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Does this ball joint interface look ok?

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by barnaby, May 4, 2025.

  1. May 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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    barnaby

    barnaby [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’ve never seen scratching like this on a press fit. These are brand new lower control arms from Toyota. The other looks fine.

    Should I be concerned, or send it? IMG_2986.jpg IMG_2987.jpg

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  2. May 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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    If they are new just return them, dont settle for messed up parts
     
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  3. May 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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    Only issue is I might be beyond the point of being able to return. I ordered these a little bit back and sat on them until I had the time to do the work.

    I’m wondering if there’s reason for caution or if it won’t have any effect on function. I’ve only ever seen perfect surfaces in the past.
     
  4. May 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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    b_r_o

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    It's fine
     
  5. May 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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  6. May 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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    Thanks guys. Just got done cinching them up.
     

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