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Ball joint failure

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tripps, Nov 21, 2017.

  1. Jan 16, 2018 at 5:47 AM
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    jammer

    jammer 2003 Toyota PreRunner 3.4L

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    6 lug
     
  2. Jan 16, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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    Russianman92

    Russianman92 Well-Known Member

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    Looks rough. Glad you're okay. Lets get that Taco running!
    What I would do/replace:

    1) OEM Ball joints Lower and Upper both sides
    2) Inner and outer tie rods Pass side (I would check driver as well as the forces translate to the other side)
    3) Replace the front struts (you can keep the springs) I wouldn't replace just one. Always as a pair to keep things even.
    4) Strut mounts
    5) Lower and upper control arm pass side (may be tweaked)
    6) Sway bar links driver and pass
    7) Check the control arm mounting in the frame make sure its true
    8) Brake line Passenger.
    9) Alignment.

    Hopefully the knuckle didn't get all boogered up.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    That was a bad run. They're not the same ones people purchase today.
     

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