What do I do with my new-to-me used Tacoma?

Ourisman Toyota of Richmond tends to have pretty much the best prices for OEM parts. But I'd suggest building your cart in their website and then visiting your local Toyota dealer parts counter. Show them Ourisman's prices and they should price match them, so then you don't pay shipping to order from Ourisman.

 

Great tip, thank you. What zip code can I put for that location?

 

You shouldn't need to enter a zip just go to the website below, and search all your parts. Don't order them, just get pricing and your local dealer should price match the lower prices (from Ourisman).

https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotao...FTq3VliB584ftKfTFo-28OWuU9SOR8ShoCdbYQAvD_BwE

 

Thanks, I was having trouble finding it by that name for some reason. I'll head over to my local dealer tomorrow and start buying. I'm just gonna start with the shocks and LBJs for now and work towards the other stuff later when I can fit it in the budget.

 

Two with over 300K before I sold them.

 

How many bushings do the LCAs have? Two each? I'm looking at the diagram in the FSM but it's not specifically called out. It's a PreRunner if that helps.

Also, I might end up doing the steering rack bushings, too. I found a DIY garage that doesn't charge that much and someone who might be able to help me.

 

I'd go OEM on those important parts.

 

Yeah two each side. Should be the same as 4wd.

You really should, your truck would be in pieces and it would only be a few more bolts to partially remove the steering rack enough to change the bushings. It's really easy to do. I highly recommend you do.

If you can get some help, that would be cool. You don't really need help as it's pretty simple to do but it's always fun wrenching with a friend.

 

Welcome to TW.

 

Yeah you make a solid point. Plus, I'm gonna be able to put it on a lift and I'll have access to all the tools at the DIY garage. I figure if I have an extra hand, I'll be able to get it done quicker and won't have to pay too much to rent the space. Once I start learning my way around things I'll feel way more confident doing things on my own. Seriously appreciate all the advice! It doesn't make me as nervous as it did when I first started doing all the research.

 

Thanks, brother!

 

Could you please tell me if these are the correct parts for the steering rack bushings:

1x 45517-35010
2x 90310-35012
2x 45504-35031

I'm looking at this guide and the kit he's using has the large "D" shaped bushing (grommet?) plus two larger and two smaller bushings: 02 Steering Rack Bushing Replacment (parksoffroad.com)

 

I went with red Energy Bushings but those in the pics pretty much nail it.

 

How did you feel about the quality? That's a way better price than what the dealer is selling them for. It's criminal that they don't sell them in a kit like that

 

I'm having no issues so far. I have around 20k miles of 85-90mph freeway cruising and hard offroad abuse since the front end rebuild. It would definitely last you a lot longer than it would for me.

 

Well I'm sold then!