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Help finding a shop to replace lower control arms

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by bajaracer, Jan 16, 2022.

  1. Jan 16, 2022 at 7:50 AM
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    bajaracer

    bajaracer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Good morning Guys,
    I was informed I need to replace the driver and passenger side lower control bushings on my prerunner. While these are torn down it would also be a good idea to replace ball joints. I took the truck to two reputable shops and they insist on using Moog or Mevoteck aftermarket parts but Id rather use Toyota factory parts. I can buy both complete lower control arms online fromCamelback Toyota for a great price. My question is… Can you guys recommend a shop that wouldn’t mind swapping out the arms? I’d really like to get this done once with genuine Toyota parts as this is my daily driver.
    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2022
  2. Jan 16, 2022 at 7:52 AM
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    windsor

    windsor Just a guy

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    Canopy, fitted seat covers, OBA with self leveling air bags, 100w solar, dual Rhino Rack Pioneer platforms, side & rear LED work/FU lights, CB, cell booster. 7x16 cargo conversion, 3" lift, 7'x6.5' fold down aluminum rear deck.
    Camelback Toyota?
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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    Maxx

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    I can install your lowers. Couple hours if your LCA bolts aren’t seized. Few more if hours if they are. DM me if you’d like.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2022 at 10:37 AM
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    azgunrunner

    azgunrunner A guy that knows a guy, that knows a guy...

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    I got a guy that worked for a toy dealership for over 10 years that does work out of his garage. He is over here in the Tuke area (32nd and the 202) let me know if you want that guy's info. Does some work for me at a super fair price. The other guy I would hit up is @Rextinkleton93.

    Speaking for LCAs, what are you going to go with? I'm about to do the same and I'm torn between Moogs or Mevotech. I want to be able to replace the ball joints at a later time if needed versus replacing the entire LCA.
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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    bajaracer

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    I’m just going to order both LCA’s online from the local Toyota dealership. It’s my daily and don’t want to mess again for a long time.
     
  6. Jan 23, 2022 at 6:16 PM
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  7. Feb 25, 2022 at 9:04 PM
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    EdsNotHere

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    I replaced both upper and lower on my pre-runner took me about three hours total. Including cleaning up my tools. Relatively easy job if you have Jack and stands.
     

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