My 2000 has been making a grinding/rubbing/squeaking noise from the front end for a few weeks. I poked around yesterday and noticed the upper control arm bushing ball joints on both sides were torn. The PO had the TB's cranked up to level the truck. Maybe this caused them to tear? Or maybe the wear of 225K. Regardless I cranked the Tb's down when I put new tires on for some sweet front droop since I think it rides better this way, suspension is OEM set up.
I guess my questions are can I replace this bushings by themselves($8.64 a piece from Camelback Toyota) or is there some reason I need to replace the whole control arm and the bushings that come with it($46.10 a pair). I am placing an order for OEM parts soon, OEM shocks, rear sway bar links/bushings and would like to order everything I need in one order.
Thanks for any feedback/opinions.
I guess my questions are can I replace this bushings by themselves($8.64 a piece from Camelback Toyota) or is there some reason I need to replace the whole control arm and the bushings that come with it($46.10 a pair). I am placing an order for OEM parts soon, OEM shocks, rear sway bar links/bushings and would like to order everything I need in one order.
Thanks for any feedback/opinions.