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Inner tie rod cost

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vettehigh, Sep 6, 2019.

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  1. Sep 12, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Seeing as how 555 is an OEM manufacturer... I'm betting there is little to no difference except maybe with the exterior finish.
     
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  2. Sep 12, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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    see what I mean lol, the OEM inners are way overpriced IMO.

    555s are Japanese made so I trust them for this application.
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    Thank you...should I change my upper ball joints too even thought they are still good (212k). I replaced the outer tie rods and lower ball joints last year via OEM
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    Probably not a bad idea with that many miles...especially if the boots are torn or leaking grease
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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    Thank you, go OEM on those or 555?

    Also, anyone else sell the 555 inner tie rods?
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    I think OEM uppers are pretty cheap so I'd just stick with those.

    Not sure where else 555 inners are sold but if you google the part # I'm sure they'll pop up
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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    Just ordered 555's for the inner tie rods. Also, ordered the OEM upper ball joints for $93 (set of 2) shipped
     
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    Folder, lmao, I have two full shoe boxes:anonymous:
     
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  9. Sep 12, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    Anyone with a Masters degree in metallurgy?, and have both styles to ruin just for shits & giggles? I believe that is the only way to know, but Toyota has done a fine job of selling us all stuff we could get the same quality for cheaper. I just priced two doughnut style exhaust gaskets, Toyota wants 40.00 for two they are made by felpro and cost 2-10.00 from many other suppliers. That was 40.00 was with shop discount at Toyota! 40 freaking bucks. The ones that were 2.00 were truly the same and sold out, I wound up with two for 20.00 through Amazon as I need them for upcoming smog. Every time I check Toyota first I find their parts cheaper after I go looking on the net. Toyota=Crooks.
     
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    Just make sure you rent (or buy) the proper balljoint press tool to install them. Back when I did mine I tried this method outlined by bajataco using a 3 arm puller and a flat prybar. It *eventually* worked, but only after hours of swearing. A whole lotta searing...

    When I did my uppers again 6 years later, I did the balljoint delete mod (total chaos uniballs). Using the press they came out super easy, and the plug adaptors for the uniballs went in like butter.
     
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    My Taco tech will be doing it for me in 2 weeks. Later that day I will get an alignment too
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    +1 for Total Chaos uppers!
     
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  13. Sep 12, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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    Indeed! :D

     
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    Damn, I remember when mine were that polished, Saweeet Johnny!!
     
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    Oh this is an older pic when they still had zero miles. They have more cobwebs on them now, lol
     
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    Of course the gaskets are FelPro (except for the high end silicone line) and National seals. Here's an article about Federal Mogul's parent company Tenneco and Toyota from 2005.

    https://www.tenneco.com/tenneco_automotive_wins_new_business_with_toyota/
     
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    OME and worth every penny.
    I don't know why Low Range describes 555 as a Co. now. They called them Sankei 555's when I ordered and said THAT was OE supplier.
     
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  19. Sep 13, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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    Does this look like it has what I need for UBJ's?
    $69 Astro Pneumatic Tool 7865 Ball Joint Service Tool with 4-wheel Drive Adapters
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00061SGJ0/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

    Thanks!
     
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    OME and worth every penny.
    I was very disappointed in a set of 555 ball joints from LowRange. There were a few differences from left to right also that I believe lead to them sourcing from other makers of the STYLE of 555.
     
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