Can I trust this "OEM Ball Joint"?

The oem BJ shows available on this site. They appear to sell oem parts. When I enter 2nd & 3rd gen models it says it can not determine if the part will fit.

https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem...year=2010&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=()

They do disclose they are not affiliated with Toyota. So, not sure.

 

That's one of the sites I tried to order from and they cancelled my order due to lack of availability or something. Maybe someone else's will work but don't get your hopes up like I did haha

 

I reside 30 minutes from Tijuana BC where Tacomas and Hilux’ are sold. Next time I am in TJ I will see if a local dealer carries them. Problem is, I only go down there once or twice a year because the return wait is 1-2 hours.

 

just an update: I finally got around to installing the one LBJ that was worn today. I'm glad to say, it was a perfect exact replacement. Pressed in snug and seated correctly. I ordered from amayana as stated in previous post, and I'm happy with it.

 

Im happy I stumbled on this thread. I need to replace my front right lower ball joint along with the left front bearing. So you cant buy just the ball joint from a a dealer is that the issue? I will look into ordering from the amayama site if thats the case.
Any advice for bearings? Everything seems to be from china at the local autoparts store here. I got a skf bearing from them and it was made in china and it stated on the box "a quality part manufactured or purchased by skf". I skipped it and had them order a timken.

 

Correct on the ball joints. Order the Hilux spec'd part as disccussed above from Amayama or ebay.

Most people on here get bearings from
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wheel-bearings-hubs-press-service-oe-nsk.537080/

It's a great price for quality OEM quick bolt in assemblies if you don't have a press. I have access to a press and still got them from him just to save the time for a couple bucks. Don't bother with any of the Moog, Timken, Dorman, etc. The OEM NKSs are superior and it's not a part you really want failing or needing to replace prematurely

 

Any link for ball joints from ebay?

If you know of a reputable seller that sells oem ball joints would be great.

thanks

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352645793021

I bought this one and everything looked/functioned properly. Amayama or whatever its called seems cheaper tho, should be linked earlier in this thread.

 

thanks

I just ordered these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1256157137...4TJQM5cUtffVbKzEbbbDwytw==|tkp:Bk9SR_jwotOtZQ

I have an order pending on the amayama site but it needs to be verified apparently and instead of waiting to hear back from them I just ordered them on ebay.

 

All those lomks FAILED

Pun intended

 

I used the small Hilux LBJ on my 2012 and it fits snug. It was tough to get it out with a bearing pulling set, and the interference fit on the new one must be a thousandth or 2.