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Space between UCA bolt?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tomcoma2832, Aug 14, 2022.

  1. Aug 14, 2022 at 5:18 PM
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    tomcoma2832

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    Was airing up my tires and noticed a gap between the washers/bolt and Upper control arms. Is that how they are suppose to be or is my suspension about to blow up?

    It is the same on both left and right side.
    There is a gap on both we’re the bolt head is and where the threads are

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  2. Aug 14, 2022 at 5:26 PM
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    I believe the bushings on the UCA's have a metal center portion that is slightly longer than the rubber isolators. Look in there real closely and see what you can see.
     
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    Nut torque is 90 ft-lbs IIRC, put a torque wrench on the nut and check at 80% if you're concerned, otherwise I agree with AJ.
     
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    While I still believe what I said I was curious so I went out and checked my own. They look a little bit closer than yours but there is still that gap to prevent the bushing from getting chewed up. Check the torque and see what that does.

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    If you look closely it appears the washer is bottomed out on the bushing's center sleeve, but like others have mentioned I'd still check the torque on it.
     

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