Upper Balljoint Replacement - 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002

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In this video, I show you how I change out the upper ball joints. This method can be done with the steering knuckle in the vehicle. Enjoy!
Parts:
Toyota OEM Upper Ball Joint #43310-39016 (need 2)
Optionally: Toyota OEM Upper Ball Joint Reboot Kit #43324-39015 (need 2)
Aftermarker Parts:
SPC: amzn.to/39KScdR
JBA: jbaoffroad.com...
Total Chaos: www.chaosfab.c...
Tools:
Square-ish Piece of Plate Steel www.homedepot....
Flat Head Screwdriver
3/8" Ratchet www.harborfrei...
1/2" Ratchet www.harborfrei...
1/2" Torque Wrench amzn.to/3OX5c4X
10mm socket amzn.to/3c2MxGr
12mm socket amzn.to/3c2MxGr
16mm socket amzn.to/3c2MxGr
19mm socket amzn.to/3RmuIlF
21mm socket amzn.to/3RmuIlF
27mm socket amzn.to/3RmuIlF
Proto USA Snap Ring Pliers amzn.to/3Indwsp
Dikes / Wire Cutters amzn.to/3c22i0n
Locking Pliers amzn.to/3IoVu90
Strap amzn.to/3PfzOyp
Angle Grinder amzn.to/3nSBaUd
4 1/2" Cut Off Wheel amzn.to/3bP2z6z
Safety Gear www.harborfrei...
3 Ton Jack www.harborfrei...
6 Ton Jack Stand www.harborfrei...
Optional:
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1/2" Makita Impact Gun amzn.to/3AGs5W2
O-Reilly's Rental Tools:
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4WD Ball Joint Adapter Kit 67048 (only O'Reilly's has this) www.oreillyaut...
2/3 Jaw Puller 67022 or 67020 www.oreillyaut...
Useful Information:
Factory Service Manual Section SA-67
Upper Balljoint Castle Nut Size: 19mm
Torque: 80 ft/lbs
Upon further research, someone has found an even easier method (no cutting) for the upper balljoint. Have a read: www.toyota-4ru...
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Due to factors beyond my control, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. I assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. I recommend safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond my control, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not me. Enjoy my videos.
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[@joestanosheck1453]

Just finished the job! Thank you for the cutoff idea it worked great. I ordered the same c press. I was able to get the ball joints in about half way with the Milwaukee lil stubby and a deep impact socket. Than used a 3 foot cheater bar and it went in nice and smooth. I am so relieved this job is finally done. 🎉🇺🇲👍

[@PhoRunner]

Nice ! Glad I could help

[@joestanosheck1453]

Thank you for the in-depth video. Especially going over all of the tools. 👍🇺🇲🛠️

[@PhoRunner]

Indeed sir

[@4rft5]

nice to see you back, love your stuff & how thorough it is

[@PhoRunner]

Thanks!!

[@vinceleal9336]

super awesome detail!! you covered absolutely all the points on how to do this. Thanks for making our lives easier.

[@PhoRunner]

No problem!

[@a_tacolypse]

Great video Minh, you definitely made it look easy, that upper ball joint is a pita

[@PhoRunner]

With the right tools and technique, it’s not too bad!! Took 2 hours with filming for one side and 1 hour without filming for the other :)

[@bajar.m.6953]

It can not be better explain the way you did. Awesome 👏

[@PhoRunner]

There is a better way! When I get an opportunity, I will show it but I linked an post in my description on the best method!!

[@04DCTaco]

Great video, and thank you! Just finished both sides on a tacoma following your steps. Great work!

[@riverahector559]

Haha, i unsubscribed thinking you sold it, good to know you still 4run!! Subscribed!

[@PhoRunner]

Lol ouch

[@kevinw.8946]

Thanks a lot, another one of your videos to get me through a project!!

[@PhoRunner]

No problem

[@icebear3208]

Great video as always! You should do a video showcasing both inner and outer tie rods!

[@PhoRunner]

thanks for watching!

[@georgekopsias9159]

I love the step by step detail. Thanks for the video, I just subscribed.

[@brianwilson1145]

Thank you so much for making this video. Helped me a lot

[@PhoRunner]

Anytime !

[@jdmDC2ftw]

I think you could rent the "4wd cup kit" or whatever it's called from O'Reillys aswell

[@PhoRunner]

Yeah that’s what I used

[@jdmDC2ftw]

@@PhoRunner sorry I commented before I saw the entire video. I think there's a kit that you can use so you don't have to cut the threaded part on the ball joint that attaches to the big c-calmp.

