Well, after the left LBJ failure was repaired and paid for by Toyota Motor Corp., I decided to have the other side right LBJ replaced also as a precaution (didn't feel too safe after the LBJ collapse experience), paid for out of my own pocket. If Toyota does have a safety recall on the lower ball joints for 2001 and earlier model Tundras, I will submit my invoice for reimbursement to them. Also had the rear leaf spring silencers replaced (little pieces of plastic between leafs completely worn away), because of the clunking sound heard when making hard turns and a bump at the same time. The leafs were sliding sideways and rubbing against each one another. Sounds fine now, no clunking noises in the rear end, and the front end feels like a new truck now!!!
Also picking up my new '06 Tacoma silver streak mica tommorrow (I changed my mind on a Prius). What a beautiful truck design, inside and out!!!
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2001 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 reg. cab, V-8 auto. imperial jade green with matching Astro-cap w/overhead racks
Hellwig rear ASB, Wheeler's poly ASB bushings, H&R 2" leveling progressive coils, Bilstein HD yellow/blue shocks, Husky liners, drop-in Toyota bed liner, TRD Dual Side exhaust, StubbsWelding rocksliders, red 48" Hi-Lift Jack, U-Haul hitch, receiver shackle, SkidRow front/trans/t-case skidplates, POR 15 and ChassisCoat Black frame restoration, 265/70R/16 BF Goodrich M/S tires on Tacoma TRD wheels
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