I've got a 90 series prado, 3.4L petrol, 1998, 130000km on the clock. It has spent its life in a garage near the ocean, so some parts are rusty, but she's in good condition. She's got a log book with regular yearly servicing and hasn't been bush bashing as of yet. The only mod she has is a bullbar, otherwise everything is stock.
I want to know when I should get my lower ball joints replaced. I haven't had any issues with my prado, except for a radiator cap leak and a busted rear shock. I'm worried that since the car is 20 years old, the ball joints might've rusted out or might just go when I'm on the highway and cause the car to go rolling with no prior symptoms.
I called a toyota dealership and my prado wasn't part of the lower ball joint recall, but I know the design of the 90 series means when the lower ball joints go, they go. My mechanic has taken my car for a long drive after a service and was happy with how the car drove.
Thoughts?
Cheers.
I want to know when I should get my lower ball joints replaced. I haven't had any issues with my prado, except for a radiator cap leak and a busted rear shock. I'm worried that since the car is 20 years old, the ball joints might've rusted out or might just go when I'm on the highway and cause the car to go rolling with no prior symptoms.
I called a toyota dealership and my prado wasn't part of the lower ball joint recall, but I know the design of the 90 series means when the lower ball joints go, they go. My mechanic has taken my car for a long drive after a service and was happy with how the car drove.
Thoughts?
Cheers.
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