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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,181
Real Name: Ron
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,181
Real Name: Ron
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If it were me, I'd replace whatever is worn with OEM parts. The 2nd gen IFS system as designed lacks in articulation, but not in strength and durability. It's probably the strongest and most rigid IFS that Toyota has built. I routinely hammer mine on rough roads and rocks, and it never goes out of alignment.
Put in new control arm bushings, new tie rod, idler arm, and relay rod ends, and new ball joints and it will run a long time again. I would think that would cost significantly less than 3K if you shop around on the internet dealer sites.
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2006 Sport Edition, V8, 206K miles, 2.5/1.5" OME lift, SPC adjustable UCA's, 255/75/17 BFG KO2's load range C @ 40psi. Regeared diffs to 4.30, with TrueTrac in rear.
1994 SR5, V6, 5-spd, Aussie locker front, Aisin manual hubs, Truetrac rear, 33/10.50/15 BFG KO's, stock suspension, OBA (Viair 400C), Front Range Offroad twin stick, 225K miles. Dual 2.28 transfer cases, for a 90:1 crawl ratio.
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