4runner lower ball joint failure. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The issue is that the lower ball joint which holds the spindle and control arms together can rupture while driving. The average cost for a toyota 4runner suspension ball joint replacement is between 288 and 555.
This article applies to the toyota 4runner 1984 1995. Was the ball joint that fell apart oem. Third generation toyota 4runners have been known to suffer catastrophic lower ball joint failure so it is a good idea to have them checked out whenever you rotate your tires.
Lexus gx470 replaces dorman 521 433 521 434 16900 castrol 03102 gtx high mileage 5w 30 synthetic blend motor oil 5 quart 3 pack. Toyota issued a recall on the lower ball joint due to the possibility of premature wear from improper finishing in production. By linking the suspension arms to the hub where the wheel mounts the ball joints handle the forces from impacts that the wheels receive from things like potholes or off road terrain as well as dealing with the constant movement that the suspension sees.
How to replace lower ball joints does it feel like your wheels are all over the place whenever going over the slightest bumps. The ball joints will be replaced under the recall. Labor costs are estimated between 171 and 216 while parts are priced between 117 and 339.
In 2005 toyota recalled over 34 of a million 3rd gen 4runners for this exact issue. If it was i find it hard to believe that it fell apart on you. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
This recall applies to 2001 2002 models only. Many guys on here treat their trucks really rough and dont have a problem. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of toyota 4runner based on all problems reported for the 4runner.
It is mostly an issue of failure to maintain or if someone disregarded the recall. In my opinion oem is the only way to go for lower ball joints. The lower ball joint busted on the drivers side front tire.
I think lower ball joints need to be a maintenance item and just replace every 100000 miles. Toyota 4runner owners have reported 24 problems related to front suspension lower ball joint under the suspension category.
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