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Front Shock Top Bushing - Need to replace?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bosshog1, Sep 10, 2020.

  1. Sep 10, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    bosshog1

    bosshog1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does this top rubber bushing look like it needs to be replaced? Obviously it's cracked, but can I get more miles out of it? Bushing looks the same on both sides.
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  2. Sep 10, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    bosshog1

    bosshog1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I may be wrong, but I thought you could replace this without full disassembly by supporting the control arm with a jack with you remove the top nut. Can anyone confirm?
     
  3. Sep 10, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Yes you're right I thought about that after I posted. Should be able to support the lca and take the pressure off the top by compressing the spring/lca with a jack. I would keep running them personally though unless they're causing you issues
     
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