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Time to replace my ball joints

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by senior master, May 29, 2021.

  1. May 29, 2021 at 1:58 PM
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    senior master

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    Well it is time for me to replace my ball joints for my 2002 4runner should I do upper and lower ball joints and use toyota parts and should I replace upper and lower control arms all with new hardware?
     
  2. May 29, 2021 at 2:16 PM
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    The arms don't need replacing; just the bushings on the arms themselves.

    And yes, buy new bolts for your lower ball joints as well.
     
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  3. May 29, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    I still have my original ball joints. Never off-road so they are holding up well. 313,000 miles...:)41C4042C-9B56-401E-8989-343FB3F4FA6E.jpg
     
  4. May 29, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    Now that ai look at the pic they are a lil crusty. Prob have them done next time I need tires and alignment....
     
  5. Jun 6, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    ROCKAUTO.com. Make to get the alignment as soon as you can when you are done.
     
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  6. May 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM
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    Thank you all I just finished replacing all of my suspension parts even the hardware with OEM what a Difference does anyone need my old front and rear control arms
     

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