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Aftermarket LCA, which one?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Larueminati, Feb 28, 2017.

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Which aftermarket lower control arm

  1. Moog

    16 vote(s)
    57.1%
  2. Dorman

    1 vote(s)
    3.6%
  3. Mevotech

    2 vote(s)
    7.1%
  4. Other

    9 vote(s)
    32.1%
  1. Feb 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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    andrewtheadventurer

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    Below are pictures of my bushings respectively labeled.. Thoughts?

    IMG_1361.jpg IMG_1362.jpg IMG_1366.jpg IMG_1369.jpg
     
  2. Feb 21, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    MattCowsmasher

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    I can’t tell my looking at them, you should try an put the front on jack stands an try to wiggle the lcas with a prybar is there if a lot of play I would replace them. Insert prybar between the crossmember an lca not to damage the bushing.
     
  3. Feb 21, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Jam a pry bar in there and try to move them.
     
  4. Feb 27, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    UPDATE: Installed the MOOG LCAs today. Only had 1 seized bolt and a sawzall took care of it. So far, no more clunking or shifting. I plan to go get an alignment tomorrow.

    Thank you guys for the help!

    Oh yeah, I ended up wrapping my phone tripod around my front bumper and recorded the LCA while stopping and going.. the shift in the LCA at the bushing was very clear. ha
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    I have to change both lca and uca in the next two weeks. Nice to hear the moogs are holding up. Done a lot of research on this subject myself. OEM cam bolts are a must. I’m thinking about replacing the tie rods as well but heard the moog boots are known to bulge and split.
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    I’d go OEM on tie rods. I plan on replacing mine because they’re getting tired. Worth the little bit extra cost if I can get another 125k miles outta em.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    I should have my write up completed by then. Also, try to rotate the cam adjustment plates 180*. This will tell you if they are seized or not.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    Don't risk the lower ball join, get OEM
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