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Replace bushings or ... the whole lower arm?

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

  1. Apr 14, 2016 at 11:14 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) Is it a pain in the ass to replace the stock bushings with poly's?

    Question 3) Would it be way easier to just replace the arm completely so it comes with all new bushings and lower ball joint?
     
  2. Apr 14, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    inesshell

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    i personally would replace the bushings, if you dont have a place to rent a press or have one you can take it to napa and they will press things out/in usually for around 35-45 per side. I dont how how much a new arm would cost.
     
  3. Apr 14, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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    Sack17

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    Yea that's the delima...

    I can get a new set of bushings for both lower arms for like $89 and have them monday

    or

    Order 2 new arms from Rock Auto that are Moog (with new bushings and new ball joint) for $218

    So for peace of mind just get the whole damn shabang? Haha fml
     
  4. Apr 14, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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    inesshell

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    just get the new arms, save the pain and suffering i went through to save a few bucks.
     
  5. Apr 14, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    Sack17

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    Yea good call man for sure.
    Thank you for the advice!
     

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