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I did a little math and research on my lBJ issue it added up to buying the OEM ones even though the cost 3 times as much as Moog. A lot of people I talked to did Moog first then they later failed so the went back to the OEM LBJ some are still on the Moogs and are watching cautiously. I have...

I agree that the ball joint is hard to determine when it will fail by shaking it. Mine did not move the weekend before and it did this on Monday morning on my way to work. I wish I could have determined it was bad on Saturday afternoon it might not cost so much to repair all the other...

"While you are there" I have found is one of the best and worse sayings that you can hear. Best because you will look beyond the immediate problem and fix any other items. This can save multiple tear downs... Worse because it often costs me more than I have a budget for.... Example lower Ball...

Look on line order factory OEM from high volume Toyota dealers that have online discount sites. I got all mine at 50% off dealership prices. Sorry some times it takes a while to get them sent. I spoke to a dealership I ordered from they would let me pick them up at there shipping location. Only...

Change them ASAP before the do more damage. Mine did not move that much I thought I could go a little bit longer but it was not a good idea. Also consider replacing the uppers as well. I replaced mine with OEM because of the write ups on the after market failing at 50k mine had 200k ( note the...

On my 98 4runner i replaced the fill plug in my front differential that was stripped by the previous owner. I did not see until I tried to check...( got to love it).... I installled a bolt headed plug to be easier to fill the front differential. I was going to the local parts store where I...

Sorry I also agree on narrow tire overload wise I run 235 85 16 BFG KO2 I got a Sam's club. The tires have worked well. I like the size and traction I have experianced. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I just got back from a very muddy and snowy hunt trip. The rain or snow factor has sold me on the KO2. I had no problems going where I wanted. I looked at various tread patterns and decided on the KO2. I got them for the tight tread pattern and would be quieter than the toyo I look at. The...

Just got back from hunt trip, had lots of rain and some snow. The 3rd gen 98 4runner with 99 tall springs. This helped with all the deep ruts in the muddy roads. I have a cut off switch for the traction control, this was very effective combination with a full time rear locker. Some of the trails...

Just back from camping enjoyed the 98 4runner performance on mid and snow. Found a solid trail friend, he us a little of a trail hog. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I wonder how the lifting factors in on the ball joint life if they wear out quicker quicker or is it the fact we drive on tougher surfaces wearing them out sooner. My T4R is a 98 on 99 tall springs well with in OEM standards. Not lifted for a T4R but a little higher then stock. I wish my would...

OEM in the bracket just bolt on is the best way to go for 3rd gen. I just experienced a wild ride. My 4runner popped the lower ball joint with out warning. No warble, no drift, nothing. Stretched the upper ball joint but did not break. I have spoke to other owners that went with after market...

What I did to my 3rd gen T4R was exchange the 98 center console whit a 99 center console. This swap was made easy by getting the brake handle, console bracket, and the brake cable cup from the 99 as well as the concole. Just had to fit the brake cable cup by trimming the opening the old one was...

98 3.4l automatic drives well better gas mileage than my jeep Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk