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Question about front suspension refresh??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stevespens, Nov 27, 2014.

  1. Nov 27, 2014 at 1:52 PM
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    stevespens

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    Hey folks. I have a quick question for you all. I'm going to do a refresh on the front suspension of my Taco. So far I have, upper arms with 900 miles on them. Lower A arms with under 10,000 miles. Complete anti sway bar with under 20,000 miles. New brake rotors and pads on the way. And I'm looking at tie rod ends now.

    What else do you all think I should consider while I have the front end off? Is there anything I'm not thinking of? I don't want to get into the steering system at this time. That could be a later project.

    Maybe wheel bearings? What else?
     
  2. Nov 28, 2014 at 12:00 AM
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    sub'd this thread!

    i just did the exact same thing, updated my 2006 front and literally asked the same questions about front bushings and warn parts i should look into replacing as well. looking forward to peoples advice on this.
     
  3. Nov 28, 2014 at 8:25 AM
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    Definitely do the wheel bearings.

    Why refresh the sway bar?
     
  4. Nov 28, 2014 at 8:27 AM
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    My 06 tie rod ends are still original at 377k miles and I have BEAT THEM HARD. I would leave them original unless you see symptoms of wear.
     
  5. Nov 28, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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    Qnyla, I grabbed the sway bar because it came with the two links.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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    Might as well do all new bushings while you have it apart.
     

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