[@kaeeroyal3124]

Hello, your really knowledgeable about these 3rd gen 4 runners. I been wanting one for a while. But I here that these rust amd they have alot of issues, is there a specific year that I should avoid within these 3rd gen?

[@PhoRunner]

They all rust in the salt belt areas. Buying one in a non rusty location is key.

[@seanware719]

Great step by step video. Thanks man

[@PhoRunner]

No problem!

[@yallgonemadd3786]

excellent !! thanks for your time in filming this !

[@PhoRunner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KB-mk9lv]

Well that saved my summer!

[@PhoRunner]

Nuce

[@maisyray]

Another great video, Thank you. now that you've had your Bilstein's on for a while would you still recommend them or another brand - say the Fox 2.0 or Toytech -Icons?

[@PhoRunner]

I don’t have any experience with those. The Billy’s seem fine for me.

[@maxuptventertainment3274]

I had really good luck with the freedom off-road UCA's with upper ball joints. Larger control arms that fix the positive camber from the Bilstein lift. Those upper ball joints are good, but with the lift they are stressed much more than when the truck was at stock level.

[@PhoRunner]

They are fresh now! We’ll see how they do

[@merrieharp3080]

Hey. I’m not sure how to get in touch with you but first of all, we LOVE your channel!! So helpful, thorough, informative! Please please help, I’d like to get help doing my wheel bearings. I’ve been looking for a video like this but haven’t been able to locate one from your channel. TY!!

[@PhoRunner]

It’s in my manual hub video. Check it out since I rebuild the entire front spindle in there and that includes the wheel bearing

[@PhoRunner]

Find me on Instagram. Check my video description for info

[@merrieharp3080]

Thank you so very much for such a quick response! I’ll go and look for you on instagram.

[@phesojanul5272]

Love your vids! Do you think you could make a playlist of all your videos containing fluid changes for a 3rd gen 4Runner? Thanks!

[@PhoRunner]

I think it’s under maintenance playlist

[@dominicbassis4462]

Great video going to try replacing my upper ball joints this weekend what is the model number on the ball joint service kit by OTC

[@PhoRunner]

Good luck!

[@leonmoorenatureexperience]

As always. Really enjoyed this one. I did not saw a notification. I have the bell 🔔 on as all. Hmm.

[@PhoRunner]

lol bummer! Not sure what's going on!

[@MsPorororo_chickengamer2728]

Very detailed video…!!!🤙🏽…what brand of jaw puller you have.? TIA

[@PhoRunner]

Otc

[@mishomishev3152]

Awesime video as always

[@PhoRunner]

Thanks

[@aldomassa7473]

Outstanding Pho !

[@PhoRunner]

Thx

[@martymccarthy918]

good video Pho!!

[@PhoRunner]

Thx

[@mr.cuttystabby5331]

What was the ride height on this runner? I see the bilsteins, and it doesn't seem like you have extended brake lines. I'm getting ready to install a 2.5" lift and am currently waiting on extended lines, but am curious if I should wait for those or just get everything installed first

[@PhoRunner]

Not needed for front. For rear, this is fine without extending brake line. This is a 2” lift

[@40koki]

Good job Doctor.thanks.

[@PhoRunner]

You are welcome

[@danz1910]

Thank you very much brother!!!!

[@Seeerton]

just curious what kind of grease do you recommend for reboot

[@PhoRunner]

I used the one that came with the boot kit

[@skya297]

Sir, I am from the 559 and have fell into a 2000 4runner with 86k miles, do you do work on them? If so, I would love to talk to you about maybe a project??

[@PhoRunner]

I don’t work on these for folks haha just make videos to help anybody that wants a little diy

[@skya297]

@@PhoRunner Thanks for the quick reply, any recommendations for shops?

[@PhoRunner]

Timberline off-road, northside 4x4

[@defectahz6399]

would the Moog upper ball joint be okay? or do I treat this part just like the lower ball joint?

[@PhoRunner]

Should be ok but likely your uppers are fine! Just reboot?

[@efil4kizum]

? curious about how many miles on your rig at the time of this task/filming... that RH UBJ had a lot of wiggle in it, is that non-normal? ... I have a '97 taco with 340k and still have the factory UBJs and wonder if they are toasted by now lol... its already roached 3 LH wheel bearings so far and no clue what keeps going on

[@PhoRunner]

230k I believe on this rig

[@Mike_44]

How do you test for upper ball joint failure on the 3rd gen 4Runner? Maybe this is the reason why my car is pulling to the right..

