New ball joints worn out after 5 months?
10-20-2016, 02:14 PM
#21
This is how they are described on the site:
43340-39175
BALL JOINT, LEFT 1986-88 W/4WD
43330-39195
BALL JOINT, RIGHT 1986-88 W/4WD
Last edited by irv; 10-20-2016 at 02:21 PM.
10-20-2016, 02:24 PM
#22
Another huge point I forgot to mention: There are two lower ball joint part numbers. Somewhere in 1988 (I think) they changed the design of the lower control arm. So when you order your balljoints ensure you get the correct ones. One is shorter than the other. It can limit travel and they can wear out fast.
There is a detailed post from another user with pictures of the control arm differences and ball joint differences, maybe you can find it.
There is a detailed post from another user with pictures of the control arm differences and ball joint differences, maybe you can find it.
Last edited by irv; 10-20-2016 at 02:25 PM.
10-20-2016, 03:18 PM
#23
Through 3/1989 (up until) has a lower ball joint with a flush ball.
From 4/1989 (this date for 1st gen production and into the 2nd gens) have a lower ball joint with a raised socket.
I guess technically if you installed a raised socket ball joint, it would push the lower control arm farther away from the upper, which would pull the inside of the wheels inward....creating positive camber. BUT< please please please do not quote me on that, I am just guessing about that because you said the camber drastically changed.
Check your manufacturing date sticker. Good part companies (aftermarket) sell both types of lowers. And of course, so does TOYOTA.
But do check your static ride height, and also check those shocks.
From 4/1989 (this date for 1st gen production and into the 2nd gens) have a lower ball joint with a raised socket.
I guess technically if you installed a raised socket ball joint, it would push the lower control arm farther away from the upper, which would pull the inside of the wheels inward....creating positive camber. BUT< please please please do not quote me on that, I am just guessing about that because you said the camber drastically changed.
Check your manufacturing date sticker. Good part companies (aftermarket) sell both types of lowers. And of course, so does TOYOTA.
But do check your static ride height, and also check those shocks.
10-20-2016, 05:49 PM
#24
Through 3/1989 (up until) has a lower ball joint with a flush ball.
From 4/1989 (this date for 1st gen production and into the 2nd gens) have a lower ball joint with a raised socket.
I guess technically if you installed a raised socket ball joint, it would push the lower control arm farther away from the upper, which would pull the inside of the wheels inward....creating positive camber. BUT< please please please do not quote me on that, I am just guessing about that because you said the camber drastically changed.
Check your manufacturing date sticker. Good part companies (aftermarket) sell both types of lowers. And of course, so does TOYOTA.
But do check your static ride height, and also check those shocks.
From 4/1989 (this date for 1st gen production and into the 2nd gens) have a lower ball joint with a raised socket.
I guess technically if you installed a raised socket ball joint, it would push the lower control arm farther away from the upper, which would pull the inside of the wheels inward....creating positive camber. BUT< please please please do not quote me on that, I am just guessing about that because you said the camber drastically changed.
Check your manufacturing date sticker. Good part companies (aftermarket) sell both types of lowers. And of course, so does TOYOTA.
But do check your static ride height, and also check those shocks.
10-20-2016, 05:57 PM
#25
Also, I've verified that I did have the correct Moog lower ball joints installed. MOOG K9519 are the lower ball joints for 89+ and MOOG K9587 are for 86-88, which are the ones I had.
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