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Leaking Upper Ball Joints

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Red Storm, Aug 14, 2024.

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Aug 14, 2024 at 6:33 AM

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Hey y'all, I had a shop replace my UBJs with oem about 3 months ago. Noticed a little grease leaking from the bottom of the boot (both sides) soon after and it's still seeping out now.

Wondering, this can't be normal, right? Is there an easy fix? Thanks!

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Yeah.

That's normal, they are full of grease and some will work its way out.

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A few OE parts from fancy trucks

It's fine.

When were the LBJs replaced? They carry a lot more risk with failure.

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Just clean it off

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So, almost a year later and grease is still seeping. Wish I had investigated better sooner... Appears that the wire at the bottom of the boot was never twisted tight.

Demo at 29:00 Thanks Timmy

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