Reed23

So after using my weak google fu, and looking for stronger/better/longer lasting parts. The general consensus seems to be use factory parts, But I don't always feel like that is the case. Like in the event of the 5040 idler arm which has a larger shaft diameter than the sankei 555 and switching over to brass bushing for it when they get worn.

idler arm: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/IdlerArm.shtml#FAQ

has anyone else discovered better than factory parts?

wyoming9

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Only after Toyota parts are obsolete and I have no other options in the area of Steering and Suspension and Engine Electronics do I look at after market

RAD4Runner

Exactly what parts are you looking for?

I second this^^^.

O.P.
When you actually do find after-market parts that are "stronger/better/longer lasting parts" than OEM, please let us know

wallytoo

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so one part out of 2,000 and you feel toyota parts aren't generally better than aftermarket? at least come up with multiple examples.