I noticed today that one of my lower ball joint boots has a cut in it, and I can see where the grease has been leaking out. I have been planning on replacing them when I go home in about a week. The problem is I didn't know that there was a hole, or that grease had been coming out. I checked and their isn't any play when the wheel is jacked up and shaken from top to bottom, so that is good. I have a 6 hour, 300 some mile trip back home. What are the chances of me making it back without an issue? I have seen these things break and it isn't pretty, but I dont know when I could do it within the next week. Well I guess it is more of an issue getting a Toyota ball joint than installing it. I haven't noticed any play in the steering either. I feel like I might be stupid by not changing it before the trip... I was also wondering if I should change the Upper ball joints if they don't look bad? Have they been known to fail as often?
lower ball joint question
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4-Ripcord
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Dont worry about the uppers.
Take it to a dealer, many of the 01-02's were involved in a LBJ recall, maybe yours still needs that done. If not, they are one of few I would trust to do the job right.
You will get home just fine. they get bad before they fail, and yours sound fine for now.
Take it to a dealer, many of the 01-02's were involved in a LBJ recall, maybe yours still needs that done. If not, they are one of few I would trust to do the job right.
You will get home just fine. they get bad before they fail, and yours sound fine for now.
Geolander
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Go to the Toyota Owners section of their website (https://auth2.toyota.com/owners/apps/mytoyota/auth/ssl/OwnersLogin.do), make an account, and add your 4runner using the VIN. It should tell you what recalls are open on it and any service that the dealership has done.
HI_LIFE808
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If this helps I just ordered the LBJ's for my 01' runner and I got a part number.
cfranck1
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Check this post out. Has info on vehicles involved in Recall.
Ned VIN to check.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/problems-warranty-issues/71656-2001-lower-ball-joint-recall.html
Ned VIN to check.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/problems-warranty-issues/71656-2001-lower-ball-joint-recall.html
YotaZach85
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Yeah, it's the whole assembly. Theres the 4 bolts from the bottom to the control arm, tie rod end, and 1 nut holding the BJ to the steering knuckle. It makes the parts a little more expensive but it also makes the BJs a breeze to change.
