Wyoming B.S. Thread

Our 1st gen sequoia needs ball joints soon. I know they are the same style as least the 1st gen tundras. Are OEM the only way to go? Just looking on rock auto they do have like acdelco and beck arnley (so). But thought I've seen that people say OEM is the only way to go? But usually they are co.laring to moog.

 

I always try to find OEM stuff for my repairs but doesn't mean there couldn't be a better alternative out there these days

 

I try to stick to OEM when it makes sense to. Otherwise least stick to big brands like an acdelco type. Like the rear shocks for OEM were twice as much as Bilstein 5100s.

The ball joints seem to be one to go OEM on

 

I don't think I've ever bought OEM shocks for anything, usually just head to Napa for things like that. Ball joints/bushings/tie rods/CV's I will buy OEM.

 

Depending on year the ball joints are larger. I think that changed in 05 with the vvti and 5 speed trans. I've had better experience with Moogs on my Tacoma than oem. I do inspect them often though.

I'd probably put oem on my Sequoia since it's primarily a street rig and I don't beat on it like I do the Tacoma. They should last over 100k in those conditions easy.