How to inspect and replace lower ball joints. 1st gen Tundra. Tacoma, 3rd gen 4runner

Replacing LBJ on the Tundra
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[robertgreen]

I'm watching this video and just want to say please anyone working with floor jacks people put jack stands in addition the jack don't take a chance it's not worth it with all due respect to this gentleman

[jamesbramblett]

This is excellent instructions from an obviously great mechanic. Thank you sir

[wheeled]

Thank you so much for posting these. Just picked up an 05 Tundra with 125k on it. Passenger LBJ was replaced by previous owner but considering the horror stories I want to double check everything.

[GoneAbout]

This was super helpful. Love trick to show it moving. Very clear. Thanks

[dillonkoch]

My truck has all 4 ball joints replaced under the recall it still failed. My tire came off at 35mph. It's now on its 4 set of ball joints. I now have 36mm uniball upper ball joints with upgraded control arms. 380, 000 miles i went ahead and put new upper and lower ball joints, halfshaft, Rack and pinon with diff drop down kit. And now I'm doing all new wheel bearings with axle seals. Koyo OEM for the bearings.

[curtisjarrett]

Watchin you make me want to go out in the garage and start working my tools. Lol

[MrMomoitin]

6:50 when he said "Damn" I felt that

[oldowl]

I’ve heard both Moog and 555 are crap and that you should always use OEM for these, especially considering the well known issues and recall with the ball joints in these.

[trippin]

sweet video... your voice reminds me of Dennis Miller back in the SNL days!

[alfredonski]

Gotta Admit I chuckled when you said the pickle fork would get the BJ out..."ALLEGEDLY" 🤣
Great Video will definitely be tackling this soon as I can grab the parts. Onward.

[MOUSEBOWEN]

Awesome video thank you so much for sharing

[stevanrose]

I know people have smacked those lower control arms for years to get the lbjs out but I have worked with metal for years and I know it can change shape with force. So I have a hard time pounding on them. I think a pickle fork or other puller is better to use to remove the joints.

[SteveInterdonato]

FYI: Toyota has a Free Dealer installed replacement for a safety recall on ALL 2000-2003 Trucks Tundra, tacoma, 4Runner, sequoia, highlander. Bad design/strenght can cause them to fall ot while driven (my son's did) and could get you killed depending on our speed. If you decide to do it ourself ALWASY USE OEM ball joints. They do cost double+ compared to after market but hay..

[rustynichols]

Hey man! I love the video. Nicely detailed and very straight forward. I do want to ask, how are those ball joints holding up? I've heard a lot of horror stories about people using non-OEM LBJ's and them failing prematurely. I thought that was due to lack of greasing, and have heard stories of people using LBJ's without grease zerks, then installing grease zerks into them and the ball joints lasting a while. So I was curious to see how these have held up. OEM are very expensive.

[venomvenom]

You should have a video for 2016-2019 Tacoma R&R on a lower ball joint.

[FD-rhtr]

My father needs to replace these on his 3rd Gen 4Runner (220k on originals) and thinks it's "not such a thing." Well, it's time for me to show him the play coming from the lower ball joints!!!

[HB-yqgy]

Great video if the lower ball joints are bad. The upper ball joint should be replaced even though they’re not bad because eventually they’re gonna go bad? Specially, with a Tacoma with 200, 000 miles?

[cpscps]

The AC Delco right lower ball joint for an '05-'07 Sequoia [and probably Tundra] are 555's. Good part, way better than Moog.

[converyds]

Hey T4. Thanks for the video. I’ll be doing this on my 05 Tundra. Do you know if the 04 4Runners have the same LBJ issues? That’s the car my daughter drives.

[dillonkoch]

It's to late I lost a tire driving down the road. Snapped my halfshaft and ripped my abs and brake line off all together.