99 Runner 4wd need advice on upper control arm bushings
12-11-2016, 04:00 PM
#1
99 Runner 4wd need advice on upper control arm bushings
Hey everyone,
I see OEM bushings are about 140.00 a set from toyota but i also see Energy and a few other companies sell a set for about 50 bucks.
Can anyone recommend an alternative to the crazy OEM prices? Thanks!
I see OEM bushings are about 140.00 a set from toyota but i also see Energy and a few other companies sell a set for about 50 bucks.
Can anyone recommend an alternative to the crazy OEM prices? Thanks!
12-12-2016, 02:11 AM
#2
I think the best person to ask this Blazeland I know I saw a thread about control arms from him.
I do know changing them is a major project because the bolts like to weld themselves to the steel shells just like spring hangers
Changing out the control arms with Bushings installed might be a option.
I would bet the price difference is the Toyota Bushings come with all the steel parts where the Energy Suspension does not just a guess.
Getting the steel shells out is a pain in the butt this is what makes the job so time consuming
I do know changing them is a major project because the bolts like to weld themselves to the steel shells just like spring hangers
Changing out the control arms with Bushings installed might be a option.
I would bet the price difference is the Toyota Bushings come with all the steel parts where the Energy Suspension does not just a guess.
Getting the steel shells out is a pain in the butt this is what makes the job so time consuming
12-13-2016, 02:06 PM
#3
There is a guy with a tacoma bushing / balljoint removal install guide on his own website. It involves his travels, his truck and has a section for his repairs. anyone have a link?? I deleted it by accident....but his site had great write ups
