Originally Posted by fkheath

Does your $1100 CAD include labor -- it must for the part only costs $400 US (2019 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Control Arm (Right, Front, Lower) - 4806860051 - Genuine Toyota Part) and can be found for less (Amazon.com: TOYOTA 48068-60051 Suspension Arm Sub Assembly: Automotive).

Even with the different exchange rates, the cost for the arm alone is far less than your $1100.

Edit: My bad! I just realized you need to buy TWO LCA, while the price I quoted is for singles.

Originally Posted by Jeremy556

Also need to figure in the replacement mounting hardware. Assume it will all have to be cut out. Here's what I used,

Originally Posted by y=mx+b

Another option would be to rebuild your LCA. I used the Whiteline bushings. I've only had them on 4-5k miles, so no long term reviews from me, but they seem to be well recoginzed in the subaru and rally communities. Quality felt great and I expect them to way oulast any cheap LCA options. Ball joint brand is a hot debate, but Sankei 555 I've heard are great. I used Import Directs on a recommendation from another member that wheels pretty hard, no complaints with them either-boot quality felt really good.

I have a writeup where I cover both the LBJ and bushing replacement. You'd probably have to disregard the cam hardware PNs since I believe the 5th gen rear cam is larger, but the Whitelines came with a larger sleeve for the rear bushing for the 5th gens: Whiteline Lower Control Arm Bushing Tutorial (120+ Pictures). Let me know if you have any questions, feel free to tag me or anything to get my attention, as I don't visit the 5th gen section as often

Originally Posted by fkheath

One last thought: you say your trusted service guy says you need new LBJs. Never hurts to get a second opinion. The factory repair manual (cited earlier) gives the procedure for checking the LBJ. It is quite easily done.

Originally Posted by 4runninDrew

So, I have replaced many lower ball joints on tacomas. They are a slightly different arm than a 4runner LCA. For whatever reason the tacoma ball joints wear out and start to become loose, fairly often. The 4runner ball joint is way more solid. It depends what you want to do in terms of cost/durability. You can either replace the whole arm(s) and depending on where you live, the cam adjusters if they have seized, and then do an alignment. Or alternatively, you could replace the ball joint, but will have to be with an aftermarket one, which likely won't last quite the same as factory. I've done a couple 4runner ball joints, and when I've tried pressing the new one in, the control arm is just slightly too thick, so I've had to grind down a millimeter or two of the top, so that the new snap ring will fit.

Originally Posted by G-Cam

What brand ball joint have you used?