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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vettehigh, Jan 9, 2018.

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  1. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:07 AM
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    I have no idea when the LBJ's were changed, but they are very tight. Should I change them anyway? If I get both LBJ's, there are 8 bolts that I need also. I believe that's it for the hardware?
     
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  2. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:16 AM
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    Yes it's straight forward job and easy to do, even if they are tight if they have 100k on them I would replace them and the bolts too. Why take a chance on an easy job to save a few bucks when everyone knows Lower ball joints were a bad design from the start, USE OEM ONLY
    I change mine every 100,000 miles like an oil change
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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  4. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    I have no idea how old they are...
    $212 shipped for everything though
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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  6. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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    Yikes......:censored:

    Just ordered them, I will have to get an alignment right? I just had one done last week when I replaced both of my tie-rods
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    Yup, this is one area I don't mess around with, not worth the risk,
    Every 100k replaced
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    Should I have ordered the upper ball joints too?
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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  10. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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  11. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    too much to list.. but as of now I'm pretty sure I'm past 12 grand in parts I've put into this ol thing. But it'll be a keeper till the day i die...
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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  13. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    It is pretty great. Happened to me the week I bought the truck.

    I am over 10, probably over 15, but certainly less then 20. In just parts. Labor is hundreds of hours.
     
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    ... damn near 20k for me
     
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  15. Feb 7, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    Ive got this list. For my own happiness I’ve never totaled it up.


    Recovery

    -Snatch Strap - $30

    -Shovel - $15

    -ax -$50

    -Machete - $5

    -Shackles-$20

    -High Lift Jack $78

    -winch w/ synthetic line

    -winch line extension

    -snatch block

    -tree hugger strap



    Armor

    -Sliders $285

    -Transmission Skid-$450 for all skids

    -Transfer Case Skid

    -Winch Bumper$963


    Fire Extinguisher$25


    Tires, Suspension and Drivetrain

    -235 85 R16 General Grabber AT2 $700

    -maxxis bighorn m762 -$768

    -Bridgestone something tires $416

    -5 Black steel wheels -$367

    -Add A Leaf -$100

    Old Man Emu $1355

    -Shocks - $320

    -load bearing bumps stop things $215

    -air compressor -$78

    -Front Wheel Drive Actuator -$800

    -Tire Chains X 4

    -CO2 System $50

    - Upper Control Arms

    -LCA bushings $50

    -steering rack bushings $35

    -inner tie rods $125 (I think?)


    Electrical

    -Reverse Lights - $25

    -Inverter - $150

    -Under Hood LED Lights

    -Reverse Camera - $50

    -forward facing camera $20

    -Blue Sea Fuse Block $43

    -Paranoid Fab Fuse Block Holder $35

    -Paranoid Fab Switch panel $27

    -Dual Battery System $100 (free battery)

    -switches - $100

    -relays and wires - $75

    -lightbar-$125


    Under Shell Living

    -Camper shell $325

    -LED Lights

    -Sleeping Platform - $500

    -UHMV Tape .5”X24 Feet

    -Mattress - $65

    -Fridge $440

    -Fridge Slide-$55

    -On Board Water Tank-$100

    -5# Propane Tank$65

    -solar powered vent fan


    Aux Fuel Tank - $500

    -Tank with Sending Unit and in-tank pump

    -filler neck

    -cap

    -vent hose

    -return hose

    -stock tank filler junction

    -straps

    -angle iron

    -2x3x41 1/8 steel

    -guage

    -switch

    -wires and wire loom

    -primer and black spray paint-$35

    -Fuel Siphon - $10

    -6 Gallon gas jug - $22


    LED's for the instrument panel, hvac, map lights


    Overhead console -$289

    HAM HT -$30

    HAM mounted radio -$175

    HAM antenna -$75

    CBI frame reinforcement plates $85
     
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  16. Feb 7, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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    Does the axle nut have to come off to change the LBJ's and if so, do I need to get new ones? Thanks
     
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  17. Feb 7, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    I would say around 18k... from kings, to bumper, winch, sound system, wheels and tires (2 sets), seat swap, and soon to be paint job maybe
     
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  18. Feb 7, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    I bought my truck about a month ago And I have already put about 3 grand into it on wheels and tires and lift.
     
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  19. Feb 7, 2018 at 12:39 PM
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    No, the axle nut can stay on. You only need to take of 6 bolts on the 4wd...the main castle nut, tie rod nut and the 4 bolts down below. It's a good idea to replace those bolts.
     
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  20. Feb 7, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    I ordered 8 new bolts for the LBJ's and I just replaced the OEM L/R tie-rods last week along with new nuts

    Do I need loctite too?
     
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