How My Toyota Balljoint Failure Almost Killed Me ...

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  • @americanoracle
    @americanoracle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really wish you did every sequoia TH-cam vid. This was so easy to see what you’re doing. Thanks!

  • @cantfixstupid5503
    @cantfixstupid5503 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    still trying to figure out where the balljoint failure was in this whole vid.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I would recommend blue loctite on the lower ball joint bolts stops them from backing out like then tend to do

  • @s.in.bagger9933
    @s.in.bagger9933 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just purchased a mint condition mid 2004 Sequoia and was looking at replacing all my ball joints as just precautionary measure after hearing the high failure rate on them. I've noticed when looking around mine didn't look the same as the 2003 model ball joints and mine were more expensive. This video explains why. Thank you!

  • @wbwylie
    @wbwylie ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One of the best auto repair videos I’ve seen! Well filmed and very informative. Unfortunately, a little too late for me. My lower ball joint had a catastrophic failure and the wheel came off, fortunately at low speed. Get those ball joints checked!

    • @oldowl4290
      @oldowl4290 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many miles at time of failure and what state?

    • @nordicpride9708
      @nordicpride9708 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oldowl4290I’ll guess the Midwest just judging from the offshore oil rig rust situation… I could never live in the rust belt. Worst part of the United States and absolutely decimates good cars. No thanks!

    • @bubblerings
      @bubblerings 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If the boot dissolves from power steering fluid, could happen any time, when grease is gone.

    • @zeke2566
      @zeke2566 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My 2000 tundra had the boot failure ,no lubes then snapped off when I was backing up slowly,my warning which I didn,t realize was the steering at slow speeds getting harder to turn the wheel...........

    • @balderramamanuel
      @balderramamanuel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same happen to me driver side lower ball joint snapped after making a left turn wheel pretty much went under the truck I was lucky as before the turn I was just on the highway going 65 they're pretty easy to replace went ahead and got them and a couple other components replaced

  • @dannyv.6358
    @dannyv.6358 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude, that tie rod end just fell out. I had to crank on it with a press to get mine to seperate. Passenger side with just a bit of rust. 2001 4runner.

    • @efil4kizum
      @efil4kizum 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      anit-seize onit?

  • @sonydominates
    @sonydominates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, fantastic video. Love how detailed it is, and props for the lighting too! Will check if the ball joints were ever replaced on my dad's 04 with 300k on it. Thanks!

  • @gregj9391
    @gregj9391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for making this vid for us. I really appreciate it. I do recommend red threadlocker as mentioned by others. Wouldn't want those bolt to vibrate loose.

  • @K_a_m_a_l_a_Harris
    @K_a_m_a_l_a_Harris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Overall it’s a bad design. They changed it thankfully on newer models. The problem is the ball joint is being pulled on instead of pushed so when your tire goes up it’s pulling down on the ball joint the direction the ball is pressed in, when the ball joint wears it can be pulled out of the socket causing failure and your tire flying off. The newer suspension pushes into the ball joint and they last twice as long and won’t fail like these

  • @jon-williammurphy9780
    @jon-williammurphy9780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my 06 Tundra passenger lower ball joint just sheared off in a parking garage (during low speed tight right turn) 2 days ago. 230k miles I go offroading a few times a year, nothing to crazy, but rocky stuff that wears on the suspension.

  • @bell9620
    @bell9620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    After 225,000 miles on my 3rd gen 4 Runner I replaced the upper and lower ball joints. There was hardly any play in any of them. Went with OEM. A bit more in price but it’s worth it to me. Same goes for when my steering rack needs to be replaced…… OEM.

    • @nordicpride9708
      @nordicpride9708 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you flush the ATF and use Mobil 1 it will never need replacing. Unless the pump grenades and contaminates the system. Never seen that happen. These racks just never go bad. They leak because people are dumb and don’t ever replace the fluid.

  • @1999tacotrd
    @1999tacotrd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my upper broke on my 02 tundra luckly it happen when i was coming to a stop and into a turn lane. the whole truck feel down broke my break likes and sensor cable. could had been bad drivving 70mph and that happened. I replaced all them after that

  • @nj2mddude205
    @nj2mddude205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have nearly 300k miles on my 03 Sequoia. I'm the original owner and have never changed the ball joints. But I've kept spare, new OEM ball joints/control arms in the 3rd row for the last 2 years. I guess I'll make the change soon. Thanks for the video!

