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ya but the bolts dont usally fail atleast the didnt on mine. it was the ball and socket mine just popped off.
In my friends case with the black Tundra at the beginning if this thread..the bolts were all sheered. The steering is connected to the balljoint and with the larger wheels and constant swerving from huge holes the dowels along with the 4 bolts were stressed till they failed..metal fatigue.
No matter if there was a design flaw or not, the prudent thing to do is check the ball joints on a regular basis to catch these issues before they happen. That goes for any set-up with ball joints.
No matter if there was a design flaw or not, the prudent thing to do is check the ball joints on a regular basis to catch these issues before they happen. That goes for any set-up with ball joints.
These models yes check the balljoints!!! Older and newer models can ride around on sloppy worn balljoints ..the wheels still won't fall off!!! And yes I am pissed when I see poor engineering especially on Toyota Trucks and after my buddy was nearly killed in his Tundra..( First post on this thread)
Doesn't toyota offer a ball joint campaign for this issue?? i know i was giving out balljoint kits alongside the frame recall's and fuel tank straps...
Are you the guy who broke a balljoint thrashing your rig on the trail and are still crying about it?
Are you a moron or what?? I have trashed many Toyota trucks off road it terrain you can only dream about!!! This thread is to warn owners of specific model Toyota trucks about this serious design blunder. If you don't think it's an issue I think you better go roll your peanut butter somewhere else!!! The darn wheels are falling off trucks that don't even go off road...go figure!!!
Name calling is not needed but Ill give it a shot.... and if you want to be the Ralph Nader of Toyota Balljoints...than so be it. Spazzing out on me is only making you look like some kind of whackjob on a meth fueled mission to nowhere....
I simply asked if you are the one who started the last thread about trashing a balljoint wheeling that lead to the members of Yotatech calling you out for doing it yourself. You could have said yes...or no.
Name calling is not needed but Ill give it a shot.... and if you want to be the Ralph Nader of Toyota Balljoints...than so be it. Spazzing out on me is only making you look like some kind of whackjob on a meth fueled mission to nowhere....
I simply asked if you are the one who started the last thread about trashing a balljoint wheeling that lead to the members of Yotatech calling you out for doing it yourself. You could have said yes...or no.
Spazzing out on you??? You're the one that said I was crying..Booo hoooo.Yes I am a Wackjob on Meth, yes I built that truck and yes, I am Ralph the Toyota balljoint master..what are you? Go create your own thread and you show that first gen Tundras and Tacomas have a bullet proof Failsafe front suspension. What's your point here?? If you have no idea of suspension design why write crap here when we are discussing an issue of suspension design? I guess Toyota could have kept the design in current model trucks if it wasn't a problem!!!This is a discussion thread about a serious issue so stop smoking Meth an get back to reality buddy.
Case closed!!!
I didnt want no trouble....just asked a question. Maybe should of omitted the crying part. My apologies for that. Peace.
Is there a solution for this issue...?
Only solution is very regular balljoint inspections and occasionally replacing the bolts. The Tundra at the beginning of this thread had balljoint play checks on a regular basis and the suspension lasted 2 years of severe off road but unknown to us the bolts fatigued and snapped causing the accident and yes they were locktighted and torqued..even the securing dowels failed. We think the constant jerking on the steering dodging big potholes combined wit big 285/16 tires put alot of stress on the 4 bolts ..Toyota put the steering on the balljoint which steers the truck. On the new trucks they put the balljoint under the load arm and put the steering on the knuckle. The 2 Securing bolts are HUGE!! So the ball will never pull out. The problem is fixed on the newer trucks..no balljoint failures. First gen IFS..86 to 95 Torsion bar is also bullet proof..you can trash them even with worn balljoints the wheels won't fall off...at high speed IFS off road driving you want peace of mind not wondering if your wheel will let go causing a crash...my buddy got so scared of his Tundra after the crash he sold it..lol
Toyota recalling Sequoia, Tundra models
By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer1 hour, 19 minutes ago
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling 533,000 Tundra pickup trucks and Sequoia sport utility vehicles because of potential steering problems.
Toyota said the recall involved 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia full-size SUVs. The automaker has received reports of 11 accidents and six injuries connected to the recall, said Toyota spokesman Bill Kwong.
The automaker said there was a possibility of excessive wear to a front suspension lower ball joint that could make it difficult to steer the vehicle and stay in the center of the lane. Drivers may also notice more noise coming from the front suspension, Kwong said.
Toyota recalled about 775,000 pickups and SUVs in May 2005 — one of its largest recalls ever — because of similar problems with the front suspension. The recall included 2002-2004 model years of the Tundra and Sequoia.
Kwong said the company received additional complaints involving newer models of the Tundra and Sequoia, prompting them to issue the recall.
Toyota, which is challenging General Motors Corp. to become the world's largest automaker, has aggressively touted its redesigned Tundra pickup as a strong competitor in the lucrative truck segment dominated by GM and Ford Motor Co.
The first Tundras built at Toyota's San Antonio plant are expected in showrooms next month. The automaker recently unveiled its Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup truck at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The large pickup will arrive in showrooms in March.
With its expansion, the automaker has struggled with some quality issues. Toyota had 2.2 million vehicle recalls in 2005, but showed improvements last year when its recalls fell to 766,000 vehicles. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe has repeatedly vowed to enhance quality controls.
Owners will be notified in mid-February of the Sequoia and Tundra recall and dealers will replace the left and right front suspension lower ball joint at no charge to the vehicle's owners. Consumers can contact Toyota at (888) 270-9371 or (800) 331-4331.
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This is an attempt by Toyota to fix the problem.note the difference in size between the pre 04 model on the left compared to the 04 to 07 model on the right..bigger everything..bolts and balljoint. To convert you will need the newer spindles and Lower Control Arm.
[QUOTE=MaK92-4RnR;51968674]I hate to say it. but blame this on Toyota and they'll flat out laugh at you.
the truck is lifted, bigger tires, and looks to be wheeled. ( mud on the entire side of the truck ) and its a tundra ( heavy ) everybody knows that doing these things cause added strain to the suspension setup.
I'd like to know a little bit of information...
My uncle has a little over 200k on a 2001 tundra w/ 305/70R16s and a 3" lift. its been street driven its entire life and he's never had to replace a ball joint.
How many miles on the truck that crashed and have the ball joints ever been replaced? Guarantee they've never been touched.[
270k on my street rwd 02 tundra 3” lift total failure in driver side.
Feb 9, 2016, 04:09 PM
Guarantee they've never been touched.[
