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Non-OEM Replacement Lower Control Arms

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ItalynStylion, Oct 6, 2015.

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  1. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    my truck better hover off the ground using these things
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2016 at 10:28 AM
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    @ItalynStylion So which brand did you go with and how have they held up?
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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    Any updates....I ordered the Moog Brand LCA assemblies with ball joint to replace my LCA bushings. At $100 a piece from RockAuto seems like a good investment of my time. Want to know what you think. Been on almost every thread on why I shouldn't buy Moog but the hell with it, I have had Moog BJ on my truck for over 150k miles and they seem fine.
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2016 at 1:46 PM
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    I have acDelco stock replacement so far so good. Compared to the stock there seems to be no difference
     
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  5. Sep 13, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    I have received the Moog replacement LCA with Ball Joints, seem to be a nice fit. I also purchase some used LCA from a 2013 Tacoma with over 20K miles on them. I am going to compare the Moog replacement to the used stock ones and then I'll make a decision on whether to install the new or used ones. Either way, I need them to get alignment right. I'll keep you guys posted.
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    Yeah just use a torch and replace the ball joint. What could possibly go wrong?

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/93CtsxrRksc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    Old thread but were those the Moog's? How'd they hold up?
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    They did fine for the time they served. I ended up just pressing in a new ball joint on my old LCA and then I sold the replacement LCAs I had bought to another member going through the same thing.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    I appreciate the response. They were moog's, right?

    Just curious, what was the reasoning behind doing the job a second time to put your oem's back on?
     
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  10. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Ive used dorman on other vehicles with no complaints, moog is decent but piss me off. For instance each time i get a pair of say ball joints or tie rods, ill have diff color boots since they just rebox other brands, quality is fine though
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    I prefer OEM when possible. The moogs were great to hold me over and keep the truck drivable whilst I was replacing the ball joint in the OEM arm.
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    I agree, will try to go OEM if possible. Money wise it's a big difference but i'd rather not do the job twice.
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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    Man it would be a great time to add the All Pro or another fab placess spindle gussets. Hold on link coming
     
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  14. Mar 2, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    I have yet to find a Dorman part that would hold a candle to OEM or Moog. Dorman makes a complete line of parts for people (or used car dealers) who care only about price and nothing about long term reliability.
     
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  16. Dec 18, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    Do you have a part number for the moog replacement LCA? I found a bunch of them on Rockauto, but they dont say they are for 4WD. I dont want to buy something that wont fit. I have heard good things about Mevotech now but I cant find one for 4WD as well. Any input would be awesome.
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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  18. Dec 18, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    All joint is easy. I can have both lowers done in 30 min tops.
     
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  19. Dec 18, 2017 at 9:38 AM
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    What brand are they? Seems like anything non oem people say won’t last at all. I’m going with the moogs that are about $100 a piece on Amazon. I’m hoping they last a couple years. I just don’t see why people would make parts that can’t last 2 or more years. Hopefully the moogs do
     
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