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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tommy boy, Oct 24, 2014.

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  1. Oct 25, 2014 at 6:38 PM
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    So I'm about to replace all 4 ball joints. For the uppers I went to toyota. When I heard the price on the lowers I ordered proforged. I have them now and I noticed they didn't have any grease in them or even come with any at all. I called in and the sales guy said they are OEM style. He also said all the newer ball joints today are greaseless. He said it has a plastic shim in there or something and it is superior to the old models........returning that trash and buying the toyota ones.
     
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  2. Oct 26, 2014 at 7:45 PM
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    According to the site this is for the 4WD. It maybe just the ball joint and not the entire bracket. If so all good to me - my local NAPA will press them in and out for $8. But, there is one that states for coil spring, and it looks to be the entire bracket, for $94.

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  3. Oct 26, 2014 at 11:37 PM
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    It looks like that part number, "43330-39835" is for 5 lug trucks, not 6 luggers.

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    Not the right one for a 4x4 or a 6 lug Prerunner. Here is what my lower ball joints look like.

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    http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/1995-5-2004-toyota-tacoma-4x4-lower-ball-joints-made-in-japan.html
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2014 at 8:52 AM
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    That's what mine looks like too, the lower picture. Funny how the site states both will fit in my Taco, as I am a 6 lugger. I am not excited to pay $94 for the lbj when other brands are in the $40's, but will think about it. I was planning on changing both sides out at the same time, but if I do go the OEM route, that price will force me to do them one at a time with some space between. I have an entire other vehicle I am tossing money into currently :(
     
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  5. Oct 27, 2014 at 11:29 AM
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    Dang it seems like there are a few different ones....on camelback toyota parts is does not ask weather it's a 5 or 6 lug 4wd or 2wd. I am confused....but I am a noob also. Wha what are the correct part numbers for my 1998 4x4 TRD 5 speed? Thanks everyone.
     
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  6. Oct 27, 2014 at 11:58 AM
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    I'm doing mine right now - actually have the truck jacked up.

    For my 1996 4x4 6 lug, I ordered 43340-39585 and 43330-39815.

    I got them from Toyota Parts Zone. I have ordered a lot of stuff from there and have never gotten the wrong part - it's less confusing than Cameblback.

    These look like the correct parts, but I will know more later this afternoon when the rest of the tools arrive and I finish the job.

    I was also pleasantly surprised that they came with all new bolts, castle nuts, and cotter pins included in the package.

    ***Follow up: yes, these are the correct parts for my truck.
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2014 at 2:02 PM
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    I wonder if you could press out the bj on the old part (6 lug), press out the bj on the 5 lug part, and have it pressed into the bracket for the 6 lug. Way cheaper than buying the entire thing. They are clearly a bit different bjs, but I wonder to what extent. Is the 6 lug variety "heftier"?
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2014 at 3:28 PM
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    So apparently 555 is just MOOG.....Low range off-road is kind of misleading about that. Has anyone used their parts?
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    555s don't have the zert for grease. They are tapped for it but you have to add them. Otherwise the same.

    I'm running 555 ATM cause it is all I could get local. Bought OEM ones to replace them already. Only had 1000 miles on them I bet.

    OEM or nothing for these
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    Monte - what were the lbj's those two times they blew out on you?
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2014 at 8:19 PM
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    Monte's were OEMs but also had over 100K on them.
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2014 at 5:25 AM
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  13. Oct 30, 2014 at 2:59 PM
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    I got my Toyota lower ball joints in today. The joint is loose enough for me to move it around with minimal effort. I thought these things were supposed to be too tight to move? I mean I saw a video and I swear the guy said that and the pro forged ball joints I returned were like that. Anybody have this with their OEM lower ball joints?
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2014 at 3:03 PM
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    I've never had issues with any of the MOOG ball joints I've ever ran :notsure:
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2014 at 3:21 PM
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    OEM fan boys plug your ears - I just ordered Moog. I read the spec and it seemed legit to me, so went ahead and ordered that. I am in no way doing any intense wheeling or any kind of rock crawling. In fact it will probably be some time (as in next Spring at the earliest) before I even take it anywhere requiring 4x, so I should not be stressing that lbj much. Easier for me to eat $49 right now than $100, as I also need 4 struts for my Camry. Bad.

    Next Spring if I think the Moog are too worrisome, I'll go OEM.
     
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  16. Sep 9, 2015 at 9:49 PM
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    Here are part numbers for OEM 2003 DLX Tacoma 4x4 (6 lug) lower ball joints according to the Toyota Parts Deal/Zone site listed above by MrRiverMan.

    http://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem-toyota-ball-joint.html?Vin=5TEHN72N43Z237780&Filter=()

    43340-39436
    43330-39556

    I just ordered both from a highly rated seller on eBay. Competitive price for new OEM and no nonsense shipping to Canada. I will let you know how it goes.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/331434946321?item=331434946321&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/331417152263?item=331417152263&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
     
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    LOL, I just did a search and picked the most relevant post. I didn't even notice the date. Thanks for the s#it storm tho :D
     
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