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96-04 Lower ball joint failure ?SOLUTION?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JTtheMechanizer, Dec 28, 2015.

  1. Jan 9, 2016 at 8:51 AM
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    How often you come between the cities? I’m in PHx and would love a TW express if you’re ever not too busy for it.
     
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    So I had been wondering about the same thing since I refuse to part ways with my truck. I came across this fabrication website and their solution seems quite nice. It's a bit pricey, in my opinion, but it seems like it could be the best option thus far. This has been the only non bandaid I have found.
     
  6. May 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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    Everything is a bandage, including yours. A permanent solution will be the LBJ eliminator kit. It’s expensive but well worth it.

    :anonymous:
     
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    Noted. Thanks. I have not purchased the one. That was the only one I had found at the time. I went down at least 3 rabbit holes this morning haha.

    Also, I hadn't read all 4 pages of the forum yet and commented after the first page, dumb morning mistake. Anywho, I had purchased TRQ front suspension kit off Amazon and never got around to installing it.

    This has really opened my eyes. Thanks again to everyone.
     
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