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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by georgiajake91, Dec 21, 2008.

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  1. Dec 24, 2008 at 5:13 AM
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    :eek:WOW!! I don't think you have to worry about loosening and re-tightening the body mounts after reading this. The broken sway bar is a major issue. That can cause a clunk under certain conditions, let alone premature and uneven tire wear. The right front ball joint missing a screw is a major concern also. I wouldn't drive the taco until you address those issues. There are some major safety concerns there.
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2008 at 5:17 AM
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    X2!!!!!
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2008 at 7:09 AM
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    the sway bar i wouldnt so much worry about...but what do i know...i dont have one :rolleyes:

    the balljoint on the other hand...id most definately NOT drive the truck until that issue is taken care of...period

    i dont think you want that breaking while youre running 70-75mph down the interstate :eek:
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2008 at 7:19 AM
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    Uhhhh....NO.
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2008 at 7:21 AM
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  6. Dec 24, 2008 at 7:25 AM
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    someone had an oopsy :eek:


    btw i was just about to post that tahoe pic

     
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  8. Dec 24, 2008 at 7:27 AM
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    I wonder if they thought "I should have that 'cluncking' noise looked at........oh well, after our trip...." :eek:
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:15 AM
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    shit that really sucks! i gotta leave the 26th and idk when im gonna have time to do that!! i got xmas eve dinner all day today then i got a few different xmas dinners to attend tmrw. damn. how long do yall think it would take to fix? the guy at the tire place said one screw was loose and it was missing a screw and he tightened the one up and i just need another one to go in the other spot! is that all i need to fix it is a screw?
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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    honestly dont know without seeing it etc...

    but i would def take the broken sway bar off the truck too
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:19 AM
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    You can probably grab the screw at your local dealer quick. It will probably cost a pretty penny.
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:21 AM
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    i got another sway bar on a toyota just like mine thats sittin in my friends junk yard i was gonna try and wait to take the sway bar off then but if you think it should come off now i can try and do it today. the thing abt waitin is he has a huge car lift where you can walk up under the truck and all and its alot easier. if i do it today im gonna have to go roll around in the rocks and shit in my driveway. but if it needs to be done ill do it
     
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  13. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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    yeah it probably will! dealer parts are expensive!! especially toyota dealer parts!! :(
     
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  14. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:35 AM
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    ok so i just talked the dealer and the guy i talked to said he didnt see anything abt a screw or whatever he just wanted to sell me a whole new ball joint and here were his prices. the guy at the tire place said all i needed was a screw though. so either he dosent knw whats hes talkin abt or the toyota place wants to make some money!!

    upper ball joint- $45.26
    lower ball joint-$117.27
    bottom $175 labor
    upper $275 labor
     
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  15. Dec 24, 2008 at 8:36 AM
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    It's not a commonly requested item. You could call your local parts stores for shits and giggles. Who knows, they may have one shoved some where?

    Just read your other post. Can you get one of your friends taco with the sway bar?
     
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  16. Dec 24, 2008 at 10:20 AM
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    GOOD NEWS!! i took one of the other bolts out of my ball joint and went to the local hardware store and they had a bolt that matched almost perfectly! i screwed it in and it fit nicely! so i got the ball joint problem taken care of!!! :):) now its on to the sway bar, which ive heard from most people that it isnt a "must have" but yeah i can get that sway bar off my friends tacoma. but i went and took a ball joint bolt off of it today and it didnt fit my truck bc i think is like a 1993. so will the sway bar off of it fit my 97?
     
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  17. Dec 24, 2008 at 11:03 AM
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    i doubt it...just take the broken parts off...ive been running without one for 6 or 7 months with no issues
     
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  18. Dec 24, 2008 at 11:08 AM
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    You may want to consider replaceing that ball joint. Depending how long it was run with it missing a bolt/loose, damage may already have ben done.
     
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  19. Dec 24, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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    x2 if nothing else have a mechanic check it out to make sure youre ok driving on it till you can replace it as soon as you get back
     
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    yeah i dont have a clue how long that bolt was missing. what kind of damage can be caused to it from the missing bolt? ill try and get someone to look at it.
     
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