Spindle bushings

ajfriz · 02-13-07, 10:35 AM

Where is the best place to get the brass bushings in the spindle of a 93 v6 IFS truck? I am working on one for the company that I work for, and it seems like they are getting screwed over on the price of these. Any ideas?

"N8" · 02-13-07, 10:55 AM

At any reputable toyota dealership the price should be 40$ for the inner and 20$ for the outer each. so to do both sides of the truck its going to cost 120$

ajfriz · 02-13-07, 11:25 AM

Damn I thought these would be a lot cheaper than that. Maybe we weren't getting bent over too bad.

Bear80 · 02-13-07, 12:18 PM

IMO, some toyota parts prices depend on their fequency of replacement. Which may be the case here.

I know people have discussed wearing these out and I can clearly see them wearing out, however they really should not. Case and point: My '94 4runner had 180k miles on it before I put manual hubs on and the bushings looked absolutely fine when I rebuilt the axles and hubs. My '86 truck with 340k miles still look brand new, of course with manual hubs. On my 80's axles they where fine and even when I repacked the birfields on my sister's 80 with 200k miles they did not need to be replaced. None had play in the axle on the bushings and none had the typical "ratteling" sound of a bad bushing. Also only my tuck has been 'wheeled since it's first day off the dealer lot and I mean 'wheeled hard.

For the price, and my experience I would not call the bushings a part that is needed for a typical overhaul of the front.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 02-13-07, 12:48 PM

May be a case of water in the hubs that was not taken care of for XXXXX miles...... I'll second that they are not a typical problem.

nat88toy · 02-13-07, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

May be a case of water in the hubs that was not taken care of for XXXXX miles...... I'll second that they are not a typical problem.

i can second that! i had water in one of my hubs that distroyed the outer spindle bushing but i have seen worn out ones, every thing wears out after a while

ajfriz · 02-13-07, 11:00 PM

These were def screwed. There was at least 1/4" of play in the shaft on each side. They were bad enough to destroy the c-clips that held them in place and destroyed the hubs. The good news for me was that I had hubs that would work for him so I traded him for an 85 front axle. That worked out nice.

"N8" · 02-14-07, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajfriz

These were def screwed. There was at least 1/4" of play in the shaft on each side. They were bad enough to destroy the c-clips that held them in place and destroyed the hubs. The good news for me was that I had hubs that would work for him so I traded him for an 85 front axle. That worked out nice.

lucky bastard!

ajfriz · 02-14-07, 01:19 PM

I just picked up that axle and it looks great! I can't believe this deal.

02-13-07, 10:35 AM	#1
ajfriz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	Spindle bushings Where is the best place to get the brass bushings in the spindle of a 93 v6 IFS truck? I am working on one for the company that I work for, and it seems like they are getting screwed over on the price of these. Any ideas? __________________ 1978 FJ40 283 v8-sold :( 1986 4runner SAS and stuff

02-13-07, 10:55 AM	#2
"N8" IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 437	At any reputable toyota dealership the price should be 40$ for the inner and 20$ for the outer each. so to do both sides of the truck its going to cost 120$ __________________ -Nate 88 PU long bed, pro comp 33's All Pro rear suspension Toyota factory e-locker 4/88's And a whole lot of dents contributed solely by new england's natural flora and fauna (mostly responsible is one species of flora... pine) (and the elusive new england delivery truck)

02-13-07, 11:25 AM	#3
ajfriz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	Damn I thought these would be a lot cheaper than that. Maybe we weren't getting bent over too bad. __________________ 1978 FJ40 283 v8-sold :( 1986 4runner SAS and stuff

02-13-07, 12:18 PM	#4
Bear80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS TLCA# 14779 Posts: 2,496	IMO, some toyota parts prices depend on their fequency of replacement. Which may be the case here. I know people have discussed wearing these out and I can clearly see them wearing out, however they really should not. Case and point: My '94 4runner had 180k miles on it before I put manual hubs on and the bushings looked absolutely fine when I rebuilt the axles and hubs. My '86 truck with 340k miles still look brand new, of course with manual hubs. On my 80's axles they where fine and even when I repacked the birfields on my sister's 80 with 200k miles they did not need to be replaced. None had play in the axle on the bushings and none had the typical "ratteling" sound of a bad bushing. Also only my tuck has been 'wheeled since it's first day off the dealer lot and I mean 'wheeled hard. For the price, and my experience I would not call the bushings a part that is needed for a typical overhaul of the front. __________________ 40th FZJ80 - Range Rover Recovery Vehicle Alamo City Land Cruisers -Benjamin-

02-13-07, 12:48 PM	#5
2ndGenToyotaFan No longer pre-approved... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 13872 Sign Up!!! You know you want to! Posts: 3,928	May be a case of water in the hubs that was not taken care of for XXXXX miles...... I'll second that they are not a typical problem. __________________ Jerod Online Toyota Parts Catalog!!! 89 4Runner "The James Caird" 01 4Runner, for my Jefferson State Cruisers

02-13-07, 11:00 PM	#7
ajfriz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	These were def screwed. There was at least 1/4" of play in the shaft on each side. They were bad enough to destroy the c-clips that held them in place and destroyed the hubs. The good news for me was that I had hubs that would work for him so I traded him for an 85 front axle. That worked out nice. __________________ 1978 FJ40 283 v8-sold :( 1986 4runner SAS and stuff

02-14-07, 01:19 PM	#9
ajfriz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	I just picked up that axle and it looks great! I can't believe this deal. __________________ 1978 FJ40 283 v8-sold :( 1986 4runner SAS and stuff

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