huntsonora
Explorer
Just got the truck back. Definitely ball joints but I don't have a clue why it failed. I had just had them checked and the driver side is still tight. Seems ok now...
2006 Toyota Tundra DC hunting rig/family wagon/adventure mobile
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Just got the truck back. Definitely ball joints but I don't have a clue why it failed. I had just had them checked and the driver side is still tight. Seems ok now...
KTempleton
Observer
Huntsonora. Leaning towards going the OME route with my suspension. Any chance you can get me a front center hub to fender measurement? I already have a mild lift that was on truck when I bought it. But have a feeling the coils are shot and settled back to or below stock if toytecs numbers are correct.
Bummer it happened. I just replaced mine with Moog's greaseable ball joints and will watch them carefully. I think the hard steering and or not returning to straight is the tell tale sign that it is about to bust. Did you replace with OEM or aftermarket? They are great trucks, too bad they have this issue.
wrenchMonkey_
Adventurer
I've never had any issues with MOOG stuff. From LBJ to TRE, MOOG is good stuff. Install the bolts properly and torque and you won't have any issues.
Glad you were OK, I can imagine that was NOT fun.
Glad you were OK, I can imagine that was NOT fun.
toyotech
Expedition Leader
I'm with you. OEM on such an important part. Saving $80 or so isn't worth ruining a vacation trip.
One thing to keep in mind is they are wear items that should be checked and replaced accordingly
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toyotech
Expedition Leader
I guess if Toyota used moog on all their trucks. Moog would have high failure rate as well. A little unfair to say oem has a high failure rate when all their trucks comes with OEM parts. Also unfair to say Toyota is at fault after the recall has been done and the Owner doesn't maintain their vehicles. Like I have said. Suspension parts like LBJ are wear items and are to be checked and replaced accordingly. It's a crappy design and probably is the reason why they don't last that long but again if you off road your vehicle. Parts will wear faster.
You can always spend a few $1000 and buy a Solo long travel kit that replaces the LBJ to uniball.
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I just had solo motorsports build my rear bumper on my tundra. The kit they sell is super legit and will fix the lower ball joint problem and tire fitment issues as it comes with a 3in lift spindle. The spindle is beastly and very good quality.
got some pics of the bumper?
seanpistol
Explorer
There is no 4x4 lift spindle.