SuperPro poly LCA bushings

[cruiserpatch]

Has anyone ever installed the polyurethane LCA bushings from superpro?

I am a dumbass and bought the UCA bushings by mistake so I started researching the install and haven't found much.

Here is a link to the 100 series products they offer: Products - https://superprousa.com/collections/all/1998-lexus-lx470-base-esi2409433

From what I can tell, it looks like the bushings are only the sleeve implying that I will need to reuse the OEM metal housing. If that's the case, why should I bother pressing out the housing at all?

Front Control Arm Lower-Rear Bushing Kit

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Front Control Arm Lower-Inner Front Bushing Kit

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Here are the very detailed manufacturer instructions:

 

[silvarshooter]

Somebody posted having done that in response to a question about the #2s. So I know it’s been done. I wouldn’t, I did poly bushing on my frontier and they ride harsh and are noisier. Get oem bushings, is my opinion, there is plenty of info on here, you just have to dig. Try google search. I did both the arm and frame bushings with a homage press.

 

[cruiserpatch]

Somebody posted having done that in response to a question about the #2s. So I know it’s been done. I wouldn’t, I did poly bushing on my frontier and they ride harsh and are noisier. Get oem bushings, is my opinion, there is plenty of info on here, you just have to dig. Try google search. I did both the arm and frame bushings with a homage press.

I’d prefer poly for my application. I actually bought OEM bushings but they deflect too much.

I’m pretty familiar with the process for the no. 2, I was just curious if anyone has documented the process of exchanging the OEM rubber for the polys

Thanks for the reply

 

[silvarshooter]

Right on, not sure on that.

 

[medtro]

I am a dumbass and bought the UCA bushings by mistake so I started researching the install and haven't found much.

I’d prefer poly for my application. I actually bought OEM bushings but they deflect too much.

I am confused. You prefer poly and you are a dumbass?

 

[cruiserpatch]

I am confused. You prefer poly and you are a dumbass?

Hey, that’s funny right there

 

[Somebodyelse5]

for the effort, i wouldn't install poly... but, do what you wanna.

 

[cruiserpatch]

for the effort, i wouldn't install poly... but, do what you wanna.

it’s not that hard to undo

 

[Somebodyelse5]

it’s not that hard to undo

I guess if you enjoy fiddling with torsion bars

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Did my LCA bushings #1 and #2 two months ago and polyurethane was my first option (like what I did for my rack and pinion bushings). Realizing the oem lasted for 260k miles with half the price of aftermarket polyurethane, and toyota put in millions of R&D funds to come up with the final product, I eventually went for the oem. “Basic and reliable” for me is good enough for the lca bushings.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I’d prefer poly for my application. I actually bought OEM bushings but they deflect too much.

I’m pretty familiar with the process for the no. 2, I was just curious if anyone has documented the process of exchanging the OEM rubber for the polys

Thanks for the reply

What's your application? You turning it into a race car or something?

 

[hoser]

From what I can tell, it looks like the bushings are only the sleeve implying that I will need to reuse the OEM metal housing. If that's the case, why should I bother pressing out the housing at all?

I'm pretty sure the entire OE bushing comes out with the outer sleeve (or housing as you referred to it) and the SuperPro bushing goes in as is. The poly bushing has an inner sleeve that rotates versus the OE style rubber that is fused to the inner and outer sleeve.

 

[cruiserpatch]

I guess if you enjoy fiddling with torsion bars

Torsion bars can stay in the rear receivers. Just gotta wiggle wiggle. It’s the frame mounts that became a pain. I need a skid plate or two

 

[cruiserpatch]

I'm pretty sure the entire OE bushing comes out with the outer sleeve (or housing as you referred to it) and the SuperPro bushing goes in as is. The poly bushing has an inner sleeve that rotates versus the OE style rubber that is fused to the inner and outer sleeve.

I’m hoping that’s the case. It’ll be pretty obvious when they arrive.

If that is the case, it’ll be super easy to replace them if I don’t like them

 

[cruiserpatch]

Did my LCA bushings #1 and #2 two months ago and polyurethane was my first option (like what I did for my rack and pinion bushings). Realizing the oem lasted for 260k miles with half the price of aftermarket polyurethane, and toyota put in millions of R&D funds to come up with the final product, I eventually went for the oem. “Basic and reliable” for me is good enough for the lca bushings.

I hear that logic and agree that it’s sound but Mr. T had comfort and roads in mind for the IFS 100 series. I have dirt, washboards, rocks, and pavement in mind. Might be a jack of all trades situation but i would prefer that to a master of the highway on the rocks

 

[cruiserpatch]

What's your application? You turning it into a race car or something?

 

[ga12r1]

I just replaced the oem LCA bushings in my 200 with Superpro and its like a different truck. My stock bushings weren't in bad shape but I was seeing a ton of deflection. Trucks feels so much tighter now and I'm no longer having to make constant adjustments during long sweeping curves (not really something I care about but it was a huge surprise). I think the factory rubber is great until your at 35"+ tires. As far as comfort goes the only rubber left on my trucks steering/suspension is the track bar (which I plan to change to heims with a 7075 aluminum link soon) and I don't think its overly harsh, but its not really for comfort at this point anyways.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I just replaced the oem LCA bushings in my 200 with Superpro and its like a different truck. My stock bushings weren't in bad shape but I was seeing a ton of deflection. Trucks feels so much tighter now and I'm no longer having to make constant adjustments during long sweeping curves (not really something I care about but it was a huge surprise). I think the factory rubber is great until your at 35"+ tires. As far as comfort goes the only rubber left on my trucks steering/suspension is the track bar (which I plan to change to heims with a 7075 aluminum link soon) and I don't think its overly harsh, but its not really for comfort at this point anyways.

I'd be more concerned about folks in 100's with 35's having zero down travel

 

[ga12r1]

I'd be more concerned about folks in 100's with 35's having zero down travel

I hear ya. I got 6 up and 6 down.

 

[cruiserpatch]

I'd be more concerned about folks in 100's with 35's having zero down travel

Can confirm, I have some up and not a lot down. I guess I should measure or something