    • @porkdogx
      @porkdogx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have an 03 Tundra. Toyota had a recall on the lower ball joints. Check with dealer before you do the job. You might get a free-be.

    • @silverscout2643
      @silverscout2643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you get it recalled?

    • @oldowl4290
      @oldowl4290 ปีที่แล้ว

      300k???!!! You are 100% playing with fire.. dancing with the devil.

    • @nj2mddude205
      @nj2mddude205 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I checked my records and discovered that the LBJs were replaced by Toyota at 50k miles. The replacement LBJs had 250k on it before I replaced it recently and were still good. The UBJs and control arm bushings are original with just over 300K miles. No issues. Pretty impressive.

    • @CallMeJackWagon
      @CallMeJackWagon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@nj2mddude205Same. 05 warrantied in 07 at 35k miles. I just replaced them at 235k miles and they were fine. I firmly believe that all of these horror stories are either non oem lbjs or originals that never got replaced 🤷‍♂️

  • @nordicpride9708
    @nordicpride9708 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    SANKEI 555 made in Japan. They are the company who made the original Toyota ball joints. Toyota doesn’t make ball joints like any other auto manufacturer. They have a spec/recipe the aftermarket OEM suppliers follow. I prefer using only Japanese parts on my 4runner. No autoparts junk

    • @KeepBodyAndSoulTogether
      @KeepBodyAndSoulTogether 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I went with sankie i hope thats true

    • @rushthezeppelin
      @rushthezeppelin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just because they are an OEM supplier doesn't automatically mean that they are meeting OEM specs with their own branded products though just as a warning. That certainly is the case with some things like Denso but not all of them.

    • @rdy434
      @rdy434 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      555 fails too.

    • @KeepBodyAndSoulTogether
      @KeepBodyAndSoulTogether 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rushthezeppelin my fear is the design of ball joint differs greatly from Toyotas design they may make Toyotas ball joints but that doesn’t mean it’s exactly the same

  • @SteveInterdonato
    @SteveInterdonato 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The video was good but, every toyota truck lower ball joint replacement (because theer was a safety recal for almost 10 years 95-2003 for every model Toyota truck) say to use OEM Toyota parts. Yes they are twice+ the cost of an after market, and he did not use original toyota parts. How I know is original Toyota ball joint replacements do not (and never had) grease fittings. They do not need them but I guess after market ones do.

  • @klauscottonswab2322
    @klauscottonswab2322 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    13:51 You now let everything hang on your ABS/Speed Sensor...
    Bungie Cords are your Friend! 😄👍

    • @earthdaddy
      @earthdaddy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I peeped this too... Bad business lol

  • @zeke2566
    @zeke2566 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😮 I. Also have a 2000 tundra death truck..... what a ride after the left ball joint broke on the 7 mile bridge...Woopie!!!

  • @tucobenedicto109
    @tucobenedicto109 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just had my ball joints on my sienna done. Yes different car but i changed them in the end of 21. Toyota, Oh what a feeling!

  • @dillonkoch72
    @dillonkoch72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don't wait tell its to late I lost my tire driving down the road. I bought the truck used with 380,000 miles on it. I found out it was already on its 3rd set of ball joints the dealer replaced the last ones under the recall but it still didn't matter. So OEM for lower with freedom offroad upper control arms with 36mm uniballs I haven't had an issue with those yet. But now my wheel bearings are shot. The truck came with 33s when I bought it and I upgraded it to 35s so that might be my fault. Once I'm done with all 4 outer axle seals and all 4 wheel bearings. It will have all new suspension on it now. Rack and pinon, high articulating extended halfshafts,diff drop down kit,OEM lower control arms freedom offroad upper control arms for "4 lift and "5 coilovers from freedom offroad with a extra leaf pack and "2 block in the rear. My calipers were both seized and rotors were warped to. So I bought a big brake kit for a 2015 lexus GX460 with steel braided brake lines. Oh and my masterclyinder and brake booster blew out after putting the 35s on my truck after 6 months as well as the driverside rear wheel bearing blowing out and taking my outer axle seal with it. So it dumped all my diff fluid with it. So all new outer axle seals as well. Cross my fingers nothing else brakes. I do my own repairs but it still doesn't help my wallet out with $8,750 in repairs within months. But it's still cheaper then buying another tundra with the options mine has.

