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Lower Control arms - replace bushing or whole arm?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sack17, Apr 14, 2016.

  1. Apr 14, 2016 at 6:13 AM
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    Sack17

    Sack17 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So like a handful of you all it sounds like my passenger side cam bolt sleeve is seized inside of the bushing (passenger front closest to the front bumper).

    Question 1) Can the stock arm bushings be replaced fairly easily once the arm is removed?

    Question 2) Can I replace the stock bushings with poly's in the stock arms?

    Question 3) Would it be way easier to just replace the arm completely so it comes with all new bushings and lower ball joint?
     
    Last edited: Apr 14, 2016

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