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Quick question about spc ball joint

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Logans2001, Jul 20, 2024.

  1. Jul 20, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 [OP] What’s crackin’

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    So I know spc has developed a new version of their arms and ball joints since I bought mine in 2020. They are now a forged style arm and the ball joint is “maintenance free” with no zerk fitting.

    I have the tubular style arms with the greasable/zerk fitted ball joints. Does anyone know if they are still making the ball joints that came with mine or if the new style ball joint will be compatible with my older arms? If they are, where are you guys buying them from?
     
  2. Jul 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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    Logans2001 [OP] What’s crackin’

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    I’m getting close to 50k on these ball joints.
     
  3. Jul 20, 2024 at 9:54 PM
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    The new zerkless joints (which are not a lifetime part, but let's ignore that for a second) fit in the tubular style arms. Personally, I like the ones with zerks, so if you can find those somewhere, I'd pick those up. I've always just purchased from SPC directly.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2024 at 11:13 PM
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    Logans2001 [OP] What’s crackin’

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    Perfect. The spc website mentions “reverse compatible” but is not clear for what. Just wanted to double check with tw that’s the case. Thank you
     

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