My 100 up on the ramp need some advice please:

[big-yin]

Afternoon

So after having BigGreen (99 4.2TDi Auto) on the ramp at work today I have a few things I'd like some advice on if that is OK.

On the front, both sides, there is a bit of play in the wheels so that is being looked at. In addition we noticed that where the U bend arm that meets the join which goes to the wheel it is weeping, top ball joint gaitor apparently. Sorry for trying to describe it, hope it makes sense:

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• big-yin
• Jan 15, 2019

Leaking on the join to the top of the suspension arm :(

Also the rear suspension is weeping. Does anyone know if you can just have them re-sealed or if you need to get new unit? Then it would be a question of how far before you'd be better replacing the AHC for something else...

Also needs a new tyre, which I knew, front discs/pads need replacing and rear silencer has a hole in it so will go look for straight pipe.

Work today being done is new brake fluid and rear diff fluid being done.

Thanks.

 

[uHu]

The upper ball joint rubber cover can be replaced. But you'd have to check that there is no movement/slack and no rust in the joint. Otherwise you'd be better off changing the ball joint. There are good 3rd party joints, with a grease nipple even, that can be pressed in. T0yota sells only the complete upper arm with the joint, afaik.
What is leaking at the rear?

 

[big-yin]

Thanks, will look into it. The rear are seeping, you can see it on the shiny silver metal part, there is a residue on it.

 

[uHu]

I suppose you mean the rear shocks (or what looks like shocks, actually hydraulic rams). If they are just a bit sweaty, it's ok, as long as there is no dripping. They last longer than normal shocks, normally until they rust apart.
I also have a sweating rear shock, but as long as I keep everything well covered in Fluid Film, it doesn't show. I think it comes from me using excessive force when forcing it off the lower mount without loosening the top, once for putting a new plastic outer tube on (rusted away), and once for changing the springs to brown dot ones.