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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread lower ball joints life span #1012021 10/31/10 01:16 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 827 Saskatoon, SK A allochris OP Rock Warrior how long are lower ball joints supposed to last? This is my 3rd set already in 6 years! The current set (moog or trw, can't remember) is loose again after only 24000km in 2yrs...(even clunking on the lower right executing a right turn) I don't even drive bumpy road all the time...? Any suggestion for longer lasting parts? These aren't cheap at $120cad a pop... 91-22re(408xxxkm & counting with a rebuilt long block)- Flatbed/Camper /33x10.5BFG-AT/Open 4:88/1.5"BJS/ +2"Shackles/Add-a-Leaf/AirLift/Dual-Batteries Re: lower ball joints life span [Re: allochris] #1012022 10/31/10 01:25 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,887 Fairbanks, Alaska kewlynx Toyota & Classifieds Moderator I just went through something similar with my 99 Runner, where the NAPA parts lasted only something like 47K and barely wheeled. Bit the bullet and went back to OEM parts; no trouble since. Probably not what you want to hear if you think $120 is steep. http://www.walkablecommunities.org/ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus** Re: lower ball joints life span [Re: kewlynx] #1012023 10/31/10 05:30 AM Joined: May 2009 Posts: 177 Woodland, Ca. Ralph Wheeler Just replaced an OEM lower right. 150,000 Ralph 1991 Toyota 4x4 Standard Cab Pickup. engnbldr cam and head. Doug Thorley Headers Home Made Cat Backs 30x9.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain M/T KM2 Re: lower ball joints life span [Re: Ralph] #1012024 11/01/10 12:50 AM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,568 Grass Valley, CA Snowtoy Roll Me Over Is the issue the ball-joints or the control arm bushings? More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else. '90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction. '91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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