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Upper Control Arm Bushings Torque Question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by imjustabill1970, Dec 27, 2021.

  1. Dec 27, 2021 at 8:40 AM
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    imjustabill1970

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    I found this thread in the 2nd Gen section...but wonder the same thing about the 3rd Gen.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/upper-arm-bushings-what-torque.86848/

    Where the top portion of the UCA meets the truck, what are the torque specs for those bolts?

    I currently have tubular Icon UCAs that require me to grease them. In order to grease the bushings, I need to loosen the bolts while the vehicle is lifted off of the ground and tighten them to factory specs when it's back on the ground (according to this video).

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    With that style poly bushing, they can be torqued whenever, doesn't need to be on the ground. Spec is 85ft#'s
     
  3. Dec 27, 2021 at 9:57 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2021 at 12:49 PM
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    Question - The grease for the upper poly bushings, can it be the same as the delta joint in the UCA? Icon recommends NLGI #2.

    Thanks.
     
  5. Dec 31, 2021 at 12:55 PM
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    From Lucas? Cool, thanks.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    Last I spoke with Icon, they recomend Grey moly grease for the bushings and delta joint. Most manufacturers are going to default to that. TC and Camburg want super lube in the bushings, but Grey moly will do just as good. In truth, really as long as you're luring them, just about any grease will do.
     
  7. Mar 30, 2022 at 6:56 AM
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    Q: Is there a purpose to loosening the bolt that runs through the bushing?
     
  8. Mar 30, 2022 at 7:31 AM
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    Thanks! That helps a lot. Was wondering about it because the bolt to loosen the bushings on my truck just happens to be hidden behind the reservoir of my shock.
     

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