Bottom of spindle break off

[roodyrandy]

Hi. I had my mom install a rough country lift a few weeks ago. Then when today I gettin it my driver wheel fell off kind of: the bottom isnt connected to the truck anymore! i searched for hours on bing but couldnt find anything. The big metal piece going from middle of the truck is on the ground the wheel spindle isnt connected. what should I do? WE PULLED IT BACK TO THE GARAGE WITH OUR TRUCK. IS THIS AN EAsy fix? Also should I get new shocks? i read that land cruiser shocks work in the front so i might order some. The rough country lift was kinda harsh so i think it broke the truck?? thanks for the help guys

 

[Dephcon]

Lower ball joint failure? Pics are worth a thousand words.

 

[02SE]

How many lifts has your Mom installed? She might need some more apprenticing..

Some pics would be most helpful.

 

[StreetCreeper]

This is why I never let my mom install my lifts...

 

[roodyrandy]

My mom threw my cell phone when she herd i broke my car so i cant take a picture but it looks like this picture i think i uploaded. Can you tell what happened? Can I fix this myslef or should i buy new land cruiser shocks?

 

[scrap metal]

That's a lower ball joint failure

The lift just revealed a weakness that was already there. You need to replace both driver and passenger side with new Toyota brand lower ball joints.
Luckily it looks like you can just reattach the cv boot since it didn't rip. Or replace CV Boot kit from Toyota for one side (pair) is about $20... waaaaay better than autozone and about the same price.

EDIT: Is this a joke? if not, please have you and your mom read the sticky threads at the top of the forum for all the info you need. That failure is common for people who have never replaced the lower ball joint

 

[Dephcon]

You also may need a new CV axle and should check the brake lines and make sure there ok.

 

[ARC]

:spam2:

 

[yamhenliu]

Some pics would be most helpful.

 

[animator]

Buying land cruiser shocks is the least of your concerns.


Ever try the search? I hear it's fantastic.

 

[Dephcon]

Ever try the search? I hear it's fantastic.

He told his mom to search....

 

[Do-boy]

... i searched for hours on bing but couldnt find anything)

Did you ask the people you know on Friendster as well?

 

[shootmymime]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/149467-official-lower-ball-joint-write-up-thread.html

 

[4Running Daily]

:spam2:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/149467-official-lower-ball-joint-write-up-thread.html

This is a troll.

 

[shootmymime]

This is a troll.

why do you guys think that?

 

[Paperjam]

Uhhh, I would replace the upper ball joint, boot, both lowers and check the shit out of those brake lines...

 

[animator]

why do you guys think that?

Because OP sounds like a 12 year old?

 

[weekendclimber]

Because OP sounds like a 12 year old?

My mom helped put my lift on...she helped by staying out of the way.

 

[nevada]

Because OP sounds like a 12 year old?

I ASSumed that she "did it" by taking it to the shop, and paying to have it done.