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LCAs - who makes good ones?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Scott B., Dec 16, 2019.

  1. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    Scott B.

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    It is time to rebuild the LCAs in my 2015.

    I plan to swap in aftermarket LCAs temporarily while I rebuild my Toyota ones. The question is, who makes good aftermarket replacements?

    I know about MOOG, but have heard about some issues. MEVOTECH seems pretty serious about their parts, but I do not know of anyone with personal experience.

    Any suggestions and/or experiences, good or bad?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Dec 17, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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    Have the mevotech on mine, still haven't rebuilt oems. They seem decent, fit well, lbj boot looks a little dry after 6 months but no leaks. Would recommend as replacement or just temporary.
     
  3. Dec 17, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    Thank you both for your opinions.

    It sounds like I can't go wrong with either. I'll see with is more "cost effective".
     
  4. Dec 17, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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  5. Dec 17, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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  6. Dec 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    So I’ve got to swap out my oem LCA’s cause the bushings are going, ordered new ones. Anyone got good advice or word of caution with the swap process? I’m doing tie rods at the same time as well, cause I need them anyway.
    Thanks
     
  7. Dec 18, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    Mark you alignment tabs and your tie rods, will get you close enough to drive for an alignment!!
     
  8. Dec 18, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    I should mark the cam bolt as well I’d assume
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    Yeah, that's what I meant!!!
     
  10. Dec 19, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    I’ve got an 03 have you ever heard of having to disassemble the steering rake to get one of the bolts out
     

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