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Control arm with ball joint

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by neryl, Oct 4, 2024.

  1. Oct 4, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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    neryl

    neryl [OP] Member

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    I need to replace the ball joints on my 2011 Tacoma. I generally order from Rockauto but I'm overwhelmed by the amount of manufacturers there. I thinktthe bushings on LCA are bad too so I thought I'd just replace the whole thing.
    Can somebody tell which brand is good? I don't think they sell OEM.
    These are my options:


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    In case these are all garbage could you recommend a webpage where I can order OEM? I've read the Mevotech TTX are good. I live in BC, Canada. Thanks!
     
  2. Oct 4, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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    gotoman1969

    gotoman1969 Well-Known Member

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    IMO. I’d buy OE online direct from a dealer.
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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    Tatts521

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    I'd second that. I've replaced mine with non oem control arms, bushings don't last long.
     
  4. Oct 4, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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    neryl

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    Thanks guys! Damn OEM is so fucking expensive. I don't have the money now.
     
  5. Oct 4, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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    Raceface35

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    I third that lol. I just did mine on my 2011 as well and I pressed the bushings/ball joints out of the OEM arms. If I were to do it all over, I would just buy from the dealer online
     
  6. Oct 4, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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    Look at am-autoparts, they have TRQ parts & free shipping. (not sure about canada)


    I just put the uppers on my truck about 2 mo's ago.
     
  7. Oct 4, 2024 at 5:13 PM
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    neryl

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    Shipping is not available to a P.O. Box, APO/FPO/DPO addresses, US Territories, or Canada for this item.
     
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    Dealer online says almost 500 CAD for 1 LCA. I can't justify that much money. My truck has 325 000 KM.
    I'm tempted to try the Mevotech TTX. The TTX seems to have a good reviews compared to other mevotech parts.
     
  9. Oct 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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    Well I tryed,
    sorry to hear that.
     
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    I went with OEM Lower from an online dealer. Olaftoyota I think and they were about $250 a side. I got a like new set of OEM uppers off 3rd gen for sale for $100. I also got like new takeoff front and rear shocks for like $200 from the 3rd gen for sale. I used Dursley for the sway bar end links and tie rod ends since they are easy to swap out if they don’t last long. I also replaced the spark plugs as well because it was time.

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  11. Oct 4, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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    I would run the Moog or ACDelco. Or find someones OEM takeoffs for sale
     

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