Feeler for LCA Cam Bolt Hardware

I am going to be reluctantly purchasing a complete set of LCA OEM Camber Bolts for $139 as insurance just in case the ones I have need cut out during my suspension and bushing upgrade. I've been spraying the ones installed with Aerokroil every other day, and have checked them up close - they aren't super crusty, just some surface rust. I'll also be using a propane torch, so we'll see when the day comes.

If I don't need the new LCA hardware, what is the resell price if I were to post them here?

 

I'd say that whatever the price is new shipped to someones door ($139), you should be 10% lower shipped to their door to be appealing. Otherwise it would make more sense to just buy direct from the dealer for customer service and warranty and stuff.

 

If you're buying new why not return them and get your money back if you end up not needing them?

 

Local dealer by me wants $180 for them, pre-tax - not buying them locally. Online dealer, they are $139 shipped which is the cheapest I could find. I suppose I could return ship them economy shipping by USPS Priority for <$10 and only be out for that amount..

 

How about put the new ones in no matter what, and have nice new plated cams. Zinc, galvanized or whatever it is. Then sell the rusty ones you have left over for cheap, for someone that's on too tight of a budget to afford new cams.

 

Which dealer? Where are you located?

 

I may just do what you suggested then call it a day - I’m probably anticipating too big deal with removing the rusty bolts and sleeves, but I have the right tools, presses and penetrating oil, and will be using 50/50 ATF/Acetone during removals. Destructive removal 'shouldn't' be necessary.

 

I just did mine (2010) the rear cams/bolts came out no problem. Had to break out the sawzall for both front ones. Good luck. I'd install the new ones, clean up the olde and sell them off cheap.

 

Have you checked with @gunny1005 to see if he can get you a better price?

Edit: quote from his thread:

 

Toss the old ones - put new hardware in with proper lube.

 

Toss the old ones.... use the new ones. And use the genuine Toyota hardware for this. The SPC lca alignment cam bolts will work.... but are crap (construction-wise) compared to the factory stuff.

 

It "shouldn't" be necessary, but it's not uncommon for these to seize into the lca bushings. If that happens, there's no way to press them out, you have to cut them. When I did mine, I had to cut the control arms out with an angle grinder and sawzall. The hardware is hardened, and ruined cheap sawzall blades almost immediately. I had a hard time finding high quality blades locally that made any headway before wearing out. I replaced all the hardware, and used a generous amount of antiseize. It was a pain in the ass.