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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Oct 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM
    Delta09

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  2. Oct 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    "If it ain't a longbed it ain't shit! :)
    looks more like big-girl ridin shottie :rofl:
     
  3. Oct 11, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    If that was the case, she woulda been all over the cab! Going through the slalom I was picking up one tire each turn, essentially walking the front end back and forth side to side!
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2021 at 12:08 PM
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    Any tricks to get the upper ball joint to let go other than a big hammer?

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  5. Oct 11, 2021 at 12:27 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Put the nut back on 3 or 4 turns.
    Jack up the truck from lower control arm.
    Wedge some wood between frame and upper control arm.
    Put it back on the stand.
    Whack it….
     
  6. Oct 11, 2021 at 12:43 PM
    907rx7

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    Thanks, didn't do exactly that but made me realize supporting the lower control arm was needed. After that a combination of spreader and mallet did the trick.20211011_114251.jpg
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    :laughing:
     
  8. Oct 11, 2021 at 1:05 PM
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    I see we have a certified Hippy that has joined the fray. Afternoon Troy
     
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  9. Oct 11, 2021 at 1:06 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Yea you need to create downward pressure since the strut holds the pressure and control arms are along for the ride
     
  10. Oct 11, 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    Got my toggle switch holder in.

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    Replaces my temporary homemade job.

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    Underhood lighting project is officially done.

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    That last picture is giving me mixed signals :rofl:
     
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    "If it ain't a longbed it ain't shit! :)
    once ya go black...... :D
     
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    Hey, it's cold down there.
     
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    Dare I ask why? o_O

    No....no, I don't want to know :oops:
     
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    That made it so much worse...
     
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    Oh yea, that's the, uhh, hmm, yea. :rofl:
     
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    Yes.....yes it did. I apologize Patrick.
     
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  20. Oct 11, 2021 at 2:38 PM
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