[@PhoRunner]

You use a dial indicator. I didn’t show it but the resistance and up and down play i showed should give you an idea. The passenger one was too worn and not within tolerance for dial indicator

[@Mike_44]

@@PhoRunner I see. Thank you

[@spannersautoandcomputerser1649]

Did you also replace the CV axles?

[@PhoRunner]

We did not. But we need to reboot them

[@efil4kizum]

@@PhoRunner boot kits are on a several month back order as of Nov-2o23

[@martinsmuyene1033]

Hi guys, I like very much your channel and have a good contents too. I got a Toyota Prado S90 and I would like to know whether is possible to swap the front suspension to a Toyota Hilux D4D or prado 2005 duo to lower ball joint issue?

[@Emperor_1971]

Do you need do alignment after this ?

[@PhoRunner]

Usually yes but Id just get it checked or drive it and see how it feels. this shouldn’t be moving things too much to need an alignment.

[@Emperor_1971]

@@PhoRunner thanks for the replies n keep them awesome videos coming

[@JB-fi1zu]

U ever do the panhard brackets or bar?

[@PhoRunner]

I haven’t yet

[@ernestogarcia8014]

Can a 3 jaw puller work instead of a 2 arm puller? That’s all that’s available to me at the autoparts store

[@PhoRunner]

Sure can

[@nelsoncandelario8665]

Hi you have video how to install gasoline tank. For 4Runner 2000?? Thanks

[@ernestogarcia8014]

Since I’m doing the whole assembly of, lower/upper ball joints, inner/outer tie rods, sway-bar links, and both control arm bushings, would you recommend that I just remove the control arms entirely and work on the joints all separated? Also does the order matter? Thank you for the input!

[@ernestogarcia8014]

Also installing some new Bilstein struts

[@tonyhetu]

@@ernestogarcia8014 what did you end up doing im currently doing this but kind of stuck on what to do first. i got almost everything out except upper ball joint cause my lower c arm is out.

[@BenjiZiggy]

I was thinking to lower my 2002 4Runner. Is there any kits ? Mostly I see the kits to lift it up.

[@PhoRunner]

No such thing exists haha. Stock springs perhaps

[@txrunroutdoors]

Why? And how much lower?

[@ExtremeRecluse]

What is the primary cause of the typical death wobble?

[@PhoRunner]

Wheel balance 95%

[@ExtremeRecluse]

@@PhoRunner I have had the wobble since I bought my 2002 Runner in 2019. Just mounted new tires and still have the wobble. Next, upper and lower ball joints

[@PhoRunner]

Swap the tires front to back and see if it wobbles. Believe me, mine wobbled after I changed out the whole front end. Had 3 places balance it and finally got it decent the last time. He used a lot of weights and said most shops skimp and do bare minimum weights. Road force balance helps too

[@efil4kizum]

what do you mean by 'death wobble' ?

[@efil4kizum]

@@PhoRunner i get my rig's wheel balance checked at DT discount tire every rotation... new tires going on there tomorrow in fact... is this a shop that would skimpy on the weights in your opinion or experience

[@ViofoDashcamOfficial]

Hi, love your video very much! How to contact you if we want to work with you?

[@PhoRunner]

[e-mail]

[@tankarian1987]

good job

[@lulutango]

Could you just use a longer 27 mm socket and avoid using the grinder? I feel as though the length of the socket maybe was the only reason it was in the way

[@PhoRunner]

The puller won’t fit with a deep 27 sadly

[@lulutango]

@@PhoRunner ah yes! Thanks! You did mention that in the vid, missed it the first time. I'm trying this exact job tomorrow for a work friend. Trying a Dremel tool w/ an attachment...

[@PhoRunner]

Take your time haha. There’s another method. Check my video description for link to t4r article. Way easier and no cutting I believe

[@Mike-rk2tj]

I thought you sold this thing ?

[@4rft5]

that was an april fools joke

[@PhoRunner]

Watch that vid til the end lolll

[@Mike-rk2tj]

@@PhoRunner I feel like an idiot, lol. I enjoy your videos so I’m glad you didn’t actually sell it.

[@PhoRunner]

Lol sorry. I thought I’d play a prank on my fans. Lots of folks unsubscribed lol

[@johnvaillancourt5402]

Not a critical component until you are driving down the road at 60 MPH and the wheel falls off then it's a critical matter

[@PhoRunner]

Lol