In case anyone is wondering, I had some problems shooting the a/c video on the E46 and I need to order some parts and redo it--so that video will be up next week hopefully.

The world would be a much much better place to live in if all DIY auto repair vids are of this quality! Perfect lighting, super easy to follow, and most of all, the "arsenal" of tools - mechanized and manual!Arigato Gozaimazu! Vielen Dank! Merci Beaucoup! Grazie Mille! Muchos Gracias! ...and the rest of all the Thank You languages in the world to you 50sKid!

I watched this several times - every issue I saw in this video I side-stepped in real time, the best. Thanks so much for this video.

I can honestly say that this is the most easy to follow and best vehicle repair video I have ever watched..... Thank You !

The front end of my truck sounds like a disaster moving down the road(squeeks and pops like crazy) and I have a good amount of play and noise when I turn. This gave me a good look at what I should be messing with. Thank you

50sKid Grea video. Thanks. Gives me the confidence to do my 1990 4x4 SR5 pickup.

Will start my refresh on my rear wheel drive in the morning ...watching to get tips...greetings from Jamaica

Finally a video that shows everything instead of fast forward the important areas

Awesome video. Very straight forward for a novice like myself. I'm going to try this on my 95 Toyota hilux surf real soon.

Thanks 50skid for the video,it helps me a lot....

This videoo saved me thousands in repair cost. The video is well made. pay attention to the steps and you should have no problems. 1994 toyota sr5 pickup 4x4 3.0

I know this is an old video, but might help someone that sees this. When changing a tie rod on a vehicle that has tie rod adjusters/clamps, after you loosen the bolt for the clamp on the tie rod adjusters, you can push the clamp inwards (push it towards the other clamp) to relieve pressure on the tie rod and it'll be easier to turn. Of course mark your threads as he does in the video. But then you can spin the old one off easier and then spin the new one on. Push the clamp back where it was and tighten the bolt.

Great video this is going to help me this weekend I need to replace all the same parts on my 95 Toyota 4Runner Thank you great job 👍😊Mark

Hell yes 50sKid, thanks for the video!

Love this 4runner video! We need more of this!

I have a '95 Toyota pickup, plain Jane version. My son bought it at 125k miles and drove it to 358k. Then it began mixing oil and water and he gave it to me. I did the rings, valves and head gasket and it now has 498k on it and running strong. No steering problem at all. Great vehicle.

This might be the best diy car repair video I have ever seen on KZfaq! I am getting ready to do the front end on my 91 4runner and you have made it so clear. I have been under the truck before but your camera work is better than I could see for myself. Thank you for this....

Ok how do you and I always end up owning the same cars and you save my ass. You are a life saver man.

Great video...just as good as the EGR system one you did for the 22re motor! 💪🏽

It's a labor day ball jt job on my 94 YOTA pu. Thanks for the video. 👍

Great video! I gotta replace my tie rods as well, this video will come in handy. Wish you all the best :)

Good, professionally done video.

Thank you, this video was very helpful.

Very good video! I need to do the same job on my 94 Toyota pickup 4x4.

For the lower joint you can use a 90 degree zerk or a side mount grease gun attachment.

what model Milwaukee impact wrench are you using?, I need to get one of those.

Curious - what about upper control arm bushings? I guess this one was not all dry and cracked like mine after 168k miles.

Im struggling to get the steering damper off of my 91 4runner. Should I use the pitman puller as well. Im stumped

Good vid, helps me a lot. However I didnt see you tighten up anything manually after using the impact. Do you know the final torque of your impact for each nut size ?

really liked the video, thanks

Do I think some new bilstines shocks that come on the 3rd gen Tacoma will fit In there?

If you're replacing ball joints (not reusing them), a pickle fork separates ball joints much faster because the steering arms can stay on the knuckles.