    • @ahole5388
      @ahole5388 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lost a front wheel in a 97 4 runner. EYE opening experience

    • @earthdaddy
      @earthdaddy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ahole5388did you have any warning signs beforehand?

    • @ahole5388
      @ahole5388 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      NO warning at all. Weeks before someone mentioned how nice the old rattletrap drove.

    • @dillonkoch72
      @dillonkoch72 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I traded it for a solid axle 1 ton ram with Dana 80s no problems at all with suspension. Now everything else no comment 😂

  • @maxwellhouse1902
    @maxwellhouse1902 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes. there is a snap ring spreader for rings without holes. Vintage New Britain, SK, Craftsman, Snap On, MAC, but prolly not finding one in Harbor Freight or Lowes. IT would be nice if you mentioned how much harder this job is with the vehicle on the ground and not up at shoulder level. Rust belt vehicles will have a much tougher time getting the old parts off. Perhaps Advance Auto or Autozone has that blalst how catastrphic these failures can be. I changed mine at 228k and they werer originals, but the POs of my truck babied my truck with no offroading etc.

  • @erasmoochoa8744
    @erasmoochoa8744 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a tindra 00 a few months ago, the last owner gave it 0.0 maintenenace both low ball joints were only fitted with 2 of 4 bolts on base and main nut loose. Fortunately I detected this contidtion before a catastrophe happens, welding machine, WD-40 and M12X1.25 tapping tool were needed for this mission

  • @charlespartak2435
    @charlespartak2435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 06 tundra just blew the lower ball joint on Friday . Insurance has it right now and are leaning towards a total loss. It was that afternoon that i discovered the recall out on them but my vin is strangely not included in the recall.

  • @myattorneychrist
    @myattorneychrist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A video of Excellency.
    Thank you so much , just a down to earth presentation.
    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tHanks for the video. Don't know why TH-cam sent it...but it was good. tHank TH-cam.
    I like the wood cabinets in the shop...with the window too. It is a classy look.

  • @tomconnell2677
    @tomconnell2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy to understand video Thanks, we have 2005 Tundra and 2006 Sequoia and it's getting to be the regular fix up years,175 -195,000 miles

  • @errolwilcox747
    @errolwilcox747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had one of these fail (drivers side) and the wheel came off and got jammed up under the vehicle...luckily I was only doing about 5mph or it could have been a catastrophic accident. Toyota should be sued through the roof for this incredibly dangerous design

  • @monte129
    @monte129 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My 01 taco lower ball joint failed. The truck was inspected 3 days before and no defects were detected. Change em out every 100 miles.

    • @efil4kizum
      @efil4kizum 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      every 100 miles? typo there?

    • @ExtremelyAverageMan
      @ExtremelyAverageMan 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@efil4kizum Think he meant every 23 years or so

  • @tech42long35
    @tech42long35 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always enjoy watching Other people work on stuff.. : ) ive had it after 2 decades haha.. Great vid.

    • @NathansPorscheWorkshop
      @NathansPorscheWorkshop  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Anything is easier with a lift and a big impact, i was telling phillip tales of before i had a lift and how hard life was lol

  • @heymanoutdoors7752
    @heymanoutdoors7752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Use OEM and new bolts. Loctite and torque. Change every 100,000 miles but check them often.

  • @bubblerings
    @bubblerings 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got the Bad feeling... my wheel was starting to rumble at over 50 mph... Power steering leak ate all the rubber on ball joint and right control arm... All is very loose... Fixing now..
    But, scary to see that... and these videos. 😲

  • @hunterjohnson4954
    @hunterjohnson4954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    For a critical part of the vehicle that can kill you or others with a failure of any sort... loctite and torque the darn balljoint bolts please lol.

