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Custom machined 1st gen Tundra lower uniball conversions

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Sampson, Nov 21, 2021.

  1. Nov 21, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Sampson

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    From the :

    Chris Vandenbush:
    Been working on these to get them into a production form for a long time. Finally got them complete and all the machined parts to make it happen. Tundra lower uniball conversions, chromoly uniball cups, fk uniballs, stainless misalignments and custom 5/8" 12 point bolt.

    Fits 2000-2003, with a 2004-2006 version coming soon.

    [​IMG]
     
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  2. Nov 21, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    Sold!
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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    2004-2006 NOW!!!!!
    :)
    Sold.
     
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    Well. Damnit. I don’t have FB and am unwilling to go back on FB. Can you publish all the details here: how much and how to a give you my money?
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2021 at 7:58 PM
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    Another "sold" for 04-06 please!
     
  6. Nov 21, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    Thank you for the ‘heads up’ @des2mtn
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2021 at 8:13 PM
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    I'm the same, but friends tell. Can't wait.....
     
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    No FB here. Do you mind sharing?
     
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    Thats Funny I met my wife through Chris. He did my shackles for Taco well over a decade ago.

    Like others id be interested in what hes charging but I dont have Facebook.
     
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    Thanks @Sampson, please keep us posted :)
     
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    Might be interested in a set of these for crackie. Need to replace the El cheapo lower ball joints anyways.

    2000-2003
     
  14. Nov 21, 2021 at 10:16 PM
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    @Sunnier @Casper421 @Siebler @alb1k

    I was hesitant to post the price since I could see it changing in the future, but for now, he says the 2000-2003 set are USD$550 for a pair, and the 2004-2006 set are supposed to be in the range of USD$550-600 for a pair
     
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    Well, seems to me this might be the best upgrade available. I'm not swayed if it's legit. Especially if it's serviceable.
     
  16. Nov 22, 2021 at 3:55 AM
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    So what's the purpose of these? Stronger?
     
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    Nobody knows. We just see "made for first gen" and have the incontrolable urge to buy.



    Stronger and the joint has better tolerance to work at different angles than a regular ball joint. Plus these can make noises as they wear or get dirty. We like noises... maybe
     
  18. Nov 22, 2021 at 5:44 AM
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    Haha when the unis start talking on the 4runner(when I finally drive it) it’s like omg, where is the cat in the engine bay?!
    I wonder how easily these get dirty and how easy they are to clean and relube
     
  19. Nov 22, 2021 at 6:52 AM
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    Looking forward to the 04-06 release! Hopefully soon since I need new lbj’s.
     
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    Wait is the lower ball joint split in 04? I thought the joint with the wider footprint for the 4 bolts was 05/06.
     
  21. Nov 22, 2021 at 7:04 AM
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    Possibly an upgrade for the double cabs?
     
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  22. Nov 22, 2021 at 7:20 AM
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    My truck had LBJ recall work done in 2007. I don't know if it came from the factory with the smaller footprint and the recall upgraded them, couldn't figure that out on Toyota's site. When I did my LBJs last year, the part number for my VIN gave me the 05-06 LBJs. They were identical to the ones I took off.
     
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  23. Nov 20, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    Status on these? I want a set for my 2000 2wd.
     

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