Lower Ball Joints

For those who didn't know, Toyota had recalls on the lower ball joints around 2002 through 2004. Mine recently broke on my '99 and gave me a scare, I would urge everyone to check them out for safety.

Heres a link to some recalls throughout the years if you wanna take a look at some.
http://www.dealerrater.com/recalls/Toyota/TACOMA/

On with the tread! Share your pictures and stories!

 

Yerp..old news but thanks for the info again.

I was in a truck it happened too..good ol' famous speedbump BJ break.

 

So I'm looking at this recall, it says Toyota will replace it free of charge (it includes 2002 4Runners)? Does this include a 3" lift with 33s?

 

Yeah I took mine in to have a lower ball joints replaced with the lift/tires. No problem. Free of charge, even the alignment.

 

Ok cool. Thanks. Hopefully I'll have the same luck you did.


Did you just print out the recall and bring it? Or did you just take it in and they did it with no hassle?

 

I called them first and they ran the VIN and confirmed that there was a recall so we scheduled the replacement. I guess if they give you shit, run the VIN on the Toyota website and bring in the print out.

 

Thanks.

 

Thanks for this info, just ran my vin and this service has not been done to my 02' Taco calling 2moro for an appt..

 

Will they replace them regardless of the condition? (if they look Ok?)

 

A recall is a recall, they should replace it no matter the condition.

 

nice. i'm going to do my lift then schedule an appt. for the recall. i like the sound of a free alignment.

 

I dunno but I checked my vin and it didn't apply to my 99 prerunner 3rz..

I did em myself anyway last weekend. Not to bad of a job I say a 4 out of 10 for difficulty

 

Z ctv

 

Looks like it only covers '01-'04. Could always double check with the dealer or the toyota site I guess.

 

What is the torque spec on the 4 bolts that hold the ball joint on?

 

It will start squealing bad when you turn and hit bumps really bad like a ford explorer, then you NEED to replace them! I heard mine squeaking for about 4 or 5 days prior to it coming apart.

 

Rock auto has the best prices by far. Some websites will tell you there cheaper, and iv even seen a site that showed you other sites prices and what they said rock auto charged was a lie. Rock auto is the cheapest. I also say if you can afford it get moog, there the best design. There serviceable with grease through a Zerk fitting and seem more durable than stock.

 

X2....and don't confuse the inspection turning torque of 17-34 ft lbs on the ball stud like I did lol...noticed luckily on the second side so I just had to take off the cotter pin and retorque...

It's actually odd that for a nut that has to line up on a cotter pin hole won't have a torque range...I think that's why I confused it because I was expecting should