    • @gemanscombe4985
      @gemanscombe4985 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Check out the stretched brake hose keeping the upright from leaning any further out when doing the upper B/J. Toyota forbids letting a caliper hang from the hose, never mind the rotor, hub, upright and C-clamp press, too. Better to remove and hang the caliper on a hook, and wire the upright to limit outward travel. Really nice shop and he was right about detecting B/J wear. I've never had tapered studs come out by hitting the ends.

    • @ItsjustMerrick
      @ItsjustMerrick ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No amount of loctite and tight bolts stops the ball joints from separating themselves

    • @jeremiahisaaccanto6411
      @jeremiahisaaccanto6411 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @fullyxflared1217the 4 14mm bolts are known to fail if not torqued to the specified torque spec.

    • @jamesbasye2362
      @jamesbasye2362 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@jeremiahisaaccanto6411they arent 14mm and that gun has 65 ft lbs of torque which exceeds the specified torque, are you a mechanic? Did you know 90 percent of mechanics dont torque those to spec, i know a dozen guys that would laugh in your face for pulling out a torque wrench, just grab a fucken ratchet and gooden tight it im certain the ammount of force you put on it will be greater than a torqur wrench

    • @jeremiahisaaccanto6411
      @jeremiahisaaccanto6411 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@jamesbasye2362 I see you know nothing about these ball joints. First of all, yes they are all 14mm, I’ve changed them enough to know that they are 14mm. Secondly, no I’m not a mechanic, I couldn’t care less about what others think if I pulled out a torque wrench, especially someone like you who clearly doesn’t know. The 14mm as I said are known for failing if overtightened or not tightened enough, sure you could go ahead and tighten as much as you want, I don’t care about your procedures, you do you, one thing’s for sure, I wouldn’t let you work on my truck.

  • @cyoung4290
    @cyoung4290 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You need to make sure you specify not only the year, the motor size but if it’s a two wheel drive or 4x4… most parts houses list only the 2 wheel drive model, which is a smaller version ball joint… they look identical but when you go to install, you discover everything about the two parts are smaller… I discovered this the hard way

    • @MrVehicularmanslaugh
      @MrVehicularmanslaugh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you install the bigger 4x4 ball joints on a 2WD?

    • @cyoung4290
      @cyoung4290 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrVehicularmanslaugh I don’t think so, I own a 4x4 and the first pair I purchased were too small… I found out later they were for a 2 wheel drive…

  • @MrGoatman07
    @MrGoatman07 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will the lower or upper ball joint cause shaking when braking?
    I have replaced pads, rotors, calipers & tie rods. But still have bad shaking when braking. Thanks

    • @hokz7283
      @hokz7283 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In my case there was no shaking but loud clunk on braking. Squeaky sound when turning and a vague steering that refuse to centre after turning left of right. Than it popped out after some months with this symptoms. I thought it was my arm bushes and my steering rack and pinion gone bad😅.

  • @iamjackalope
    @iamjackalope ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm spoiled living on the west coast. I don't have to deal with all of the rust from the road salts.

  • @blaknoizee
    @blaknoizee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Toyota IS STILL HONORING the lower front ball joint recall as of 1/25/24 for all 2002-2007 Sequoia's and Tundra platforms. I got mine replaced 3 days ago.

    • @EslamG84
      @EslamG84 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What’s the recall notice

    • @HB-yq8gy
      @HB-yq8gy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m guessing no recall for 09 Tacomas

    • @blaknoizee
      @blaknoizee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@HB-yq8gy well... if you call your local dealer. You would know. I cant tell you something I havent inquired about.

    • @Jimmyky77
      @Jimmyky77 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mines a '01 Tundra 😞

    • @that1roller33
      @that1roller33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yo fuck Toyota mfs got my ass i got the 01

  • @gallowaylights
    @gallowaylights 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just what I needed, thanks 😮

  • @jordanacohen9555
    @jordanacohen9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice to see more of this.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fj cruisers, sequoia, 4runner, Tacoma, older tundras, lexus GX series and RX series as well as Highlanders and rav4s

  • @koopa816mj1
    @koopa816mj1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 2000 tundra has been so nice to me. Only broke ball joints when i was going under 20mph. I love my truck but hate those ball joints.

