control arm

  1. Luke M

    Factory Torsion Bar Orientation

    Quick question, I see that they are marked R and L, but does it matter which end goes into the control arm, and which end goes into the adjuster? Also, has anyone noticed that the R and L side bars are clocked differently. Looks like the L side is 5 splines counterclockwise, while the R is 4...
  2. R

    Interesting Upper Control Arm Info

    While browsing UCA for 2005 GX470 and knowing that the 5th gen to 23 4runner has same UCA, I discovered on rock auto that 2004,2005 4runner 6 and 8 cyl both use the same UCA as the gx470 and 23 4runner.
  3. N

    Upper Control Arm Ball Joint - Help

    Hey all, Had a half successful half frustrating day today while trying to replace my stock upper control arms with SPC arms. I started on the passenger side, I used a 5 ton puller which wouldn't make the ball joint budge, then I can't tell you how many times I hit the damn ball joint with my...
  4. R

    100 Series Control Arm - Feedback

    Hi. I have a 98 LC. For 5 years no mechanic has said anything about my control arms and now one is saying that mine are not ok (maybe unsafe) and look unusual and aftermarket. Recently I'm hearing noise in my steering when turning tighter in a parking lot etc. Do these look ok to you? Pics of...
  5. D

    For Sale  Fort Worth: Total Chaos rear and front upper arms and track bar

    Have a a bunch of total chaos stuff and some stock parts. Maybe $2k worth of stuff. 18k miles on it. Zero off road. All highway. TC started squeaking a little bit. 4wheel parts said I could replace the balls or lubricate them. Decided to just swap some parts out as it was over built for what I...
  6. B

    Lift?

    So I just was told I have a loose control arm or something on the front driver side and it wouldn’t allow them to align to tires. Would now be the time to go for a 2” lift or something in that range. Or just replace to control arm.
  7. DEENO88

    Axle Replacement

    Hi there, I recently purchased a 2001 Lexus LX 470. The CV boots are leaky. I’m looking into cvj axles. They seem like the best option for affordability and quality. Im wanting to replace the control arms as well. Does anyone have any resources for both these repairs? videos or part numbers...
  8. Sykoslug

    For Sale  Las Vegas: 100 series spare tire cross member & hoist,stock suspension parts, plus OME 2865 rear springs

    Hello mudders, Up for sale: Spare Tire cross member and Hoist- $150 stock factory oem Front Upper Control Arms- $75 Stock front differential cross member -$50 **SOLD** - Rear Upper Control Arms $50 for Both Lower Control Arms- $50 for both Toyota/Tokico front shocks w/approx 30K miles on them...
  9. bigredmachine

    For Sale  upper and lower 4runner rear contorl arms in nj

    I have a set of both upper and lower control arms available, both came off of an axle that was swapped. bushings are in good condition, arms are straight and came off of a truck had the axle replaced due to a bad rear. 50 for either upper or lower and 80 for both plus shipping if you want to go...
  10. onemudder

    LX470 FRONT shock absorber bushing/cushion metal on metal scraping with every turn of the wheel at this point

    2001 LX470 here. I was reading an earlier post about the rear shock bushings....( Rear shock absorber bushing/cushion ) got me thinking to post about my Front bushings -- I think the bushing/cushion metal is so worn away that I'm getting metal scraping with every turn of the wheel . Here's a...
  11. 2

    Front end squeak - upper/lower control arms. Toyota dealership vs local

    My front suspension and steering have started getting really squeaky. Took it to Toyota dealership and their diagnosis was that upper and lower control arms and ball joints all need replacing. They quoted me $4k for the work. Local shop will do the lot for $1.2k but with ISG (international...
  12. H

    For Sale  40,55,60,80 misc. parts NV

    I have an assortment of parts for sale. These are all new items. Parts are raw steel, ready for paint or powder except 80 drop brackets, they are red powder. This is some surplus stock I acquired from a manufacture, they have never been installed. Parts are located in Southern Nevada. I only...
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