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Advice on replacing lower control arms

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Hornedfrog53, Feb 22, 2018.

  1. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Ive looked all over on here for write ups. I found one YouTube video. Anyways. I’m replacing my lower and upper control arms. Moog lowers and jba uppers. Uppers seem fairly simple. Any advice on the lowers?? I don’t have rust issues but got new bolts on stand by just Incase. Also bought new wheelers super bumps so that’s also one less thing to worry about. Thanks as always.
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    There's probably the same amount of work (possibly less) in replacing the LCAs as it is to replace the UCAs. It should be pretty straight forward once you get in there. I've done it without removing the coilover, but what's another three bolts if it makes install easier for you? A floor jack will help you align everything once you start putting everything back together.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    Easier to do the LCA. Remove two cam bolts, remove two 19mm spindle bolts. Remove shock bolt and done
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Make sure you mark your cam tabs with a good paint pen so you can get it as close to the same alignment until you get to a alignment shop
     
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    I had to cut mine off. I threw them away.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2018 at 4:27 AM
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    Thank you for finding that video! That doesn’t seem to awful. I’ve had my alignment done like 5 times over the last 2 months so hopefully mine aren’t to bad.
     
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