[toku58]

The new info can be found here.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315831

 

[Deviant]

Damn, looking good man. Now go test em out and tell us how they are

 

[toku58]

I still need to get the truck re- aligned to see if the caster can be corrected.
I think the front of truck is now higher? It might be my imagination but it feels higher.

 

[TucsonTRD]

very nice

 

[pointerDixie214]

So they do not come pre-loaded with a ball joint? Hard to see from the pic...

 

[BillBrasky]

Nice write-up, Toku.

Are they squeaking?

 

[toku58]

So they do not come pre-loaded with a ball joint? Hard to see from the pic...

No the ball joint is already in there. You need to install this thing.

 

[toku58]

Nice write-up, Toku.

Are they squeaking?

No squeaking so far? I'm hoping I did a good enough lube job to prevent that? Only time will tell?

 

[pointerDixie214]

gotcha- just looked at the pics real quick and noticed that! DUH! gladit worked otu for you... 'bout how long did it take you? Probably a bit easier with that new fancy jack! HAHAHAHA

 

[toku58]

gotcha- just looked at the pics real quick and noticed that! DUH! gladit worked otu for you... 'bout how long did it take you? Probably a bit easier with that new fancy jack! HAHAHAHA

It took about 2 1/2 hours by myself. If you have help should be faster.
Yeah the jack works like a champ!!

 

[menacekustoms]

So they do not come pre-loaded with a ball joint? Hard to see from the pic...

It's not a ball joint at all, but a uni-ball! Those thigs are so rad. Much better than the factory stamped units.

 

[docindahouze]

ah and another.

lookin alright.

 

[screeber]

Looks great Toku - nice write up!

 

[beachbumz]

Great write-up man.. I hate when there's no instructions.. I NEED INSTRUCTIONS.. ha

looks fairly easy though.. may have to invest in those at some point.. well there on the want list...

thanks!

 

[Jredneck480]

how much did you get those for?

 

[marnes2986]

That was an excellet write up.......make sure to post this on the other forums especially TTORA

Great work:clap:

 

[toku58]

That was an excellet write up.......make sure to post this on the other forums especially TTORA

Great work:clap:

Thanks! I posted it on TTORA, and CT. I just wish I took more detailed photo's. But I kept forgetting to pick up the camera? :dunno:

 

[BLACKONBLACK]

what will an aftermarket uper control arm do for you that a stock one cant. I am new to the off road side of things and am searching for what i need and dont need in a suspension. sorry if it is a stupid question. that thing definatly looks a lot better than the stock one.

 

[toku58]

what will an aftermarket uper control arm do for you that a stock one cant. I am new to the off road side of things and am searching for what i need and dont need in a suspension. sorry if it is a stupid question. that thing definatly looks a lot better than the stock one.

Aftermarket UCA are needed when you lift your truck 3". (I stated 3" because someone said the 2" was O.K.) In order To properly align your truck. (Mainly the caster)
If you want an affordable lift check out Toyteclifts.com
Good price on UCA's or coil overs? Wheelersoffroad.com
Wheels and tires? Discountire.com
This should keep you busy for a while!
Good luck!!

 

[Pb]

I installed mine the same way. Mine squeeked for the first few hundred miles. Now they're totally quiet.

One thing I'd like to add: You need to watch it when you tighten down the ball joint bolt. make sure that bottom piece of the ball isn't overlaping on top of the ball sleeve. It has a sharp edge that can get caught on that lip before everything is squeezed together and tight.