  • @chazfaz3595
    @chazfaz3595 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice instructional vid! Thanks.
    But I'm still wondering..., how did your Toyota balljoint failure "almost kill you"? I missed that somehow.

    • @horitauri
      @horitauri ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Click bait.......

    • @chazfaz3595
      @chazfaz3595 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@horitauri Yep. I do not respect the use of click bait or people who persist in it. Society is full of enough forms of manipulative and deceptive communication tactics already.

  • @efil4kizum
    @efil4kizum 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this rig is doing some serious battle with the winter salt monster

  • @williamfrench9973
    @williamfrench9973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want a lift in my kitchen too! 😂😂😂

  • @peturssp
    @peturssp ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, good to watch in real time. Cheers, Phil - New Zealand

  • @davecurry8300
    @davecurry8300 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I'm in Australia with some of the worst roads known to man. My 2004 120 Prado still running original ball joints. I've been servicing my car since 10,000km, now has 305,000km as of 11th August, 2024.

  • @oldowl4290
    @oldowl4290 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The change over from smaller to larger LBJs for Tundra was in 04+ but 05-06 to be safe. You can tell because the earlier ones will have 14mm bolts, the larger ones have 17mm bolts. You can upgrade to the larger set by adding the spindles/hubs and lower control arms from the 05-06 (and possibly 04) to your 00-03 tundra/seq. It’s a direct fit. And the original LBJ recall for 05-06 was due to manufacturing defects. Eventually it was also expanded to earlier years because of increased failure rates. Regardless, only use OEM replacements!

  • @christinaperez254
    @christinaperez254 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why would you not fill the ball joint with grease before you install it?

    • @hokie9910
      @hokie9910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That would be too easy.

    • @christinaperez254
      @christinaperez254 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hokie9910 we shouldn't let that happen ...true

  • @Ant.Tarantino
    @Ant.Tarantino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2001 Toyota sequoia with about 230k miles. I am definitely going to replace the front ball joints uppers and lowers do I need to replace the rear as well tho?

  • @laronrosser294
    @laronrosser294 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info! Good to see this up close and detailed. Excellent vid. Thank you, sir.

  • @abraham400sb
    @abraham400sb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made it look so darn easy

  • @stymiesnerdly771
    @stymiesnerdly771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I miss my Sequoia, but love my new-to-me FJ Cruiser. I'll definitely check the lower ball joints when I get it up in the air. I'm about to add an additional trans cooler & change all the ATF in the trans & torq converter. Turns out the shudder some people have dealt with in these can be fixed by changing all the fluid, so I'm just doing it as PM.

    • @NathansPorscheWorkshop
      @NathansPorscheWorkshop  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes it will fix it , late model sequoia and tundra have that issue the fluid and filter change fixes it , i also secured the deal on the green xb , so maybe more vids on it

  • @vela07
    @vela07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Toyota states that balljoints should be changed every 100k. I think that is just Toyota corp covering their asses, because nobody does that. I've ran into Toyota techs that aren't even good at diagnosing ball joint play. Even if it doesnt clunk you're supposed to use a dial indicator as per the FSM. Good callout on the size and lower bolt difference. The grade 11's are much beefier
    Also, the lower ball joints are easy to replace. The upper is more of a pita

    • @efil4kizum
      @efil4kizum 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      WHERE does it or They state that? i have a gen1 Tacoma and Have NEVER heard about that from them, just on taco forums

    • @vela07
      @vela07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@efil4kizum I read it on a Toyota corporate dealer website the other day.

    • @ronjohnson8119
      @ronjohnson8119 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@efil4kizumthey don’t.

  • @92oilburner
    @92oilburner ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video. Makes it look easy, which I'm sure it will be when I take this project on this week.

  • @natevanlandingham1945
    @natevanlandingham1945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember watching this I think when it came out. Remembered watching bit but not the actual content of the video. Wide said her first Sequoia was jerking around at full lock. I drove it around in front of the house and then came back. It almost felt like a 4wd when you leave it in and turn on pavement...but ours is 2wd. Look under and the castle nut was one thread from falling off and the ball joint had separate!!😳😬😲. I just replaced the trouble joint with OEM. I will do the other one, just wanted to get it back on the road.
    I was looking around for a replacement at all the parts places. They all had sketchy names I have never heard in suspension parts...even rock auto had no real names. I don't know what's up with that. I was going to buy a NAPA top of the line joint then saw it was actually cheaper to order from Toyota online and pick it up at the dealer.

