Must See ! Toyota Lower Ball Joint Testing. Tacoma Tundra 4Runner

[@RyanSeek]

I've had to replace a few lower ball joints after driving 1st gen Tacomas as primary vehicle for 25 years. Fortunately I've never had one fail at high speed, always during a slow turn where no further damage was involved. This video reminds me I need to check my current ball joints and see if I need to replace them before they fail. Helpful video as always from this channel.

[@toycoma98]

1st gen tacomas are well over 20 years old. Dont wait til it fails. Replace them now, its old AF. I have a 98 2wd, I replace every 4-5 years.

[@BenMcghie]

@@toycoma98 Time to check my 2017 as well. I know it needs power steering fluid, new front shocks, and probably LCA bushings. Which is a good time to check and or do the ball joints as well. ~120k mi / 180k km on it, but it gets used offroad most weekends. Check under your trucks every 6 months! I find oil change time is a good excuse to crawl under front to back, check everything out.

[@secondwindLG]

I replaced the lower ball joints on my 2000 Tundra probably 12 years ago. Time to check them, thanks for the video!

[@victorrosario4109]

As a owner of few Toyotas The videos are always so help full. I love them.

[@packingbone1953]

Also never use anything other than Toyota OEM ball joints! This is maybe the most crucial part to stick with oem

[@jonathanratliff4780]

A key one for OEM indeed

[@djmarkham]

LBJ's + bolts were the 1st thing I replaced on my 3rd gen 4Runner when I 1st got it at 235K miles, always go OEM with this item!

[@MrCalifornia1234]

So glad she came to you. I replaced mine with oem as preventative maintenance after the boot ripped and I had no play.

[@TundrAVentures]

Replaced the lower ball joints on my 1st gen tundra using your earlier video. I didn’t know how to test them though, thanks Peter! Good to see you back.

[@TheBeardedScreenwriter]

I ordered a new set with bolts this morning before I even saw this video. It was fate !!

[@Shododaan]

Nice to see you still posting Peter. Happy Thanksgiving to you if you celebrate it =)

[@kennethwoods9804]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge ! I have a 2004 Tundra with only 124,000 miles but will check my lower ball joints.

[@vf5126]

Thank you so much, Peter. I’ve a “Creampuff” 99 4WD Tacoma with less than 200K miles. Just confirming that your continued work on them remains relevant and appreciated!

[@MattaKY5064]

That Tacoma is beautiful, I love the color! Thank you Peter.

[@P.Rack25]

I used to have one in that color. Everyone loved it.

[@billsimpson604]

She was lucky she brought it in. Have a great Thanksgiving, Peter.

[@dangilbert482]

Dried up Turkey 😂…. Thank you kind sir for your wonderful and very informative videos 🙌👍👍

[@styverdyver]

A timely post! My 06 Tundra LBJ's get inspected by me and my garage. I do think about them failing every time I take her out. I will replace them soon, but they don't show any movement to warrant replacement at this time. And yes, the forums are full of this subject! Thanks for the reminder.

[@westcoaster3763]

Thanks for the reminder. I have a suspicion that mine need replacing.

[@jacklabloom635]

I have a 2003 Tundra. I need to check my LBJs.

[@toycoma98]

1st gen Tacomas are 20 years old now. I've seen LBJ fail from Taco group chats.. Dont wait til it fails, if its the original, just replace them. Especially if its lifted. They are 20 years old, many miles on them. I have a 98 2wd, and replace every 4-5 years.

[@kaimcbride1553]

Thanks for the test procedure Petr. Luckily for me this happened on my truck when I was only turning around in the parking lot. Still had to replace the CV Axle. Good reminder to test these regularly! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@bubba4072]

Thanks, Peter!

[@dc5723]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mrs. Petr.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Enjoyable and informative. 🥧👍

[@jimgordon2399]

Great info Petr,thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@victormartiny7599]

Thanx !

[@shortydancer]

Yup I don’t own a first gen Tacoma. But even I know that their LBJ failure is common. There are even support groups online lol

[@BenMcghie]

Fine, fine Petr! I'll check my lower ball joints! They are 7yrs old now... and they go offroad a fair bit. I like those little boot-saver things. I wonder if they came with the ball joints or they were separate....

[@rightlanehog3151]

Petr, That is one mean green machine. You would need a much bigger bar than that to pry it from my grip. 🤩

[@dmaverick2396]

Excellent explanation…I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@rnak4629]

You are the greatest!!!!

[@280zone]

Since the truck has about 250K on it I think that is pretty good.

[@augustinep6193]

Interesting. Good video. Thanks.

[@TMacismyhero]

Does this LBJ design apply to the 4th gen 4runner? Or was it just the 3rd gen?

[@omegaman7241]

thanks good video

[@alansmith4734]

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[@some-random-bloke]

There should be grease fittings on top of these ball joints to give them good greasing annually.

[@efil4kizum]

Some aftermarket LBJs might have that

[@CB-bp2fl]

How many miles on this 2004 Taco?

[@saginaw60]

What to buy? Put Mevotech heavy duty on, failed in 4,000 mi., came home ona hook.

[@shortydancer]

I’m getting ready to change the lower control arms on my 07 Tacoma! Any tips?

[@jumanji5239]

You might want to get spare bolts as the existing ones may have to be cut.

[@davinp]

sometimes when a car is very old, a problem may not be worth fixing if it costs more than what the car is worth

[@aaronbrown6266]

Ball joints don't cost more than the vehicle. And, if you're implying that it just doesn't matter on an old, drivable car, how about your life or innocent bystanders if one of these fail at highway speeds?

[@davinp]

@@aaronbrown6266 no I am not implying that. Of course, safety is most important and anything that comprises safety should be fixed immediately

[@weyls2536]

What's the history on those covers? They're not on my 2000, and not on second gens as far as I know.

[@robertr1096]

Even humans have to have their ball joints replaced when they get to a certain age.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

We are having turkey mmmm

[@rollenschultz2707]

Not a huge amount of play probably caught on plenty early

[@efil4kizum]

This taco has seen some salt?