1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

I'm all for science experiments but not when it comes to LCA bushings lol

 

What's the worst that can happen?

 

That's not a 1st gen

 

That spray lube won't do shit consider yourself warmed... Gotta slather them in energy suspentions proprietary lube

https://youtu.be/UbgEvh-rSl4

 

If I could go back in time I would probably just keep rubber bushings in everything on my truck. Since going to poly arm bushings, rack bushings, leaf spring bushings...probably others I'm forgetting...my truck sounds like a $5 hooker's 50 year old sleeping cot every time I go over a speed bump. And yes I've slathered all of those bushings with the uber sticky PTFE silicone lube before install. More than once on some occasions

 

I've done pretty much everything in poly now, and still the only squeaking is from the leaf springs (themselves, not the shackle bushings).

 

link and coilovers

 

Yeah leaf springs are just perpetually noisy, I made my peace with those awhile ago. Although Dakars are next level noisy in my experience

I'm fairly certain most of mine in the front end is my UCA bushings...still. They got super noisy after I replaced them with new ones because the old ones had play. Took them out and regreased them without much change. Now I just keep my windows up and radio on. And chuckle when my truck goes over a small bump next to some pedestrians on the sidewalk and they freak out from the sound.

 

What are you saying?

 

I assume its like saying '40s and tons' to someone in jest, but 3 link and coilovers instead

 

Gotta start a new trend

 

Why not both

 

https://youtu.be/_FqkJyWdMUw

 

My truck may be good, but the 4runner squeaks to high heaven over any bump from somewhere in the front. I'm hoping its the old LCA bushings just completely destroyed causing it and these Whitelines fix it, because I'm trying to sell it this winter/spring. I've replaced all the other main areas except UCAs.

 

You need a better stereo to drown out the noise

 

Lol next owner's job

Edit with my fixes since I purchased last year. Obviously labor not included:


[General info]
Paint color: K79 (dark green pearl) ("imperial jade mica"?)

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Spark plugs checked/gapped (1,2,3,5): 275k (no oil, slightly corroded; check in 15-20k)
Air filter: 270k
Spark plug wires: 275k [$35]
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): 275k [$35]
New battery: 11/2020
All door lock actuators: 12/2020, 275k [$220]
New LED lighting/headlights/sidemarkers: 12/2020, 275k (excl. cigarette tray, front map lights, and rear/brake/backup) [$50]
Hatch struts replaced: 12/2020, 275k [$40]
Antenna replaced & window antenna joined to head unit: 12/2020, 275k [$40]
Head faceplate reconstruction: 12/2020, 275k
Rear hatch lock reconstruction: 12/2020, 275k
New key fobs (2): 12/2020 [$20]
Front wipers: 12/2020 [$10]
Rear wiper (blade swap only): 12/2020 [$5]
Brake pedal pad replaced: 12/2020, 275k [$5]
Rear differential housing resealed: 275k [$10]
U-joints (2 - main driveshaft): 275k [$40]
Bilstein rear shocks: 275k [$180]
Front & rear stabilizer bar bushings: 275k [$40]
Tie rods: 275k [$80]
Lower ball joints (+grease): 275k [$70]
Valve cover gaskets/spark plug gaskets/bolt gaskets: 275k [$30]
Front coilovers: 276k [$300] (used warranty credit for new struts)
New tires: 276.5k [$700]
Alignment: 276.5k [$80]
Steering rack: 277k [$150] (+ fluid) + poly bushings [$35]
Starter: 277.5k, 8/2021 [$80]
Re-align toe: 277.5k

Still needs: LCA bushings, seat belt retractors, oil pan seal, oil sender seal, axle seals, paint

 

When its up on stands give the top of the tire a good push and see if there's movement, if there is its likely the UCA bushings.

Funny enough, mine weren't noisy at all when they were bad...I had to put brand new ones in for it to start howling like a banshee.