dropped jeep off this morning at the stealership to get the gas tank recall fix. Just got a call from the service guy saying it would be an extra $100 to install new tank parts because of my aftermarket lift. He told me the extra charge was due to the rear track bar being in the way and it would have to be removed. My question is, is it possible to drive the jeep without the rear trackbar? I assume the answer is no. My other option would be to bring my tools to the dealership and remove it in their parking lot. Any ideas? I obviously don't think it's worth paying $100 dollars to have them do it.

 

No you can't drive without the trackbar. Removing it in the parking lot might be ok. The real question is, they are going to charge $100 to remove a bolt?

 

wow those are some smart guys, he probably didnt tell you hes going to have to remove the brake light fluid for another 200 bucks because of how bright it is. id remove it in there parking lot and claim the factory one fell off and you want a new one

 

Thats crazy. Remove one bolt yourself at the stealership... save $100.

 

Yep. I asked the service guy the same thing. I thought he was joking when he told the $100 charge over the phone. Sadly he wasn't. It's obvious that the dealership wants to make some money on an otherwise free service to replace defective gas tank. I'm still fuming over this.

 

I would be tempted to tell the dealer to just give me the new tank and I'll install it my self instead of paying him $100 to remove one bolt.

 

WOW..parking lot gets my vote...and I'd tell everyone that walked by why I was doing it and not them...Dooosh bags...

 

If they have a pull in bay.. park there bust out the tools and remove it right in the way throw it in the back and say here ya go!

 

When he said remove. I'm assuming he would remove it to install the new tank. Te replace it? Still for $100 just bust it out yourself

 

Service Bulletin # 14-001-11, dated February 11, 2011.
Fuel Spit Back During Refueling (Unlimited Time and Mileage Warranty Extension)

Models:
2007 - 2008
Note:
This Extended Warranty Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine (sales code EGT) built between March 1, 2007 March 31, 2008.

Repair Procedure:
Replace the fuel tank,....