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2002 tocoma lower ball joint

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trents Tocoma, Jan 27, 2024.

  1. Jan 27, 2024 at 8:16 AM
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    Hey guys I’m in a pinch I couldn’t get a oem Lower ball joint for my truck just needing some recommendations for one that I can get thanks
     
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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    You can use any you can find.

    Just plan on an intentional preventative replacement at a pretty low mileage
     
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    You can buy them from any Toyota dealer. Be sure to replace both because when one goes bad, the other ain't far behind. I wouldn't waste my money on aftermarket LBJs.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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    I just ended up ordering a oem one I’ll just have to wait
     
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    So when OEM ball Joints go obsolete either junk the truck or Do a Solid axle swap.??
     
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    You also got aftermarket
     
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along

    But to the purest After Market are no Good!

    i have been running the cheapest LBJ`s I can buy for 200,000 miles .

    No failures Yet
     
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    I meant the uniball design ones. Total Chaos sells them i believe.
     
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