You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
1Gen-SequoiaGeneral discussion forum for the first generation 2001 to 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
This is a discussion thread titled "Was this caused by a ball joint failure?", within the 1Gen-Sequoia forum, part of the SUV Forums category.
I saw this Sequoia ('01-'04) at the dealership over the weekend. It was left in plain view next to the sales floor. It's bad enough that they didn't even bother to support the front with a jack or jack stand but they left it out for prospective Toyota buyers to see.
I don't think it's a balljoint failure. More of an install failure. From what I've read from others members that had their ball joint fail was the 4 mounting bolts breaking or the actuall ball joint breaking. From the looks of the pic, the ball joint nut came off. Either from no cotter pin or someone forgot to tighten the nut.
It's a possibility this dealership did the ball joint recall on this sequoia and if that's the case, the mechanic who worked on it is going to get an ear full.
If you look at the ball joint housing, it is black and not dirty. This is a new ball joint and was IMPROPERLY installed, just like DYOGIM and TMS2U said. The tech forgot to tighten it and/or left the cotter pin out.
When ball joints fail, the ball and socket part is where the problem is.
__________________ 2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | Nurf Bars | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
23 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official ICON Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith
Discounts on Toyota Parts
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
K.I.S.S.
Last edited by mustang67408; 06-18-2008 at 02:47 PM.
Was this caused by a ball joint failure?
Linear Mode
