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DIY LCA Bushing Replacement 2005+ Tacoma (4x4)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by XXXX, Sep 7, 2011.

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  1. Aug 20, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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    I've got a while list of parts in the rust thread and my build thread.
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2015 at 7:33 PM
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    I was thinking more along the lines of letting another NJ winter take it's toll on it
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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    I've got surface rust but no holes

    my 05 had zero rust but had a hole on the driver side by the cat
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    That's what I thought. My hole is right in front of the rear-forward spring hanger beside the muffler. It's a double layer part with a manufactured hole in the inner piece.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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    Well after reading through this thread which took some time I have made no conclusion. lol However thank everyone for all the help I still learned a lot.

    This thread is like watching the search for big foot, you think they are going to find him, but they never do.

    I have this clunk everyone is mentioning. I have Factory LCA w/original bushings, but I am sure due to the abuse I put my truck through that is why they are worn out. I also have 56,xxx miles so it is time. If @nj636 ends up having a clunk free life with his new found option I will go that route.

    Right now it seems I'm either replacing with all new OEM LCAs or Upgrading to a different brand all together. Which I can't really afford right now. Either way I need to do something before I need new tires, because this whole shitty alignments and clunking isn't working for me anymore. I would like to take care of this and my Cam Tab Gussets all in one shot, but it isn't looking good.
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2015 at 10:47 PM
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    @nj636, Did those Mevotech Poly bushings do the trick?
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2015 at 10:54 PM
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    Not enough
    I was in the same boat and ended up going new OEM LCA's and TC cam tab gussets while hoping to see better options after another 50k
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2015 at 3:41 AM
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    they have been working quite well so far.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2015 at 4:02 AM
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    LCA's are out, any tips on getting the bushings out? I have the cam bolts out and I have a set of moog bushings to go back in.

    What the fuck?
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    Quick update, I burned out my old bushings from my OEM lca's and reused the metal bits along with the energy suspension parts for the 4-runner. Worked perfect and been running for 6 months.
    2007 Tacoma DC 4x4 and the parts were for the same year 4-runner. They didnt list the part for a Tacoma but they worked perfect. Just takes a little work burning out old bushings and salvaging the metal bushing sleeves.
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2015 at 11:01 AM
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    Mevotech bushings are on their way:) @nj636
     
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    Update, replaced the Lower ball joint and shocks, and the clunk went away. Still loving the Moog greaseable bolts and energy poly bushings.

    AE
     
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    Well no answer from anyone, going to tackle this today .. wish me luck
     
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  14. Oct 23, 2015 at 9:23 AM
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    use the bottle jack. i started a whole thread on LBJ bushings.
     
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    This will help when getting them out too 50/50 mix
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  16. Oct 23, 2015 at 9:26 AM
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    Looks like you have a first gen, it's a little different on 2nd gens but I will still give it a shot. I have about 40 different cup sizes and adapters for the bj press
     
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  18. Oct 23, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    yeah it is hard to find a cup to just fit over the bushing flange without sitting on the flange.
     
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  19. Oct 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM
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    99% sure I can get them out without much issues, how do you press them back in? Anti-seeze and gentle hammer taps?
     
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  20. Oct 23, 2015 at 9:31 AM
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    my whitelines just tapped in but YMMV

    i also used nickel anti sieze
     
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