Toyota Repair Help

[sawtooth4x4]

So I don't like working on Toyota's.

But I've been asked to help fix this person's Tacoma. They don't have any money and need some. Help.

It's 2wd. The front wheel fell off. It looks like a ball joint. What parts do I need to fix this.

Thanks

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[Herzog]

That balljoint design is terrible. The weight of the vehicle constantly pulling down on the the joint instead of compressing it.

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Is this all I'd need?

https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K90261-...-9&ymm=1996:toyota:tacoma&keywords=ball+joint

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Well, in general I'm not a Toyota fan. Say all the crap you want about european cars, atleast the wheels never fall off while you are driving them.

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Got it fixed. Took about an hour. Cost.about $22.

Still hate working on Toyota's.

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[Herzog]

Good reminder to check balljoints. Could you imagine that happening down the freeway?

 

[sawtooth4x4]

Yeah, wasn't that the job of the guy doing the "SAFETY INSPECTION"???????? Does anyone wonder why I think safety inspections are a crock of crap?

The tires are rotten as well. But somehow those got passed.

 

[Tonkaman]

A few of us on here have had the same good fortune. Glad nobody got hurt