My 2001 LC was starting to feel a bit sloppy, so started researching the sway bar link bushings here on the site. Did the fron and rear today and it took a total of 1.5 hours! What a difference, to the cornering and rear end sway. I did not replace the cushions, as I am waiting on poly ones.
Rear: The upper link mount was a bitch, so just removed the whole bracket. Easy. Used Energy Suspension universal on the uppers, but used the OEM rubber on the lowers. Used new hardware, a cheap investment. The Energy bushings are a tad looser than the factory rubber, but when tightened down, they snug right up. Used the original washers as well.
Front: So easy...did not even have to take the wheels off as long as the car was on flat ground. Used Toyota links and Energy poly bushings (same size as the rear, and they come in a 8 pack at Autozone). The only thing here, was I have to shave off 1/8" from the top bushing, to get everything to fit correctly.
Parts were from Autozone (Energy) and the OEM parts were from Dealer Parts Direct - saved about $25 over dealer prices.
The ride is amazing and so much better. The old bushings were worn down to the point that the rear links had 1/4 play up and down, and on both, the metal sleeves on the lowers just fell out. The car now goes through the corners with minimal sway. and does not feel at all unsettled when taking turns.
Nice way to spend a Saturday morning! Thanks to everyones help here, with all the pictures and advice!
Rear: The upper link mount was a bitch, so just removed the whole bracket. Easy. Used Energy Suspension universal on the uppers, but used the OEM rubber on the lowers. Used new hardware, a cheap investment. The Energy bushings are a tad looser than the factory rubber, but when tightened down, they snug right up. Used the original washers as well.
Front: So easy...did not even have to take the wheels off as long as the car was on flat ground. Used Toyota links and Energy poly bushings (same size as the rear, and they come in a 8 pack at Autozone). The only thing here, was I have to shave off 1/8" from the top bushing, to get everything to fit correctly.
Parts were from Autozone (Energy) and the OEM parts were from Dealer Parts Direct - saved about $25 over dealer prices.
The ride is amazing and so much better. The old bushings were worn down to the point that the rear links had 1/4 play up and down, and on both, the metal sleeves on the lowers just fell out. The car now goes through the corners with minimal sway. and does not feel at all unsettled when taking turns.
Nice way to spend a Saturday morning! Thanks to everyones help here, with all the pictures and advice!