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2nd Gen upper and lower control arms, ball joints

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rock Miner, Apr 25, 2020.

  1. Apr 25, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    Rock Miner

    Rock Miner [OP] Member

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    Spanky
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    2014 Prerunner 4.0 and 2020 SR5 3.5
    2014 pre runner, 388k,, Ball joints are worn so I'm changing control arms with ball joints and bushings. I'm also changing struts while I'm in there.
    Is there a specific order I should follow? Upper then lower then strut,,
    Sure would appreciate some advice

    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 25, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    gunpup

    gunpup Well-Known Member

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    If everything is out and it were up to me, it would be upper first due to the long through bolt. Then lower but don’t torque it down, so it hangs nice and low. Then spindle to upper, then strut to the upper perch from below. Then raise the lower to the strut lower mount, and lower ball joint bolts to spindle. Torque upper and lower strut mounts and ball joint mounts. Lastly put a jack under the lower and weight it (or put truck on the ground) and torque the lower arm.
     

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