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First gen lower ball joints

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 98_3RZ_NIC, Jan 18, 2021.

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  1. Jan 20, 2021 at 7:15 AM
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    oh those. Gotcha.
     
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  2. Jan 20, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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    New bolts are a must, those are what are known to fail from reusing/overtorqueing/no threadlocker etc..
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    In all those threads, you must have stopped at the first sighting of the militant OEM or nothing crowd.

    555 is another brand that is perfectly acceptable, and at about half the price of the OEMs. (555 is an OEM supplier)

    I even had Moogs for like 6 years that didn't make my truck explode and kill baby seals.

    As long as you don't buy that shit you see on Amazon, and inspect them routinely (you should be doing that even if you buy OEM ones!), then you're fine.

    For the bolts, I got mine from Ace Hardware. Grade 10.9, and a perfect match. Also watch the torque, factory spec is only 59 ft/lbs.
     
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    I have 555 uppers and Moog lowers. The Moogs came with the four mounting bolts. Haven't had any issues with either of them.
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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    I just installed greasable Mevotech for $55/pair :anonymous:
     
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  6. Jan 20, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    Rip
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2021 at 12:42 PM
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    I mean, they ride nicer than shot stock ones *shrug*
     
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    I'm just giving a hard time for the lulz, personally I would only run OEM LBJs.. but everyone has different circumstances and the ability to choose what they want, no judgement here
     
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    I forgot how much of a bitch it was to clean mud off my car
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    I don't think you're in the thread you think you're in
     
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    Tbh I don't think I've ever bought an OEM replacement part lol
     
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    I am not
     
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    555 is oem
     
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    and half the cost
     
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    nice! I’ve read too much about failure with not going with oem so I just went oem. Oh well.
     
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  17. Jan 20, 2021 at 2:10 PM
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    Yup. Oem only. That’s what I bought $260 for the pair shipped to my house.
     
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  18. Jan 20, 2021 at 2:21 PM
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    When you go rent the puller/press, do not get the tie rod puller. It's jaws are too close, they won't fit around the joints (I broke the one they gave me trying). Get the next size up.
     
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    which one did you get?
     
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  20. Jan 20, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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    I watched a video on YouTube and some guy used a pitman arm puller and pitman arm/tie rod puller and it worked great.
     
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