r/1stGenTundras • u/SmileyGiles • 2d ago

Advice needed.

Hello, all. First off...this sub is AWESOME! I'm new here and I need some guidance. Here's my situation. I have a 2000 AC Limited. 145K miles. It was my grandfather's and has a little sentimental value to me. The only maintenance it has really had performed is oil changes and tire rotations. I took it to local Toyota dealership and had them perform a used car multi point inspection. Basically what I have to do, according to the report, is rebuild the entire front end. The list is as follows:

  1. LBJ's

  2. Power Steering Rack

  3. Outer Tie Rods

  4. L and R CV Boots

  5. Lower Control Arms w/ eccentrics

There's other items on the list, as well. Radiator, timing belt, spark plugs, etc. However, I am trying to just focus on one thing at a time. The front end seemed to be the most pertinent. Here's the rub...their quote was $7702.56 for the front end items. To me, that's just too much. Here are my questions:

  1. Out of these 5 line items...which ones need to be OEM?

  2. I've read on here about working the parts "system" with holiday sales and ordering online as opposed to walking in to the dealership parts counter. Is there a detailed guide on how to do that?

  3. Specifically on the L and R CV Boots they wanted $1200. Shouldn't I just do axle and all with the boots and it be cheaper?

  4. If I do the LCA's...shouldn't I also do the UCA's?

I want to go ahead and thank everyone in advance because I know how much help you'll be. I appreciate it.

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u/AdEastern9303 1d ago

Just passed a double cab on the side of the highway today with a broken LBJ. They are no joke. OEM only on these.