{"product_id":"stock-spindle-replacement","title":"Stock Spindle Replacement","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSaga Offroad Fabricated Spindles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e3rd Gen 4Runner (1996–2002) \u0026amp; 1st Gen Tacoma (1995.5–2004)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe market’s first direct stock-replacement fabricated spindle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIf you off-road a 3rd Gen 4Runner or 1st Gen Tacoma, you already know the factory cast spindles are a ticking time bomb. Between cracking upper ball joint rings, bent uprights, shearing lower ball joint bolts, and catastrophic LBJ separation on the trail, the OEM design simply wasn’t built for how we drive today. Add heavy 35” tires, and you’re shredding weak factory wheel bearings that require an expensive shop press just to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSaga Offroad built the permanent fix.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully fabricated from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e1\/4\" steel plate\u003c\/b\u003e to handle hard hits, washboards, and big air without bending or cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Lower Arm Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolts directly to stock lower control arms or any aftermarket long-travel kit designed for the OEM lower ball joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEliminate LBJ Failures:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces the vulnerable stock lower ball joint with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003e1\" uniball\u003c\/b\u003e welded directly into the bottom of the spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEasy Wheel Bearing Swaps:\u003c\/b\u003e Redesigned to use off-the-shelf Toyota hub assemblies. No more press work or shop visits—swap bearings easily in your driveway or garage while maintaining full compatibility with your stock 4x4 axles and ABS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Brake Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to fit \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e5th Gen 4Runner 13.3\" rotors and larger calipers\u003c\/b\u003e. Stop 35\" tires with confidence instead of riding on underpowered factory brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSteering:\u003c\/b\u003e Uses a heim joint for the outer tie rod, with built-in clearance adjustment at the mounting bracket so you can fine-tune your bump steer geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFactory Geometry Preserved:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintains the stock Upper Control Arm mounting angle, ensuring your suspension cycles its full intended travel, long travel kit or stock arms without binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eVehicle Requirements \u0026amp; Compatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUpper Control Arms:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires aftermarket UCAs running a uniball (Saga Offroad or other brands). Uses a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003e5\/8\" mounting bolt\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eIf your UCAs use different hardware, Saga offers a conversion kit with matching misalignment spacers and grade-8 5\/8\" hardware.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrakes:\u003c\/b\u003e OEM 3rd Gen \/ 1st Gen brakes will not fit. Requires upgrading to 4th or 5th Gen 4Runner calipers and rotors. (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHub Assemblies:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces press-in bearings with 4th Gen 4Runner bolt-on hubs (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWheels:\u003c\/b\u003e Must use 17\" rim with maximum of 4.5\" backspacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverlanders\u003c\/b\u003e looking for unbreakable, zero-stress reliability on long remote trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeekend Warriors \u0026amp; Rock Crawlers\u003c\/b\u003e running 35s who are tired of replacing pressed bearings and stressing over LBJ shear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLong-Travel Builds\u003c\/b\u003e needing a fabricated spindle that takes full advantage of high-travel kits without altering steering geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003eFabricated spindles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003eLower 1\" uniball installed with hardware and LBJ adaptor misalignment spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter tierod heim and adaptor arm to stock inner tierod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle spacer and tone ring for ABS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49262709014742,"sku":"12016","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2082\/6838\/files\/IMG_6696_0ad0c1fc-b792-42b9-a1d1-9f47fe2bb674.jpg?v=1784526587","url":"https:\/\/sagaoffroad.com\/products\/stock-spindle-replacement","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}