04 Prerunner Complete Front End Rebuild

Hey Guys. I am finally getting around to showing my old girl some much needed love. I bought my 2004 Tacoma new from the dealership and haven't done much in the way of maintenance, other than oil changes, air filters, Tires Etc... Never never had an alignment done. And she currently needs tires. Although, I don't want to burn through another set of tires, without correcting the front end problems (shakes, and burns through tires). I have a parts list compiled if someone can confirm im headed in the correct direction. Should this be everything needed?

Lower Ball Joints:

$195 43340-39585 Toyota Ball Joint - 43340-39585

43340-39585 117.52- Left side(driver side)

$222 43330-39815 Toyota Ball Joint - 43330-39815

43330-39815 $117.52 - Right side(pass side)

Upper Ball Joints:
Passenger:

$48 43310-39016 Toyota Ball Joint - 43310-39016

43310-39016 $43.85
Driver: 43310-39016 $43.85

TIE ROD ENDS:
Passenger Outer:

$67 45046-39295 Toyota Tie Rod End - 45046-39295

45046-39295 $47.19
Passenger Inner: 45503-39075 $154.10
Driver Outer: 45047-39175 $47.19
Driver Inner: 45503-39075 $154.10

Control Arm - Lower Bushings

Whiteline:

$101 W53377A - Control Arm - Lower Inner Bushing - Front

W53377A $72.24 (X2)

 

Depending on where you live, you may need the cam bolts on your lower control arms (in case you need to cut them off).

You will also want new bolts for your lower ball joints.

Also, get yourself some Superlube from Napa or something; the grease provided with the Whiteline's is "ok" but Superlube is "better".

If you're keeping your sway bar, why not new sway bar end links, and steering rack bushings?

 

Welcome aboard new member

 

Fuck, where are my manners

Welcome to the forum @BamaTaco04

 

Are the sway bar endlinks and steering rack bushings something that are more of a luxury "feel" item, or wiil they affect alignment as well?

Also, what are the complete OEM part #s of the cam bolt hardware I will need to replace all 4 corners of the front Lower arms? Being as how I live in Alabama, I probably won't have a problem with Rust, but I'll take a look at then and make an assessment.

 

@Kwikvette

 

Better I link the amazing walkthrough videos that @Timmah! has provided not only because they're a great source, but he also provides part numbers in his videos as well as tools used.

LCA Front #1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmaZNBp1gZM

LCA Front #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FzEHygizoI

LCA Rear - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq-lzK7CPKQ

Steering rack bushings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YywcR0E9bM4

Tie rods inner and outer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--HcOQlv03U

Upper ball joints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sY2azyLBuI

Lower ball joints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLvtEnX9qk

And finally, but not mentioned since I'm replacing my UCA's with an aftermarket set - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lZbAd1_EUM

 

I deleted my sway bar, so can't say how it'd help with having new sway bar end links but I'd assume it would feel like the new LCA bushings did; provided tighter steering.

 

Thanks! Good info on this group... glad I stumbled across y'all!! Now for some YouTube watching...