Best aftermarket LBJs

[cantaloop]

"Its better to just keep your original lower ball joints than to skimp on cheaper aftermarket ones."

So my 3rd gen is at 185k miles. How true is this statement. I want to replace my LBJs since they have deveoped a little bit of play, but OEM is way too expensive for me. What aftermarket brand is best? Moog,Acdelco,...?


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[Renton4runner]

OEM is like 85$ each. I think your life is worth that.

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[LittleCaesar]

None. OEM or nothing.

 

[theesotericone]

When almost everyone in a forum is in agreement there's usually a really good reason.

 

[RikTT]

OEM is like 85$ each. I think your life is worth that

QFT. Vital part so do it right.

I don't cheap out on certain things, this being one. Brakes is the other

 

[thegipper]

None, the end....

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/226243-i-didnt-listen.html

 

[JayRolla]

Again toyota is known for reliability. Install the reliable OEM parts. Done high quality aftermarkets are same price as OEM.

 

[Rock_Rat]

None - OEM only. Listen to what everyone is telling you.

 

[kolelt]

My friend just changed my duralast gold LBJ. They didn't even have 40k and one was on the verge of breaking. You should of seen the LBJ. He put a jack on the LCA and when Up and down. The LBJ had so much play. Thank god I replaced it. And I replaced it with OEM. Don't be cheap with something that can cause a fatal accident.

 

[amalik]

Please go OEM. Listen to the others.

 

[edough]

Just gonna recite what's already been said here. OEM.

Friend just had a LBJ go and good god its terrifying.

 

[Road Bull]

OEM.

Order from Camelback Toyota >> https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/parts/2002/Toyota/4Runner/index.cfm?siteid=214329

 

[Scott5017]

Originals have 185k miles on them, havent failed, wanna know how many aftermarket ones fail before 50k? Its alot. Go oem, dont cheap out.

 

[IBallEngineer]

"Its better to just keep your original lower ball joints than to skimp on cheaper aftermarket ones."

So my 3rd gen is at 185k miles. How true is this statement. I want to replace my LBJs since they have deveoped a little bit of play, but OEM is way too expensive for me. What aftermarket brand is best? Moog,Acdelco,...?


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Absolutely true!

Sell your phone, get OEM parts, save for a new phone.

:dammit:

 

[cantaloop]

Well OEM it is then! Everyone here has made a very good point. Dont want to kill myself or my 4runner


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[Konkordmusk]

Absolutely true!

Sell your phone, get OEM parts, save for a new phone.

:dammit:

I'm immortalizing this in my signature somehow. You did make me waste a bit of good homemade beer that I spit out from laughter though!

 

[GrassFed]

I've been nothing but impressed with OEM parts. I can't say the same for aftermarket.

 

[Scramble]

"Its better to just keep your original lower ball joints than to skimp on cheaper aftermarket ones."

So my 3rd gen is at 185k miles. How true is this statement. I want to replace my LBJs since they have deveoped a little bit of play, but OEM is way too expensive for me. What aftermarket brand is best? Moog,Acdelco,...?


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None, they all suck. OEM only. parts.camelback.com free shipping on orders over $150. This has been discussed to death here.

 

[jhuerta22]

At the sake of not making a "f***ing retarded" decision (Scramble), just buy OEM. Not Sankei, not Napa Premium parts, just OEM. Bought mine through Camelback last weekend ($91 a piece). Not sure why I didn't find them for $75, but I suppose it's worth it vs the risk.

 

[thegipper]

I bought my OEM ones off of Amazon and was the cheapest at the time ($86) a piece with free shipping.

I tend to like OEM stuff but not everything HAS to be OEM. But, the LBJ's is one of those cases where they HAVE to be OEM, no exceptions. Glad I DID listen when I first joined the forum.