Thanks for showing the steps to do this. Very helpful.

Fantastic video!

Well explained 👍

Thanks

Snap ring does not need to be orient, there is no top up or down side..Watch video starting at minute 14:06, for snap ring install! Also note: The ball joint must be pressed all the up into the socket of the LCA. Once all the way up in the socket, snap ring groove will be more than high enough to get snap ring on..

Keep in mind: The video is not about a specific manufacture. It's how to install a lower ball joint. You can use whatever you like.

@memy895

11 ай бұрын

I just phone in order, then pick up the 555 SB3812 at my local NAPA.

Thanks. Would you please share a link where to buy the 555 ball joint

Having trouble getting the snap ring in there. Anyone know if it goes rounded side down, flat side up? Maybe the ball joint is seated slightly off. It looks like it's in there good but theres definitely no snap when the ring goes in

Great video. What was the brand of aftermarket lbj? Do you recommend doing the ubj at the same?

@memy895

2 жыл бұрын

I use the "555" made in japan ball joints. I'd keep factory BJ as long as I can, they're best. Upper are not usually needed, inspection is key.

@eliesh11

2 жыл бұрын

@@memy895 thanks. you're video replacing lca bushings is an epic. ranks up there with Diehard and Highlander. I went right out and bought a 3/4 breaker after watching. you're a legend.

well done sir. can you share where to find the ball joint press tools ? tqvm

@memy895

2 жыл бұрын

Power built Kit 46. Most any parts store loans them free.

Is it possible to replace the lower control arm without messing with the torsion bar adjustment? If the truck is lifted off the ground is the torsion bar still under tension?

@memy895

Ай бұрын

No!

How many miles do you recon the ball joints last vs. the bushings of the LCA. Equal life?

@memy895

3 жыл бұрын

It varies so much. In a stock 100 series, where on front end components are keep properly PM's (tight), 175k to 250K miles on LBJ. Get one lose part, like rack excessive movement or even loose wheel bearings, etc. Even hard oversize tires, take their toll. This all put added strain on ball joints. Same if ball joint bad, it effect all other components. Bushing last much longer in most cases. Keeping oils off all rubber of bushings & mounts helps.

@oidar333

2 жыл бұрын

Another guy on KZread reckons 300-400 easy.

Hello 2001LC Have you heard of Masuma (MB-3812) ball joints? I've had acceptable results with them, using OEM boot and Masuma branded lower and upper ball joints. It is common practice to use this brand in Eastern Europe, where LCs are pretty popular.

@memy895

Жыл бұрын

I've not! It's interesting you can use OEM boots. But why have you had to reboot? Are these made in China?

@FlyingDreaming

Жыл бұрын

@@memy895 Typically rubber boots that Masuma ball joints packaged with are substandard quality, while ball joint itself is decent. And once you get this combo (ball joints with OEM boots) installed, it's good for 60k-80k miles or so. Yes, I think this is chinese brand. I've got couple Masuma LBJs to install once my OEM ball joints go bad, and will report on result, if you're interested.

@memy895

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingDreaming Sure always interested in how long any ball joints last. But as a general rule, I avoid any product made in China. I have seen 555 boots with holes, in only 5K miles. But in every case I could track down installer, they did not remove boot to install. I think for cost, 60K miles is okay. But OEM are the best, which we only get buying the whole OEM LCA. I've a video on installing the #2 bushing and LCA also. That is the best. But cost 10X!

@FlyingDreaming

Жыл бұрын

​@@memy895 I'll let you know how Masuma is doing as a temporary solution. My mileage is a bit too low to replace control arms as a whole, but I am definitely considering this for 200k mile service. What would be the consequence of lower ball joint failure on 100 series? Would you expect knuckle to separate from control arm? Would wheel go off as well? I can handle some squeak. Wheel separation - not so much.

@memy895

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingDreaming Total failure YES, knuckle separates from control arm. Some or all control of steering is lost, but wheel/tire stays on wheel hub/knuckle. But that's is rare. As one has steering issues and often sounds long before that happens, that alert the driver.

So no added grease when you reinstall the boot?

@memy895

5 ай бұрын

I only use what's there, as shown!

You can buy the Lexus bag joint by itself without LCA same item as Toyota

they could have use this style of lbj on 3rd gen 4Runner, 2nd gen Taco and 1st gen Sequoia/Tundra.

I installed 555 ball joints during April 2020 and one of my lowers has already failed. The labor of replacing was much more costly than the money saved from buying 555 vs a premium so my advice is to learn from my mistake. Napa, moog, or yota control arm assembly.

@memy895

2 жыл бұрын

Very best is a Toyota ball joint, which only comes with LCA. Japaneses made 555 have long been the preferred second choice, over the China made junk. Number one reason any ball joint fails: is boot damaged. Boots are damged if, not removed during the install procedure. Number two reason: is blow to ball joint with BFH, done to pop off BJ (very bad practice). Damages boot, boot seat/seal area and often ball joint itself. Number three: is miles of use. Which if any component of front end loose: i.e. wheel bearings, R&P, R&P bushings and or TRE. Excessive force is transferred to ball joints. This results in premature failure! Use of oversize tires, ploy bushing also transfer more shock/force, which may slightly reduce useful life.

@Duckman501

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with most of your opinions. In my case my LC is garage kept, adult driven less than 10k miles a year, oem size tires, and is a rust free -southern owned grocery getter. I have 2 UZJ100 land cruisers so you may call me a snob for demanding oem when available and if not… get Moog or Napa (for front end). Yes, they are more expensive but my gosh the labor cost far exceeds the variance of the parts cost. Also the land cruiser specialty shop here in little rock said his experience with 555 was similar to mine so yea I won’t buy them again. Regards Wooooo pig sooooooeee

@memy895

Жыл бұрын

@@Duckman501 I see many 100 series and 200 series. Since Toyota/Lexus LC/ LX 98 up is only vehicles I OWN ( only 3 today, as I sold 2 recently), restore (1 ea. yr) or work on (about 70 a year) for others over the past 20 years. I see many 555 LBJ that have failed which have been installed by others (none of my installs have failed, which I been installing for about 7 years). In every case the boots are damage (hole). Ask your Little Rock shop: if they removed boot before pressing in? This is key! If not they'll use a press cup 1 size up. In every case when I see hole in boot. When I've asked if they did remove boot first, they did not! Also ask your LR shop, if the failed 555 had a hole in boot? I'm all about OEM, and when clients are willing to spent the extra ~$400 (part), it's what I use. When we do R&R lower control arm, which is only way to get OEM ball joint. We usually also press in a new #2 bushing into frame. So cost end up considerately more than just an aftermarket ball joint. I can't speak to NAPA or Moog ball joints, as I don't see them. But if made in China, I would not use.

@Duckman501

Жыл бұрын

Yes of course they removed the boot during install. Me - real human sharing real experience with the hope that others can avoid my mistake. You - trolling youtube for a low quality ball joint manufacturer. I win. Good luck chewing corn with dirty socks in your mouth.

@memy895

Жыл бұрын

@@Duckman501 Why do you say that "of course removed the boot during install". Fact is most shops do NOT as a matter of practices. Did you see them remove it? Did you ask the tech that did the job, his procedure? Your full of BS!

555 is not the way to go if you want a peace of mind for 150K and easy 10 years of driving.

@memy895

Жыл бұрын

What is?

@bradleymarshall5591

Жыл бұрын

New factory control arms.