Alignment cam bolt

I’m not sure everything I’d need to replace these besides the bolt kits, would I have to get to replacing the bushings while I’m there?

 

are you replacing the whole control arm or just the bolts?

 

Just bolts

 

Bushings usually require removal of the arm and pressing them in/out. That's why a lot of guys will just replace the whole arm

 

It’s usually cheaper and easier in the long run to just get new arms huh?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...part-numbers-and-bushing-part-numbers.403162/

 

If the cams are seized in place, yes, you will need to replace the bushings because the cams will seize to the inside of the bushing sleeve. If you can get the cams out, sand off any rust and throw some grease on them before re-installing them. The cam bolts will usually slide right out and can be re-used if not pitted.

 

What if they aren't seized and they just spin but wont tighten?

 

I've got an entire set of cam bolts for a second gen, OEM brand new, I'd let go for cheaper then you can order for.

 

I need new cam bolts. How much?

 

@Pportera
To be clear, the top bolt is free-spinning inside the cam (middle piece)? Even after you hold the nut in place? In this case, the threads on the bolt are stripped. You can try drilling the end; drill about an inch inwards, than tap lightly with a hammer. Inspect the nut for damage and replace accordingly. Febest makes good quality replacements; I'm using their cam with the OEM bolt and nut.



Pic provided by @Muddinfun . See post#64.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-to-do-for-seized-alignment-cams.573731/page-4#post-19492686

 

Pm'ed

 

I have a third gen. Also the whole thing spins I have tried holding one side with wrench and pulling other side with strong arm...u can't break the nut loose it's like the whole thing is solid and it just spins... it's not seize but u cant tighten it or lossen it.
I have brand new moog bolts in a box but I dont know what kinds shop would fix this for me. Most alighnment shops wont mess with it.

 

In your pic. Its like part #90119-AO196 and # 48462-35020. Are locked and I cant break them the WHOLE thing will just turn both eccentric sides just spin together.

 

cut em out with a sawzall and throw the new bolts in

 

Where would I cut them at without destroying the bushings?

 

Just cut between the bushing and the pressed metal. And if that makes you nervous just try to break off the nuts and the head of the bolt and pry it out that’s what I did.

 

Oh ok I see. If anyone could post a pic with a big red arrow pointing to the cut point that would be great.

These large tire chain places have totally screw it up..the tabs are bent and not even touching the dang eccentrics....I'm almost to the point of just getting a damn drop bracket lift just to have a new crossmember and fresh new start.

 

That bolt slides through the cam (middle piece in pic), then threads into the nut, -35020. The cam also slides into the same nut - thus, they turn together. So, the key is going to be to separate the bolt. The front of the cam is hexed; if you hold that in place, try to unscrew the bolt. The bent tabs can be bent back with a punch and hammer. Hopefully, they won't break off, but a shop can weld a replacement.

 

The answer is not a drop bracket lift. The answer is total chaos cam tab gussets.

I had the same problem