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Lower ball joints needed.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Phessor, Jan 9, 2019.

  1. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    Phessor

    Phessor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Who knows a good place to get quality lower ball joints? Low Range is out.
    Thank you.
     
  2. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    BillsSR5

    BillsSR5 Looking out for #1

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  3. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    I know I'll get blasted for not saying "OEM", but I just bought AC Delco Professional (greasable) off Amazon.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    I've been buying parts from Amayama in Japan. Depends if you are buying enough items to make the shipping worthwhile. They are OEM Toyota parts. I bought inner and outer tie rods and upper and lower balljoints and a couple of other things even with shipping saved about $200 over buying here. Too many heavy items and it's not worth it. You'll have to wait a few days for them to arrive. I think it took 7 days from Japan to USA. Dave
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:15 AM
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    My last set I got from
    Summit racing and they are the moog “555” made in Japan. I’ve had them for going on 20k now with no issues. Checked them a few weeks ago when I did tie rods and they were still tight. I paid like 50$ each.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:25 AM
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    tony2018

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    not debating anything, get what you can afford.
     
  8. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    Public school education.

    I was trying to say I would get blasted for "not saying he should buy OEM". Poorly worded, I agree.

    BTW, can I get a price quote on some of your oil? :) This stuff is expensive:

    https://tinyurl.com/y9u7r3sp
     
  9. Jan 10, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    Camelback Toyota, $120 for RH, $95 for LH with free shipping for OEM parts...not too shabby:thumbsup: Forgot to give props to @gunny1005 for taking care of us TW subs!!
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    If you live in AZ definitely order from camelback. Send a PM to @gunny1005 and he'll get you a good deal as a TW member
     
  11. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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  12. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    Gotta be careful, sometimes they aren't genuine. Also no, you can't just repackage oem parts.
     
  13. Jan 10, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    If you follow the links the prices vary they were both around 120.00 when I bought them. That’s a good price for me with free 2 day delivery.
     
  14. Jan 10, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    I gotcha
     
  15. Jan 10, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    May want to replace bolts while your at it. Just a little reassurance.
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    ALWAYS replace those bolts...

    NEVER re-use

     
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  17. Jan 10, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    I like Conicelli Toyota. They are 1 day shipping from me....

    This was last year
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