  • @fleadoggreen9062
    @fleadoggreen9062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!! I always wondered how to check those type of ball joints ! How many miles on the vehicle?

  • @duckninja9349
    @duckninja9349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Something I'll start looking at around 150K miles.

  • @phslion
    @phslion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a 2002 Sequioa and was just debating replacing the ball joints. I was actually was wondering if the 2005 and newer joints would fit, your the first to mention the different size bolts and pattern. Idk if the effort to swap a 05 or newer spindle over would be worth it.

  • @cesarflores8450
    @cesarflores8450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dam. are you a pro auto mechanic ? sure make that look easy. the most ill go is a brake caliper change on my 09 taco.

  • @Mrtekem
    @Mrtekem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My Sequoia is a great vehicle. But the frame rust and the lbj design flaw are the only main issues. Folks should only use the Toyota LBJ. The aftermarket are no where as strong to support the weight in this flawed design. I change my LBJ every two years and check them at each oil change. I have seen too many of these pop out on my friends while driving and hitting a pothole

    • @bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186
      @bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dang. Every 2.

    • @jhhsss
      @jhhsss ปีที่แล้ว

      What about moog ?

    • @Mrtekem
      @Mrtekem ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jhhsss i only trust the Toyota LBJ. Original oem. The moog snap too and you can google stories about them.

    • @jhhsss
      @jhhsss ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Mrtekem from what I heard the moog problem solver line is better than oem. I’m not sure about standard moog ball joints but I’ve heard nothing but good things about the problem solvers

    • @hokie9910
      @hokie9910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mevotech TTX are BEEFY

  • @socalsand86
    @socalsand86 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 2003 tundra 4x4 feels like a 10 ton dump truck without a load when I hit potholes and dips. When I brake on occasion I feel a sudden jolt or slippage just before the truck stops, 498000 miles and all original suspension except for struts. I can see the upper control arm has lots of play so assuming ball joints are history as well.
    I bought the truck new.

  • @MS-oz2wu
    @MS-oz2wu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really really helpful. How long did it take you to do both lower & upper ball joints?
    I'm wondering why you didn't do the lower bushings too.
    T4TV

  • @rickfitzgerald4426
    @rickfitzgerald4426 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video! Good job explaining and showing

  • @zacatecas2
    @zacatecas2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi from vegas good job

  • @garymichael6899
    @garymichael6899 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The bolts sheared off on mine. I fixed the driver side a while back and it now just happened on passenger side. Just found out ab the recall

  • @alexmoreno8537
    @alexmoreno8537 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a 2001 Sequoia, the right side ball joint broke at 136,000 miles and I was lucky it broke going into a parking lot. Toyota recall is from 2002 and up ,well it is happening on 2001. Called toyota and their excuse is that it was normal wear. This is extremely dangerous and Totota has gotten lucky that no fatalities happened yet. This is Original ball joints so they will not last 200k which they should. If anyone is reading this and have a sequoia , buy a quality ball joint, I bought the brand "moog" and if you had an accident , I would get a lawyer and take them to court. They are well informed of this problem.

  • @2000shellback
    @2000shellback หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nathan, maybe I missed in one of the comments. Can I do this on a level driveway. I do have some 12 ton Daytona Harbor Freight stands I trust will keep me safe. Just wondering if it's doable without a car lift. Also, I can't thank you enough on your other BMW videos. Cheers!

  • @garysheets587
    @garysheets587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ball joints got larger mid-year, August of 2003. Brakes too.

  • @heymanoutdoors7752
    @heymanoutdoors7752 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use a a dang torque wrench geeeeeezzzzzz

  • @morenothing4u
    @morenothing4u ปีที่แล้ว

    Page SA74 of the 00-03 Tundra SFM is the inspection procedure.

  • @Izzy-qv5eb
    @Izzy-qv5eb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video this man is a pro !

