Most DYIs will save you hundreds, if not thousands. I saved $2000 replacing my own fuel pump. Took a few hours, but it was well worth it for a $150 part.

Please avoid using a hammer... You can rent a puller at O Reilly and it will cost you nothing if you return it timely.

+Gary Do Glad we could help!!! Thanks for watching.

Greg Cherry so much cheaper to do yourself, and it's not even that hard of a job once you see it explained!

+Brudda K Thanks for watching. Hope all goes well on your 4Runner.

If you only replacing the lower ball joint, the alignment will be very close. Certainly close enough to drive 7 miles to the Alignment shop. However, if you are replacing the outer tie rod end at the same time, toe could be greatly affected. Our suggestion would be to adjust the tie rod (which of course adjust the toe) as close as you can to where it was before the repair and get it to the Alignment shop with as little driving as possible. If you'd like a little help in setting your own toe try this link: blog.lowrangeoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DIY-TST_DIY_Alignment_Toe_Set_Tool-3-Patterns.pdf Thanks for watching and commenting.

There is mixed publications about this. Per the service manual, it is 37ft/lbs if you have the ball joint rubber protectors and 59ft/lbs if you don't. He has the rubber protectors. For the 2001-2004 Tacomas, they use a different bolt than the prior years. The prior years used a bolt with a flange while later years used a bolt and washer(what you see here) that commands 37 ft/lbs. www.mighty90s.com/forums/discussion/89/the-different-lbj-bolts-and-why-its-important-prado-90-series The weird thing in this video is that he takes out the bolts that required 37ft/lbs but reinstalled new bolts that are the 59ft/lb type but torqued it to only 37ft/lb.

@@Nessal83 or you just send it with a 3/8 battery impact and some medium loctite.

@@Nessal83 What about a 2000 Toyota Tacoma sr5 (4wd), or does it depend on whether you have the rubber protectors or not? Thanks -

@@krunkscoont Buy them from McMaster and torque to 59ftlb. Better than OE. Ran them for over 15k miles no issues. Item#95735A635

It's a COTTER pin not a carter pin. 👿👹👺

cnmrosko Thanks for watching. These are the gloves we use: www.fastenal.com/products/details/1028903?r=~|categoryl1:%22600616%20Safety%22|~%20~|categoryl2:%22600681%20Hand%20Protection%22|~%20~|categoryl3:%22600685%20Disposable%20Gloves%22|~ Hope this help.

Lee Mullen Yeah pretty much the same

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Haha.

Raevenswood pullers are for pussies

+Sam Bishop no replace as needed

+Dominic Evans Hi Dominic. Thanks for watching. Here are the links to the parts you asked about. BALL JOINT: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/yotamain/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-parts/steering/1995-5-2004-toyota-tacoma-4x4-lower-ball-joints-made-in-japan.html OUTER TIE ROD END: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/yotamain/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-parts/steering/1995-5-2004-toyota-tacoma-outer-tie-rod-ends-made-in-japan.html INNER TIE ROD END: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/yotamain/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-parts/steering/1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-inner-tie-rod-end-left-or-right.html Hope this helps. If you have further questions we could help with call 801-805-6644 or log on to lowrangeoffroad.com and chat with us live. Thanks for the question.

Yes, agreed. Especially if you are definitely going to REPLACE the ball and socket type joint be it a tie rod end or ball joint. However, if you plan to reuse the part it is a little risky to pound on the nut and stud as you suggested. If you damage the threads on the stud or nut it can be very difficult to put the nut back on the stud during reassembly. Sometime the stud will turn with the nut never tightening. So, we here at Low Range usually just jar the stud loose by pounding on them. Your point is well taken however. Thanks for watching and commenting.

That's a taper fit, Taper fits are precise and super strong, hitting the side slightly deforms the taper for a split second.. It really does work.. I'm a Machinist, lots of things in Machine shop use taper fits, cuz they are the strongest... I've beat the shit out of many things... LOL Both ways work, but knocking the taper fit, usually takes less effort. especially for the stubborn ones. if you can get access to it..

Other than Toyota oem parts, what reputable aftermarket replacement parts do you recommend. I need to replace the upper & lower right ball joint on my 4Runner soon, and someone suggested getting the parts from Rock Auto. Thanks for the video, by the way.

I've had good luck with MOOG and Rock Auto for Tacoma parts. I'd suggest getting the higher tier stuff, not economy MOOG parts. For instance, for an 03 Tacoma I'd recommend K90255 and K90259, which Rock Auto carries. You can always find a 5% off code for them as well. Shipping can be a lot sometimes, but usually its reasonable. Hope this helps.

+Jack Jolly 59 ft. lbs. is the correct torque spec for the 4 lower ball joint bolts.

+TheBrothajon Yes! You are exactly right. Because your truck has a lift, it will be harder to get these bolts back in.

+lowrangeoffroad I actually went down to the hardware store also and grabbed some of the same bolts just longer to grab onto that steering arm and pull it down by tightening with a wrench. Then 1 by 1 I replaced the longer bolts with the original short ones.

+TheBrothajon That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us.

Tiki Tavi I used blue loctite, that's what I was told

No, they should be dry fit

+billmetal The torque wrench we used in this video is a Snap-On. PART# TECH3R250. store.snapon.com/Standard-Models-2-Accuracy-Fixed-Head-Torque-Wrench-Electronic-Techwrench-reg-Fixed-Head-Ratchet-25-to-250-ft-lbs-1-2-drive-P644453.aspx Thanks for watching.

@billmetal go to Sears bro

Yes good advice thanks...I cant spend $450.00 on a torque wrench unfortunately. Sears does have a good one for about $100.00

I think they changed it later to 59. Not entirely sure though. I just go with 59 to be safe.

I’m literally doing mine right now and 37 seemed a bit light. I scoured the internet for the right torque setting

Cesar Tirado shouldn't have to, it doesn't change steering angles or suspension. If you do struts or coils or ITRE, you have to though

If you change your upper, lower and inner and outer tie rods. yes you should get an alignment.

+Dominic Evans The red thread locker holds nuts and bolts more secure, harder to break loose in the future, than the blue. Thanks for watching.

code2medic well too bad I didn’t read your comment sooner. I bought red😑

He used red. You can see it when he shows the packaging. The bottle is blue. The fluid is red.

nartmot It make sense if you want to confuse people.LOL

Only use OEM parts, otherwise any other parts will keep failing.

This is a proven fact on the forums, even for people that used Moog components.

Agree with you. That said the video *is* about replacing it..

He's replacing it dip shit

+nharp83 Nope, 2003-up is considered a different generation (4th) where as 96-02 4Runners are 3rd Gen.