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Help replacing ball joints near Wichita, Kansas

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Rambler2005, Apr 7, 2020.

  1. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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    Rambler2005

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    Looking for someone that could replace ball joints on my 2005 4runner.

    Send me a quote

    Willing to travel to you but located in the Wichita, Kansas area

    Thank you :)

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  2. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Are you stuck or stranded??
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    Rambler2005

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    No but needs to be done asap
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:16 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Please change the title then to something more to describe your problem.
    Help is reserved for stuck and stranded brothers and sisters.
     
  5. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    Rambler2005

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    ok will do I didn't know that thank you
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    tcjacado

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    ;) thanks :cheers:
    Hope you can get it done soon.
     
  7. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    tcBob

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    Merged the different threads and renamed the title. Hope you find someone to help you out
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Ask your local Fire Chief who he uses. Edit: and sweet ride!
     
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  9. Apr 8, 2020 at 8:28 PM
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    GQ7227

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    '97 black SR5 0g ~ MT @ 176k ...
    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    hey Rambler2005, I absolutely love the color of your T4R, almost matches the blue metallic '95 i had 25-23 years ago!
    last time i saw it was dirty black or grey (i forget already)

    if i had the knowledge/experience you needed i would help you for nothing more than some good german bier and some quality steaks/fish cooked out
    its just seems so hard to find good people willing to help others out in the mid west and i do not know why :notsure:

    I am curious if tcBob (a couple posts back) is the Numero Uno around here?
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    Rambler2005

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    It was faded black dirty bedliner haha Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out and I found someone in my local club that is going to help me out just waiting for parts
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Yes he is, he is top guy of all these toyota platforms, tacoma, tundra, 4runner
     
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  12. Apr 8, 2020 at 9:54 PM
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    Are they factory upper and lowers? Im off next week and could probably help.
     
  13. Apr 8, 2020 at 10:01 PM
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    Rambler2005

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    yes they are i'm getting a factory lower control arm too since I read that it's easy that way since they are pressed in ball joints
     
  14. Apr 8, 2020 at 10:11 PM
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    Ive got the presses if you want to avoid an urgent alignment.
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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    That sounds good to me! let me know what day is good for ya I have all next week open
     
  16. Apr 9, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    by chance did you get a pro Toyota mechanic quote for what you need? ... just out of curiosity lol
    i bet its in excess of $1000 including parts, my LBJs are nearly $600 with OEM parts at list, not sure how much longer mine are good for, nothing needed immediate since i am not lifted all stock height
     
  17. Apr 9, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Rambler2005

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    I know a head mechanic at the local Toyota dealership so he never gives me the regular quotes for things. He is very busy right now so he isn't able to get me in soon so he suggested I find someone else to do it. I've always bought the parts for all the vehicles I've owned. Orielly's lifetime warranty is awesome!
     
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