  • @Jorge_moya
    @Jorge_moya ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How often should the ball joints be replaced? My 2006 had them replaced per recall in 2007. Do I need to replace per miles or years?

    • @earthdaddy
      @earthdaddy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As needed... Just check them when you do other work in that area such as brakes or when you hear/feel anything weird in that area.

  • @Jared_Albert
    @Jared_Albert 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you,

  • @silveriocastillo2481
    @silveriocastillo2481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow you are boss of jefes 👍🇱🇷

  • @natevanlandingham1945
    @natevanlandingham1945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wonder is there is multiple styles of Toyota joints for first gen? I didn't think I saw a grease fitting on my Toyota joints I just installed, so I went outside to look and see. No grease zerk. Did you happen to take a pic of the part number for this one?

  • @LADETROIT
    @LADETROIT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great camera work

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No cleaning before mounting new hardware. No loctite on threads. No torque wrench on any of the bolt heads or nuts. Hanging the suspension on the brake hose and abs wire with no support. Yeah, fantastic video.

  • @mickeydoolittle2057
    @mickeydoolittle2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you think the lbj catastrophic failures are related to harsh environments? I’m in the SE, and my 2001 Sequoia (257k) has been a family hauler. No heavy towing, no rust. I will do these because I don’t want to tempt fate. I see a lot of these videos with frame rust which has got to weaken components. Also a salt environment is hard on everything.

    • @pyrathian
      @pyrathian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Buy any high mileage toyota truck and LBJ are the first thing you should do, even if there are no signs of failure.

    • @Mrtekem
      @Mrtekem ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The design is bad. The ball joint is inverted. And if it fails will cause the lower arm to drop and wheel to come off. Not sure why toyota engineers did that. Every other car i have, even from 95 have it the proper way. The weight of the vehicle should rest on top of the ball joint. Not hanging onto it for dear life.

  • @eckharttolle-nq7qu
    @eckharttolle-nq7qu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here in TJ, I've
    Seen about 6 gen 3 4runners with the tire broken off

  • @carlturlington4847
    @carlturlington4847 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 05 Tundra the ball joints were replaced because of recall at 30,000 miles I'm at 182,000 now. I did the prybar method as you demonstrated no play drives fine. Should I replace?

  • @ahole5388
    @ahole5388 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lost the front passenger wheel at 30 mph on a 97 4runner. Not fun, luckily it was on gravel with no traffic. A week prior I was doin 70 on the interstate and my buddy mentioned how nice the old rig drove.

    • @efil4kizum
      @efil4kizum 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      do you recall the mileage on that LBJ that blew? Are You Lifted abouve stock height At All?

  • @zoovaj0013
    @zoovaj0013 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank for the video keep it up good job

  • @MM-hc9nr
    @MM-hc9nr 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In a tight spot the lower is the most urgent. Upper failing wouldn’t be as crazy as the lower failing.
    Wonder if someone has made a safety catch mechanism incase of failure. Maybe adding a chain welded to each wishbone 😆 sad

  • @effinhaoli808
    @effinhaoli808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Crazy that you have a lift but no torque wrench…

  • @davidthomits544
    @davidthomits544 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just did one of these at my job today and struts ball joints were squeaking away strut bushing wiped out

  • @billwilson3665
    @billwilson3665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is a recall on the lowers, Toyota will replace them once for free no matters the miles or number of owners.

    • @davelindsley9838
      @davelindsley9838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where did you see that or hear about that I would like to know please

    • @wille8266
      @wille8266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anjr6282 True. Just go to any dealer and ask them to pull the recall records for your vehicle. If they do not have noted in the Toyota system they will replace for certain early model year Sequoia and Tundras.

    • @robertoortiz447
      @robertoortiz447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just got off the phone with Toyota, give them your VIN number n they would tell you if there’s a recall on your specific car, I guess since it depends the month it was manufactured
      3/23/22
      1435hrs

    • @mrrice3443
      @mrrice3443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope this is true . My passenger side lower came out while turning out of a gas station . Glad I was on the highway .

