How do I replace an upper ball joint boot on 3rd gen?
How do I replace an upper ball joint boot on a 3rd gen (Toyota part#43324-39015) ? How would I know its only the boot that needs to be replaced and not the complete upper ball joint?
After installing the OME/tundra lift, I have noticed my upper ball joints on both side are leaking. The lift has only been on for two weeks. I made a mistake and installed two spacers on each side. I just removed a spacer from each side to lessen the problem until I get my front limit straps on. I have never replaced a upper ball joint before and dont know how to test if the upper ball joint is now bad. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
Originally Posted by soljah
How do I replace an upper ball joint boot on a 3rd gen (Toyota part#43324-39015) ? How would I know its only the boot that needs to be replaced and not the complete upper ball joint?
After installing the OME/tundra lift, I have noticed my upper ball joints on both side are leaking. The lift has only been on for two weeks. I made a mistake and installed two spacers on each side. I just removed a spacer from each side to lessen the problem until I get my front limit straps on. I have never replaced a upper ball joint before and dont know how to test if the upper ball joint is now bad. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
He did say that he put two spacers in, so I'm thinking that that's what got him. I ran the lift just fine with only one, but I did notice my UBJ was kinda tweaked. If it rattles or seems to bind during movement, you need to replace it.
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The information I found about just replacing an upper ball joint boot came from this thread:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...per+ball+joint |
Originally Posted by soljah
The information I found about just replacing an upper ball joint boot came from this thread:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...per+ball+joint thanks for the info, sorry I dont have any answers. |
So you're got it covered? The link in that thread didn't work for me. :dunno:
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Does the upper ball joint get pressed in the spindle or the control arm?
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The UBJ is pressed into the spindle
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