87 runner sat for 3 years - should I replace all the bushings?
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87 runner sat for 3 years - should I replace all the bushings?
I am re-invigoratiing an 87 runner that has been sitting for about 3 years. I have replaced th ECU and igniter, and this puppy is running now!
I obviously have a number of items to work on. A friend mentioned that I may want to look at replacing all the bushings, as a truck sitting for that long may have cracks in the existing set.
Performance Accessories has a set to replace the bushings for ~$88. Is this something I should be looking at doing? What is the amount of time I am going to spend replacing the bushings?
Here is the link to the Performance Accessories bushing set
I obviously have a number of items to work on. A friend mentioned that I may want to look at replacing all the bushings, as a truck sitting for that long may have cracks in the existing set.
Performance Accessories has a set to replace the bushings for ~$88. Is this something I should be looking at doing? What is the amount of time I am going to spend replacing the bushings?
Here is the link to the Performance Accessories bushing set
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You can if you really want to, but that is highly un-necessary.... Your friend is making stuff up, Your bushings may be worn (i.e. spongy), but sitting around for 3 years would not have hurt them...
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. I am going to take a close look at the bushings in the suspension and body and make a better educated decision.
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Agreed. I would expect them to be in better shape sitting for 3 years than taking a beating every day for 3 years.
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The bushings should be fine. The 4WD and front end components are really stout on these trucks. I'd check the front brake calipers to see if they sticking after sitting that long though. Then, change out all the fluids and drive it for a while and see what else crops up, if anything.
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