    • @headpainter1
      @headpainter1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just bought a new set of tires and went for an alignment. Shop said I needed both lower ball joints and 1 inner tie rod. I replaced those with napa parts then got alignment and thought I was good. Last weekend, About 2 months after the alignment, the passengers side tire completely came off. Both upper and lower failed. Luckily I was doing about 35mph and safely stopped. I had just finished hauling cars on a tow dolly about 200 miles. Lucky I'd say. Should have bought oem.

  • @peterl2017
    @peterl2017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will admit not watching the whole video, but Toyota’s design of a tension loaded LBJ is just plain dumb. With all the other manufacturers using a compression loaded lower ball joint that rarely fail in a dangerous way, this is terrible and dangerous, notice they changed the design to the standard compression loaded joint for the second gen Tundra. Also please get your vehicle checked for stuff like this at a shop you can trust unless you are truly capable of doing it yourself. Do it yourself oil changes or quick lubes are not always a good idea if it doesn’t get your vehicle checked properly.

  • @dasjager3653
    @dasjager3653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SAME I had 4 of my kids and my wife in the truck when it happened

  • @robertosequoia
    @robertosequoia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ami se me partio 1 el del conductor en el i-95 a 70mill y por suerte no paso nada y luego me llamaron para un ricol y me los pusieron gratis en dealer

  • @samster978
    @samster978 ปีที่แล้ว

    this seems to be a common issje with Prado 90 series too, scary when they let go

  • @borjgon
    @borjgon ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I gotta check mine, mine drives like a dream no sounds no lights nothing at all and I got 320k miles on my Prius

  • @sidewaysvertical2138
    @sidewaysvertical2138 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use MOOG parts, almost as expensive as OEM but they are well made American products though instead of OEM, I also drill & tap a hole on them for grease fittings, do the same for tie rod ends too...haven't had one fail yet!!...If a OEM part by yota is failing, I go with something else that exceeds that!!

    • @John-fz3ij
      @John-fz3ij 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Careful, they are making/reboxing some parts from china. Also parts that used to have zerk fittings no longer do.

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Way too much editing, wished you had included how hard it was to put that upper ball joint back on, setting it up and getting it to align to be pressed on and the upper ball joint boot back on along with the boot ring, I know it's a pain. You basically edited all the hard stuff off the video. Would have been nice to see that part.
    Otherwise it was a good video.

  • @alexmoreno8537
    @alexmoreno8537 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a recall for the lower ball joints!!! They fail and the suspension comes of causing no steeeing control of the vehicle.

  • @keldamanc4227
    @keldamanc4227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, was waiting for another Sequoia vid. Thanks Nathan!

  • @MF-rw3rb
    @MF-rw3rb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:58 the lbj is not supposed to move like that? It seems to me like they will always have some play just due to their design.

    • @Lucas-ix8bg
      @Lucas-ix8bg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A little click of a play should be alright. But if the rubber boots are torn its going to go bad fast.

  • @butuoyo
    @butuoyo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Sequoia 02 ball joints busted loose going 72 mph, slapping the wheel under the driver side step board. Replaced with a full moog front end. What a ride. Has 348k.

    • @NathansPorscheWorkshop
      @NathansPorscheWorkshop  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You almost have to check them every oil change just to be sure

    • @mrbmd710
      @mrbmd710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long does Mood last?

    • @mrbmd710
      @mrbmd710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      xxx moog?

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well this guy knows his shit. awesome video more gen 1 tacoma stuff

  • @lilsnoop101
    @lilsnoop101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do u know what caused the vehicle to be wobble/bouncy? I fixed all my front ball joints and shocks, think it might be rear shocks or ujoints?

  • @natevanlandingham1945
    @natevanlandingham1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking on eBay the Toyota ones from a dealer on there are over 3x what you can get the AC delco ones from RockAuto for!! I did see there is a set of supposed OEM lower ball joints on eBay shipped from japan. For $185. Unless there fakes that seems like a good price. They have toyota stickers on the bags...but they can fake anything and do these days.
    The price difference though between the Delco and the Toyota make me want to go aftermarket even if they only last half as long as you say. It's only my labor at that point.

  • @horitauri
    @horitauri ปีที่แล้ว

    That tie rod came out of the steering knuckle way too easy. ........! In fact every ball joint came out way too easy. Still good as an education video.

  • @chouyang4924
    @chouyang4924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, love it.