Just rolled 200,000 on my 2002 4Runner today!

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It is bad advice but that Ball Joint job is like $400+ and that is a lot of money, i replaced the Ball Joints on the Jetta for like $70 total for the front 2 lowers. I am taking my chances on the ball joints i know many other high milage owners that haven't replaced them, i run nothing heavy over the front end like many enthusiasts do, and my front is not lifted, so the strain on the BJ's is about as minimal as it can be for a 4runner.

The rest of the suspension i would just replace because it makes it ride better.

John, it's $150 for OEM, about $100 if you go NAPA. (if just doing LBJ's which is what is known to fail) And it's an easy DIY. I understand things are tight for people but it's to dangerous to risk IMO.