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Lower Ball Joint Different Part Numbers

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tamayonnaise, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. Apr 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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    Does anyone know the difference between these two part numbers for LBJs? (other than the inclusion of the 4 bolts)

    Right:

    43330-39565
    43330-39815

    Left:

    43340-39445
    43340-39585

    I am trying to buy the LBJs and the first set of part numbers are so much cheaper but it seems like they look a little different. Not really sure what to get...
    Thank you
     
    Tamayonnaise, Apr 7, 2025
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  2. Apr 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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  3. Apr 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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    Did you enter your VIN? I believe that's the difference, one with the bolts, one without. Shoot Ourisman an email before ordering to clarify, you definitely want the new bolts.
     
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    One comes with bolts, one doesn't. The reason it says one fits your vehicle and the other doesn't is because earlier model 1st gens didn't have the rubber dust covering over the ball joint boot and use different bolts as a result. The ball joint part itself is the same across all years. Just buy the cheaper set and get the bolts you need separately.
     
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    Thanks everyone, I got the parts ordered and they confirmed the part numbers with my vin.
     
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