Great Job !!! lg. from Austria

For the rust belt people, you dont need to remove anything to do the ball joints. Put an object between the upper control arm and frame by the droop stop, then lift the vehicle and support by frame wiyh stands. The suspension wont droop. Support the lower control arm with a jack. When you break the upper joint free lower the jack under the lower control arm you you will fins there is a ton of available clearance. No removing calipers or sway bar end links.

Awesome video man thanks

Great vid!

Hood video thank you. Does the pitman arm have a center mark around the spline hole that has to be matched up with a mark on the spline that it’s fitting on to?

Great vid! Gotta Love the Toyotas especially those years. If you can assist in response, I’m looking for the 1994 2WD Toyota Pickup OEM part numbers for lower control arm bump stops. If you have a reference or the number I’d appreciate it.

Thanks 50s kid

How have these parts held up? I need to change all of these as well and the OEM price on the idler arm is more than your whole kit.

Where did you purchase your new parts?? Great job with video!!

what size pitman puller do I need? tia

Did the parts hold up?

Thats a great videoq thanks im doing some work on my 1995 4runner i just have to replace the damper shock n pit man arm can u pls do a video or make a video how to replace the oil pan gasket👍

any torque specs? nice vid.

Does anyone know the torque specs for the front suspension cross member.

50s kid, did you ever have any problems with your ball joints? I noticed you installed lower ball joints that were taller than the ones that came out. They made a change in the control arm on 4/89.

Anyone know why my drivers side diff axle keeps coming out? It moves out about 1/2- 3/4 of an inch and I lose my 4wd. I beat it back in with a hammer and it's fine.

link for parts ?

I recently bought my first car, a Toyota 91 4runner, and it makes a cracking noise whenever I turn the wheel all the way to the left and drive... so I checked and it needed urgent replacement of the first two parts you changed. I did that, but the mechanic says it would be a good thing if I change the other parts as well... seeing this video I understand what he means...

When it comes to my 2002 4Runners front end it’s only OEM.

Where did you get that kit at? I have a 95 SR5 that could use this.

What brand of impact wrench are you using ?

What’s the part thats connected to the frame the set I purchased didn’t come with it

Very nice DIY vid! How is it you are a 50s kid? That would put you in your 60s. You're pretty well preserved if you're in your 60s! 🙂

The Idler Arm is always the weakest link, always wears out first, causes wheel shimmy, drift, they can't align the front specs. until its replaced. Over sized tires out of balanced caused my idler arm to wear out quicker than normal.

nice video kid well done

Is it tough being the most awesome person on youtube?

Wow. Lots of play. Almost 300K on my Tacoma and just replaced the lower ball joints because one was leaking grease (maybe) so just replaced them. Easy and quick. Everything else is tight. As preventative maintenance I had a local guy do the clutch about 30K ago and he used cheap aftermarket parts. Will NEVER put non-Toyota parts on a Toyota again. Clutch assembly lasted 30k miles. Lots of aftermarket parts, especially cheap ones, really are inferior. Seriously inferior. Checked out a lot of parts reviews/experiences. There are a couple of genuine Toyota parts dealers on line and their prices are very competitive with great delivery times.

What happened to talking about suspension components? Those are steering components. Suspension is things like shock absorbers.

hey o thought you mostly worked don't BMW's.

cringing about those harbor freight jacks.... excellent video though

@18:39...I just replaced the entire arm....

I don't want to critique your work or your approach to this application; however said, I would never use cheap aftermarket parts on my rig, or even take shortcuts and reuse cotterpins. Mainly mentioning this because (Toyota) factory parts last a very long time, and instead of having constant mishaps on the road to you personal journeys, I'd rather use parts that will never really fail. Always use the right tool for critical components; to not only make the job easier, but to avoid failure. 😡

Seems very dangerous to put $70 whole front end china ebay parts on major front end job. You do know that toyota 4runner lower balljoints have high failure rate and dropping at 50+ mph. Hope you or next owner doesn't get in accident because of cheap parts failure.