ball joint

Has anyone converted their outer tie rod ball joints to heim joints on their 100 series or have any experience with this? Im prepping my 2005 100 series to run a portal kit that has custom built knuckles. Shops that have installed these kits on other vehicles have recomended the heim joint...

First off not my first replacement of a ball joint. Dad’s 05 4runner said he had some play in the front end. Truck has 400k I do all the work on it. I have replaced the ball joints a few times upper and lowers. He brings it over with some upper BJ’s I order him awhile back. I determined the...

I was majorly annoyed and frustrated when I discovered that my Ball joint on my steering arm has been coming in contact with my MT Classics rims. What the heck??? It appears it’s only tearing the boot of the ball joint, there is no metal to metal contact between the ball joint and the rim...

Hello all. I’ve been reading these forums for many many years and usually find the solution to my problems. I’ve had Bj and fj40 s for many years and they are straight forward. Even my fj cruiser I used to own seemed straight forward. I do mechanic work on my bj40 but the newer models are too...

Trying to install the new 555 ball joint for LCA, and then realized one on the left seemed having less grease than the other one at right. Is that a concern? If to add more grease what grease should I use? I happen to have the Calcium Sulfonate Complex NLGI 2 grease which looks like in the...

Hey all, Had a half successful half frustrating day today while trying to replace my stock upper control arms with SPC arms. I started on the passenger side, I used a 5 ton puller which wouldn't make the ball joint budge, then I can't tell you how many times I hit the damn ball joint with my...

First time trying to press ball joints (and 1st time doing a lift install this weekend). Was getting some pre-work in, attempting to press 555 ball joints I got from @cruiseroutfitters because my dobinsons were only available without ball joints or with moog’s from Exit Offroad. I have a...

Heard a jingle by my front driver’s side wheel and looked under to find that my ball joint has a loose C-Clip that I’m fairly certain in causing the jungle. See attached photo. Couple of questions: -Is this safe to drive on, even on some light off road trails? -Do I need to replace the ball...

I took my truck in to get aligned and they gave me a list of stuff that is preventing them from aligning it. One thing on there is driverside upper ball joint. I just finished rebuilding the steering knuckles and do not recall anything resembling an upper ball joint. Does the 1984 solid axle 4wd...

Upper ball joint boots were shot (314K miles) and I bought the kit at the Toyota dealer ($15 list price, each) and installed it while replacing the CV axle. Very straightforward, but the new 'clip' included with the kit (the slinky-like boot retainer) is mild steel, and very flimsy and instantly...

Definite play 6-12, but harder to tell if there is any 3-9, mainly because there's also a bit of slop in the steering? Not a lot, and I think that's normal, because it was the same on the driver side, but I have no idea. So if it was mainly along the vertical, would that mean LBJ? I'm planning...

Hi all - took my 100 series (277,xxx) to get an inspection today and they told me that I had to replace tie rods, ball joints, driver's side wheel bearing, and CV to pass. Feels like this is "most of the front end" although it goes down the road straight with no vibration etc. I'm wondering what...

Maybe a dumb question, but how can you tell when your upper control arm bushings go bad? I am replacing my upper ball joints (which are completely shot) but they just won’t press out. I am pretty frustrated and considering now just going for entirely new UCAs since if I pull the current UCAs...

Hello everyone, I am new to this website I was sent here to ask some questions about coil spring upgrades to a 94' 4Runner. I plan on doing Ball Joint spacers on my rig 1.5" in the front, the problem I am running into is what to do for the back end of the vehicle. I have heard many options...

I recently installed the new Delta Joints in my front UCAs. These replace the typical uniballs that Total Chaos designed for their control arms. This new joint is similar to the stock sealed ball joint, but offers more articulation. It has a small grease zerk on the top. You can use the low...

I am hoping you all could help me diagnose this. For the record I am a converted Land Rover guy. I heard durability and capability and came running to here. Been great ever since. I have a 2002 LC with 212,XXX miles with brand new 33 in. BFG KO2s. I am hearing a creak/rattle coming from my...

I have to replace the upper ball joints on my 04 GX 470. I found that MOOG sells one that is greasible. My questions is what kit, cup, do I need to press these in. I have access to a press but I am not sure that we have the right cup to press them and I don't want to tear or damage the balls...

Any other suggestions? I have the F-N-R / R-N-F clunk and my original axles are starting to sling a bit of grease. Figured I would nip it in the bud with new axles, flanges, and bearings all in one shot. Also, I have two torn ball joint gaskets and the freeway wander is starting to get...

Hey everyone. I've read through several threads on lower ball joint replacement, and it looks like I will be replacing at least one of mine in the near future. In the meantime I had some specific questions I'd appreciate feedback on: Lower ball joint, 140,000 miles on the rig. No play...

Hi There Started hearing a squeaking noise.... Noticed the ball joint is worn. See pics. I am assuming due to milage and a lot of potholes we have here. Can the ball joint be bought alone ? Was looking on e bay could not find the correct one.... Pls advise. Jay