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The fact they're so easily replaceable is nice. Downside is that it's shit for tire clearance due to all the room needed on the arm to bolt the BJ in

 

Just got home and no issues at highway speeds. They didn’t even need much weight, only an ounce or two per wheel. A tip I found online the other day when researching the issue was to put gorilla tape on the weights so you don’t lose them off-road.

 

Now how can the good Doc not be doing this medically noteworthy step?!?!

I mean they're always going on about it's importance.

 

You have no idea how many BJs I have paid for...... on different vehicles.


But yeah... We will do that

 

Keep it up...between you and @crashdb doing all the internet ninja researching, I'll continue to take the "easy" path to furthering my Taco/Off-road edge-uh-makation

 

Might as well, only $30 each. Based off of my purchase history, the ones currently in the arms are from Aug 2019, so only 18 months old or so.

$24 MOOG K80827 Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint for Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K80827-...child=1&keywords=k80827&qid=1614013616&sr=8-1

 

Upper and Lower BJ work by HANDy-Randy, and doing it for free (not even Burgers!!!)...sounds like you've hit the jackpot!!

 

We go way back.....

 

Just let me know when and I will just have them sent to your house.

 

Good idea. I think my off-road set has lost a weight or two.

 

One of my LBJ boots is starting to go and needs to be replaced. I just don’t wanna

 

Some people dread it but I think it's super easy. Heat the LCA with a torch and a powerful impact and it comes right on out. Put the new one in the freezer, torch the LCA and the new one presses right in pretty easily.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_JhoRVU1-w

 

Don't forget: if you used the #randyfab method for installing your Hammer Hangers you already have a ball joint press! (unless you rented it, and in that case you suck balls)

 

I've always just rented one even though I use them all the time. One time my rental was brand new and I was tempted to just keep it (aka buy it) but the budget said otherwise.

 

CORRECTION: Camburg released an UpDaTed ball joint design and now the cost is 160 ea!!! Thank god I bought a pair before they changed it.

 

I always just rent them as well. I have been thinking about buying one because I use them allll the time and renting them gets annoying.

there are some decently priced ones on Amazon though. Even cheaper if you get one without all of the adapters. Orion Motor Tech 21PCS Master Ball Joint Press | Upper and Lower Ball Joint Removal Tool | Automotive Mechanic Tool Set

$90 Orion Motor Tech 21PCS Master Ball Joint Press, Upper and Lower Ball Joint Removal Tool, Automotive Ball Joint Press Kit

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBF1R6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HSTDS7BTYB3GG35VQTWS

 

I bought the HF one which I think is the exact same with a different name. It was like $60 with the coupon, and I figured was cheap insurance for U-joints, ball joint swaps, etc and inevitably the tool will be rented out when I need it.

 

Think I got the Harbor Freight version as well. It's not something I'll use all the time, but it's nice to have for non-ball joint duties. You never know what the local Auto Zone is going to have on hand. And I hate going out to get parts/tools while I'm working on stuff.

 

Impact is definitely the way to go. I pressed out the first one with a breaker bar (after I cut the cams and removed the bushings, so it couldn't go back in because I'm an idiot), so for the second one I bought an impact. Way easier lol

 

That looks properly crusty!