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In my incredibly uninformed opinion, that's going be a tough one. The law says that it's encumbent upon the dealership to show that the aftermarket parts are responsible for the failure of a warranted part. HOW they do that, other than arguing with you, is the question. In your favor, you do not have to prove that your parts did not cause the issue. However, if they are denying your coverage, it's back in your ball park to decide if it's worth escalating the issue, small claims court, lawyers, blah blah blah. If you're SURE that the ball joint failure had nothing to do w/ your mods (and, to be honest, I can see how a stiffer, lowered suspension COULD affect ball joint longevity), you could ask to speak w/ someone higher up the food chain, plead your case, cite the Magnusson-Moss act, and see what happens.
I wouldn't bet anything substantial on an outcome that you'd like, but it's worth a shot.
Barry
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