I have a 2001 tacoma with the add front end. It was stolen not too long ago and the kid who stole it brought it through the woods and beat the hell out of it and the front shock was stripped at the top. I didnt have the money to fix it and now it wiggles around alot and makes noise. This hasnt been too big of an issue, but lately the lower ball joint has been falling out. It normaly only happens on the trail, but it will snap the 4 bolts that bolt the ball joint to the spindle. It has happened about 8 times now and I just keep replacing the bolts, I was just wondering it this shock thing could be causing this problem or if it is something else. If anyone else has had this problem let me know. I am now trying to sell this truck, but I cant let it go with the ball joint falling out. Any help would be a big help. Thanks alot guys