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Well, I lowered my 'taco today

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by R103rider, Jun 6, 2016.

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  1. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:25 PM
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    Went with the ultimate stanced look, mega camber for ultra turning capability.

    Yup, ain't nobody got nothing lowered on this guy!image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg

    Can see, my tires most certainly do not look worn in the least. There was NO warning at all.
     
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  2. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:26 PM
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    ouch. what happened?
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:26 PM
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    :eek: Damn!
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    Cap, incorrect rims & tires, stereo...
    :(
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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    Lower Ball Joint FAIL. Ouch.....
     
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  6. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    that ball joint looks completely dry.
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2016 at 3:56 PM
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    Oh shit son! that place in the background looks like a tire shop...
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    I am deathly afraid of a lower ball joint failure while on the freeway.

    My step brother had his fail but he was on a farm road going about 30. He was fine but it jacked up his door and his fender.
     
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    Seems legit
     
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    dude same here, especially when I hop on the freeway right after hitting up a rocky/difficult trail.

    Are there any warning signs prior to complete ball joint failure? Anything to look for?
     
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  11. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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    its not gona just fail overnight. it will get sloppy over a timespan. frequent front end checks can prevent this from happening. most people have no warning before failure
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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    Balljoint snapped outta spindle.

    Video coming
     
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  13. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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  14. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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    It's a dealer conglomerate place. Drive time car sales repair facility
     
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  15. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    Get underneath and inspect. I did a check at night. I had no warning whatsoever. Check video. Just glad it happened in a parking lot at slow speed since I drive a couple hundred a day, usually at highway speeds. Pure luck it went here and not the highway.
     
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    your videos are private...
     
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  17. Jun 6, 2016 at 4:27 PM
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    Quick google search came up with: Other signs of needing to replace would be a clunking noise, uneven tire wear or if the vehicle starts to pull. An alignment is recommended after suspension parts are replaced to ensure good tire wear. Perry: Consumers may notice irregular tire wear. That indicates worn ball joints."

    I'm sure other members may know more.
     
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    Fixing. Hang on. Dunno why it always does that
     
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    I can get a pic of some REALLY even tires after it gets outta the shop
     
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