Front lower balljoints.

What is the best non-Toyota lower ball joint brand you can recommend for 2001 Tacoma.

Toyota's dealer prices are offensive in my area, and online prices are 5x cheaper at least.

It is a crucial safety part so I want to get the best possible affordable aftermarket replacement.

Thanks

 

Buy once, cry once. Or at least dont cry again for a long time.

Just did them on my '95 at 139K. I'm certain the ones I removed were original to the truck. $132/per from online dealer.

[edited for clarity]

 

First option will be OEM but Sankei 555 will be the next option

 

No more crying would be the LBJ elimination

 

The OEM set I just installed will outlive me.

A grand for Total Chaos is kind steep, anyway.

 

I did Sankei 555's on my 2001 about a year ago. For the price difference, I'll buy these again in another year or so!

 

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"Just did them on my '95 at 139K. I'm certain they were original. $132/per from online dealer."

You did not mention which brand you bought. With "original" do you mean Toyota brand ?
OEM Toyota pair is over $450 here.

 

Redo them in a year !? Usually they last quite a long time, more like 200k miles max.
Mine lasted 250k before they had to be replaced.

 

You can get a recall kit that has both the left and right ball joints in them for about 250-300 shipped if I remember correctly. I believe the part number is 04005-03235 but don't quote me on that. You will also need to buy 8 black lower ball joint bolts with this kit as they don't come with them.

I was in your conundrum a few months ago between OEM and aftermarket, the best aftermarket are gonna be dang near close to the OEM in the recall kit.

 

Original, as in the original LBJs installed at the factory.
$132/per from online Toyota dealer.
List price is $197/per

 

Sankei 555

 

I will verify! I took the risk and ordered 04005-03235. They were the correct fit for my 1999 Tacoma. I had to reuse my castle nuts and my black LBJ bolts but they came with new cotter pins. Paid $184.93 from Ourisman Toyota before tax and shipping. Considerably cheaper than individual sides.