I was told that I needed to spend close to $4k to replace both of the control arms as the bushings alone cannot be replaced. Isn't there any other solution?
This for an 08 LC
This for an 08 LC
Lower Control Arm Bushings are shot...
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You got lied to, #12
Suspension Components for 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | Boch Toyota South
Also get a set of these as you'll probably need to cut your old ones out.
http://www.spcalignment.com/compone...ruiser&year=2008 - 2017&from=USAFrom&to=USATo
Suspension Components for 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | Boch Toyota South
Also get a set of these as you'll probably need to cut your old ones out.
http://www.spcalignment.com/compone...ruiser&year=2008 - 2017&from=USAFrom&to=USATo
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Thanks for the idea. I wonder how long I can just run them as is...
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It seems I didn't get lied to. I called Boch Toyota and they said the last Toyota where you could just buy lower control arm bushings and not the control arms as well, was the '96 Camry. Even though the parts are in fact listed separately, as you pointed out, they are not sold separately or replaced independent of the control arm itself. I talked to two separate independent toyota shops that confirmed that to replace the bushings you must also replace the control arms.
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You can definitely order new bushings. Trust me
From where? And then who will install them? I'm a driver not a mechanic.
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I called the link you posted and they said they would not sell me just the bushings. I can't find a single " semi-decent" shop that says they can buy the bushings only and then install them. It appears you're mistaken.
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Specifically the shops I've discussed this with are: Desert Toy in Phoenix, AZ Japan Auto Repair in San Rafael, CA Independent Toyota & Lexus in Las Vegas, NV and Precision Performance in Las Vegas, NV.
If you can give me the name of a parts rep that will sell me the parts and the name of a shop that is willing to do the install, I would appreciate it as I do not want to replace what appears to be perfectly good metal. Thank you
If you can give me the name of a parts rep that will sell me the parts and the name of a shop that is willing to do the install, I would appreciate it as I do not want to replace what appears to be perfectly good metal. Thank you
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
@earthsurfer I've got one good lower control arm i'll give you for the price of shipping. its from an 08. 142K miles when pulled.
truck was in Tucson since new. no rust, never off road.
pm where you are at and i'll see what shipping would cost, if you want it. 50% there.
truck was in Tucson since new. no rust, never off road.
pm where you are at and i'll see what shipping would cost, if you want it. 50% there.
Markuson
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TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
trying to bank some good Karma before this year's wheeling season. Hopefully I used up all the bad Karma last year in Moab....
Wifey did amazing getting us home, but has been turned off to wheeling in Utah.....
Wifey did amazing getting us home, but has been turned off to wheeling in Utah.....
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The bushings are 48654-60040 and 48655-60040 front and rear. I had to call 4 dealers before I got Toyota of downtown LA that said they would sell them without buying the lower control arms also which are 48068-60030 and 48069-60030 left and right.
When I asked why I couldn't find anyone to just install the bushings, the rep suggested is that it's much easier to install the new lower control arms as well.
So, thank you Tony P for sticking with this issue, but I still need to find a shop that will just install the bushings. I'm currently in Las Vegas, NV...any suggestions?
I find this type of ignorance and/or dishonesty on the part of supposedly reputable repair shops to be highly frustrating.
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Thank you for your kind offer. I really just want to find someone fairly local to Las Vegas, NV who is willing to install the bushings only. The actual control arms both seem to be in good condition. In any case, I think you'll receive the desired karma points for your offer.
Markuson
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It's certainly easier for the worker just to replace it with an entirety new arm but if your lower ball joints are in good shape its kind of a waste of money. If you needed lower ball joints too, then I'd say sure. Granted, the tradeoff in labor might even it out who knows?
As for a shop to do the swap in Vegas, no idea. Pressing out and replacing bushings is very simple for any shop... usually.
As for a shop to do the swap in Vegas, no idea. Pressing out and replacing bushings is very simple for any shop... usually.
Ball joints arent expensive to swap out just for the record. I replaced the LCA bushings and cam bolts last year along with sway bar bushings. These items are available, might come straight from the mothership in Japan but you can obtain them. If you are ever in question and get the run around again give a private message to @beno and he might help you out with sourcing your needs. Tony saved you some loot. You owe him some push-ups
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