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Control arm bolts

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco2.74X2, Apr 5, 2023.

  1. Apr 5, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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    Taco2.74X2

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    Good afternoon all!

    I am replacing most of my front end on my truck and can’t seem to take out the bolts that hold in the lower control arm and I would like to use them again if I’m able. Any advice on how to remove them and or where to buy new ones, I can’t seem to find them anywhere.
    I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L RWD
    Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 5, 2023 at 10:57 AM
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    10YSON

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    I also have an 06 and when I replaced the front end on my truck the shop had to cut half the bolts to get them off.
     
  3. Apr 5, 2023 at 12:28 PM
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    They're probably frozen with the adjusters. Search the forum, there's info on LCA bolts, specifically how to cut the tube/bolt so you can replace them.

    If they're stuck, salvaging them is not going to be an option unless you figure out some way to press them out. Which nobody does, because the bolts are relatively cheap.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    Thanks I appreciate it. Do you know where I might be able to find replacement bolts? I talked to all my local parts stores but nobody has them and they tell me they aren’t able to order them.
     
  5. Apr 5, 2023 at 1:41 PM
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    Did you try at the Toyota Dealer?
     
  6. Apr 5, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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    I have not. I’m sure they can get them for me, I just didn’t know if I could find them elsewhere and save some $$$

    Thank you for the suggestion!
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2023 at 3:27 PM
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    When I did mine, I bought the bushings at a parts store but I bought the replacement hardware from a Toyota dealership. I can't recommend this enough.
     
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