steering arm problems

[siklux]

not sure if this is a silly question or not but today the dropped drag link arm disconnected. I noticed the flat blade end on the link arm which i losened off and put the ball joint end back into the socket and then tightened up the joints again. But it just kept knocking out and not i can hardly put any pressure on the steeering without it popping out! Is this link arm now stuffed or????? cheers mitch

[Sic Lux]

i'd say the bushes are worn you can buy the kit's from repco about $40 trade a end ebay may be cheaper haven't looked. 99% sure this is the part your talking about/ need to fix it http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-HILUX-DRA ... 5104a36713 close to repco price

[siklux]

Cheers mate, it link is several years old but it hasnt been used stuff all, im surprised it is so worn already! Cheers mitch

[Sic Lux]

yeah migth also pay to measure the ball's to see if there worn. Also check hat the balls aren't loose in the j arm or pitman arm seen a fair few that have come loose

[joel HJ60]

3mm is the allowable play in a ball joint.