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Is this a worn upper control arm

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 98tacojunky, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. Nov 28, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    98tacojunky

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  2. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Is the upper balljoint attached?
     
  3. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    98tacojunky

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    Yes this is with it sitting on the ground normally. Not jacked up or anything. Just simply wedged a pry bar under the control arm and on the coil and prying upward
     
  4. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    yikes, is there play in the balljoint?
     
  5. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    None that I’ve been able to find. I’m hoping this control arm is the cause for my clunk over bumps at slower speed.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    IwasDacapsterAz

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    Looks like it could be a bit loose , torque it up.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    I’ve tried it’s tight
     
  8. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    What brand are those
     
  9. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    Stock unfortunately
     
  10. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    IwasDacapsterAz

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    Pretty big gap at the front where the bushing is supposed to ride on that washer,
     
  11. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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    I’ll have to take another look. It looks like the center of the bushing is touching the washer
     

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