Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement? (1 Viewer)

[Unitsmoke]

2014 GX 460 with 91k miles and KDSS. Noticed when I was doing the brakes that the front LCA bushings have radial cracking in the rubber. Is it normal or do they need to be replaced while I am upgrading the suspension? Based on reviewing other threads, it appears the bushing replacement process is hit or miss and will be a PIA. Also, if I am replacing the bushings should I also replace the ball joint?

Bushings seem like most people go back with OEM, Whiteline or Superpro. Advantages or disadvantages?

Ball Joint - Sankei 555 or OEM. I usually go with the greasable Moog, but it seems like people are having issues with Moog and the GX fitment.

 

[KJ6IRM]

Can you take pictures of the bushings and post them?

 

[Unitsmoke]

Struggled to get a picture of what I was describing with the cracking. These show the general condition of the rubber.

 

[KJ6IRM]

In my non-expert opinion, those bushings look fine to me. My 2012 has 125k miles with quite a few off road miles on it since 2016 and I don't see the need to replace the bushings on my car. In fact I just had it serviced at the local shop who recommended a few other things be done, like the stupid timing cover leak that is back after the dealer 'fixed' it a couple years ago, no mention of bushings.

 

[r2m]

I have to agree with KJ61RM, IMHO, they really don't look bad.
Perhaps take it to a couple of different certified shops and get a second and maybe a third opinion?

 

[Unitsmoke]

I spent some quality time under the truck this weekend changing the brake fluid and had a better chance to look at the LCA bushings. I think I am going to leave them on and do the lift without replacement. Thanks for the input!