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Pinpointed Squeakies

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by AZarchitect, Feb 24, 2013.

  1. Feb 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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    AZarchitect

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    I've pinpointed my last squeak to take care of. It is the driverside lower control arm bushings. Any good threads on this? Opinions/suggestions? Thinking of going to a repair shop... :confused:
     
  2. Feb 24, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    The dealer does not sell the LCA or UCA bushings separately.
    You either replace the bushings with energy suspension polyurethane bushings, or replace the arm itself.
    Note: the energy poly bushings are not a good option. They too will squeak like a freak.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2013 at 7:55 PM
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    Thanks for the suggestions! I checked out that thread TIPICOTACO, that's pretty badass that he threaded the control arms with zerk fittings. I found a few links explaining this. Thanks all!
     
  5. Feb 26, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    Wouldn't be hard figure out where you want them. Drill a hole about 75% the size of the thread size on the zerk. Tap and there you have it.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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    Good idea. I'm going to....Do you think I could drill them out on the lower control arm without removing the control arm? Or would I go ahead and get new LCA's and then outfit em'? Obviously I don't want to buy new LCU's, install them, and pay for new alignment, so if the first option is doable I will go for it. Also, I would have to be careful not to drill to deep.
     
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