LCA bolt and sleeve that becomes seized... ????

So I am talking to a guy at a shop about a lift and he informs me that almost all Tacoma's have some steel bolt that is in an aluminum sleeve and almost everyone ends up with at least one being seized. What could he be referring to?
Thanks
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lower control arm cam bolts

 

Well there's only a handful of bolts on the LCAs. The 2 bolts for frame mounting/alignments and the lower shock mount. For those in the rust belt or wet climates the 2 for frame mounting/alignments the bolts for those can rust up and seize if they aren't touched in a long time.

 

It's a common problem in your LCA bolts (as you mentioned in your thread title). If yours aren't seized yet, I'd suggest removing them, cleaning off any surface rust or contamination and greasing them inside and out and replacing them. If they are damaged/seized, there's no way around it, you'll need to replace them and grease the new ones. Link for reference from the all-knowing @Crom :
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...t-2005-tacoma-4x4.176250/page-14#post-7658474



Edit. Anyone else notice "coolavatars.net" Google took OP that far, but not far enough to learn about seized cam bolts?


OP: "I need a cool avatar."
*types in "cool avatar" into Google search bar

 

Mine had to be cut off and everything had to be replaced - LCA and all hardware. Search for the thread "cam part numbers", I believe.

 

Here are the part numbers for the cam bolts and other Lca bolts.

Qty. 2 4819860011 front suspension, lower control arm, adjust cam Tacoma Camber No.2 4WD
Qty. 2 4819060020 front suspension, lower control arm, adjust cam Tacoma Camber No.1 4WD
Qty. 2 4840960020 CAM SUB-ASSY, TOE AD
Qty. 2 4845235020 PLATE, TOE ADJUST, N
Qty. 2 90119A0166 BOLT, W/WASHER
Qty. 2 90178A0001 NUT, FLANGE

 

Wow....I had no idea.....ugh
Thanks everyone!
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Well just found out mine are seized. If I buy a new bolt I should be able to jut zip the old one off and replace it correct? I can get the nut and rear side adjustment off, just cant get the actual bolt and front side to move.

 

Best thing to do is buy new nuts, bolts and cam tabs, then sawzall everything off. Make sure not to damage the LCA or your frame mounts.

 

ya I was gonna do that but then the dealer wanted $30 alone for just the bolt, i didnt even bother pricing up the rest. My truck is aligned good now I was just worried about next time I do it

 

Next time just spray some PB blaster very liberally all over the bolts a few days ahead of time, and do it a few times a day. That would be your best bet in unseizing them

 

thanks i'll try that for a few days. Last fucking tire that needed to be done too and it seized for the guy

 

I paid 130 for everything today

 

just one side? Fuck this pisses me off

 

Both sides. Rebuilding the front end, and I really didn't want any unnecessary down time with the truck being my DD

 

I dont even drive mine much now, considering selling because of the hassle the maintenance is becoming

 

Thanks for this. I am debating whether I should be lazy and order to have them just in case, or take apart in advance to find out if needed or not. I want to replace LCA bushings with poly..

 

All 4 of my bolts were hard seized. I had to cut all of them out. No "just zip them out". It was a huge pain in the ass.

 

I have been debating the same... Something every month it seems.

Thats what I'm in the process of doing right now. New LCA's, bj's, poly bushings, and all new hardware... Shit better work