Need help purchasing parts

[redrunner02]

I'm looking to replace my LBJ's/UBJ's, I just want to make sure I have the right stuff(and if theres anything else I should replace along with it)

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Also I've been searching for a while in regards to a clunk sound in the rear when going over a bump or turning(mine is on my right rear passenger) but couldnt really find a straight answer, does anyone have recommendations on how I should handle this or what to replace?(also what i should be replacing as preventative maintence?)

 

[chadsy]

I think this post will help you out:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/139040-oem-part-numbers-3rd-gen-4runner-tie-rods-ball-joints-wheel-bearings.html#post1344545

As far as the clunking noise, have you greased your driveshaft lately?

http://www.4runners.org/writeups/zerk/

 

[robb1887]

Well... you'd need to buy new UBJ's if you want to replace UBJ's.

Its recomended that you do the LBJ bolts when replacing them as well, but that's personal preference. I find the added peace of mind for ~$10 can't be beat.

I agree with ^that guy for greasing the driveshaft to see if it solves the "clunk"

 

[Brian757]

New OEM Ball Joint assembly's come with new cotter pins, nuts, and grease pre-installed into boot. That will be all you need in terms of parts.

Now, in terms of TOOLS, thats a whole nother walrus in the brush. <--Random

You will want a tie rod puller/gear puller, ball joint press, and some muscles. Try not to use a pickle fork as it can damage your new ball joints.

 

[redrunner02]

I haven't greased the drive shaft recently so ill look into it,
Thanks guys!

 

[redrunner02]

Do you guys recommend changing the sway bars, uca, wheel bearings? Or are these parts not as crucial?

 

[hungryeddy]

Try not to use a pickle fork as it can damage your new ball joints.

pickle forks work fast if you're replacing the parts anyway. (don't use on tie rods if you're not planning on replacing them)

as for the job... may i suggest a taco lbj/tie rod swap? the taco ones are beefier from what i read. look for a thread from [MENTION=59542]Singtoe[/MENTION] on this.

please note: that thread is 22 pages long and its A LOT of back and fourth about it. do your reading to establish if its a good swap for you or not. if you're just replacing with 4runner parts, brian757 got it right.

i usually price oem parts i need on different genuine toyota parts dealers online. sometimes it ends up being cheaper on some sites than others. especially after calculating shipping.

 

[SCRunner12]

I'd check the shocks for some clunking. I can't guarentee they were tightened down completely by me. They felt like they were tight, but things loosen.

Get some sway bar bushings and don't worry about the bearings unless they are causing problems.

 

[hungryeddy]

I'd check the shocks for some clunking. I can't guarentee they were tightened down completely by me. They felt like they were tight, but things loosen.

Get some sway bar bushings and don't worry about the bearings unless they are causing problems.

x2 on the rear shocks... i got a rear end clunk when i lifted my 97 due to the top shock bolt not being tight enough. it felt tight when i was installing it but you could wiggle it a bit with two guys trying to turn it. make sure that sucker is tight.

 

[redrunner02]

I'd check the shocks for some clunking. I can't guarentee they were tightened down completely by me. They felt like they were tight, but things loosen.

Get some sway bar bushings and don't worry about the bearings unless they are causing problems.

I was having the clunk before the lift installation but ill give it a look as well!

 

[hungryeddy]

did you try to recreate the sound? i usually have someone push the truck back and fourth while i'm laying under it looking for moving parts.

 

[redrunner02]

did you try to recreate the sound? i usually have someone push the truck back and fourth while i'm laying under it looking for moving parts.

I rocked the car back and forth and went over things slowly but it doesn't clunk, only when driving which makes it hard to pinpoint

 

[BrianSD_42]

You can also just call Camelback since they are a true parts distributor. Be sure to mention you want the online pricing. They will tell you any part # you need over the phone.