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2nd Gen LCA Bushings - Recommendations?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoFNG, Feb 15, 2018.

  1. Feb 15, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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    TacoFNG

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    Looks like I blew out one of my Lower Control Arm Bushings -

    Tacoma world searches are at least 6 months old.

    I see MOOG brand, and Whiteline online. Looks like all the Poly "Energy Suspension" require a lot of work, and reuse hardware.

    Looking for something that will be bolt on, but not looking to replace the whole LCA.

    What are your suggestions/recommendations?
     
  2. Feb 15, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    mtbjohn42

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    I went with whiteline. I cant comment on the others. Just make sure you grease the hell out of everything!
     
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    Whether you go back with stock style rubber or poly/delrin bushings; neither will be bolt-on in comparison to installing a new LCA (with regards to time/effort spent).

    New bushings would require R&I of the LCA and R&R of the bushings.

    New LCA, just R&R of the LCA.
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    fatfurious2

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    How are you determining you blew out a LCA bushing? Is it ripped or torn? pics?

    I've replaced the LCA bushings with poly. It's not an easy task unless you have a press. If I was making a recommendation, I would stay with OE rubber bushing.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    Thanks Everyone - I bought Moog brand online from Suspension.com. You need K200772 for the front, and K200773 for the back of each LCA. So buy 2 of each to replace both Driver and Passenger side LCA bushings - Cost me $10 - with USPS Priority shipping.

    To answer CROM's questions -

    First, I noticed the alignment was pulling tot he left/ passenger side. Then I noticed a distinct clunk metal sound when I went over a speed bump. Steering also seemed to be slightly sloppy. Visual inspection, I could not see anything obvious. So I took it to a local auto shop here where the owner is a friend. He put it up on the rack, and found the wheel loose, and then found the bushing damaged. I trust his judgement.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    Good luck with the Moog bushings. Many reports said that they fit too loose. I run their ball joints in the upper and lower control arms, no issues with those.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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    How have the Whiteline bushings been? About to tackle this job and replace mine with Whiteline bushings.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Hmm.
    I blew out most all of my UCA / LCA bushings, looked for some replacements, and then said F it, and used the situation as an excuse for buying long travel... :anonymous:
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2018 at 11:04 PM
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    And as for signs of bushing wear (more extreme cases like mine) : wheels will shutter back and forth in the wheel well on take off and coming to a stop.
    Vid for reference: @ 0:45 sec. in
    https://youtu.be/83Pw3V8pMeI
     
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    Where did you guys find whiteline bushings for 2nd gen? Their website has nothing for our model truck. I used to run whiteline ball joints tie rod ends and rack n pinion bushings on my evo when I had it and were huuuge improvement on everything from driving straight to being very precise in steering.

    Also, anyone know if there is something like a Perrin PSRS (positive steering response system) for the taco? this mod combined with above made the difference in my previous car's steering/handling
     
  12. Aug 30, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    Sorry I didn't see this earlier. I have had no complaints with the whitelines. Still seem very solid!
     
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    I got mine off Amazon.

    https://www.amazon.com/Whiteline-W53312-Front-Control-Bushing/dp/B0070I9I12
     
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    Had I known my bushings were seized before I installed my Kings, I would have gone LT since the shocks are the same price, the LCA cost is the only difference basically.
     
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    Not that I want to deter you from LT but you could go with a stock length lower. There’s Solo, TC, Dirt King and LSK (lsk coming soon).
     
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    I know stock lowers exist. But for like 200 extra dollars, you'd get LT. I'll prob still go TC LCAs
     
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    How could you tell that your LCA bushings were seized? Does it drive differently?
     

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