Do 2nd Gen Lower Control Arms exist?
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Do 2nd Gen Lower Control Arms exist?
Hey all,
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Last year I finally got a hold of a 95 4x4, went to get it aligned, and was sent home with "bent control arms."
I was wondering where on earth other 90-95 4runner owners are getting their lower control arms from! Every parts site has turned me away, and I can only find a single lower arm on PartsGeek for $280. I can find the uppers left and right but, man, the lowers seem to be hiding at every turn. I'd really like to get this truck aligned with some quality parts, and will take all the help I can get. I've heard much controversy over MOOG parts and would really just like to get anything that will hold up over time (and a few bumps here and there).
Long time reader, first time poster.
Last year I finally got a hold of a 95 4x4, went to get it aligned, and was sent home with "bent control arms."
I was wondering where on earth other 90-95 4runner owners are getting their lower control arms from! Every parts site has turned me away, and I can only find a single lower arm on PartsGeek for $280. I can find the uppers left and right but, man, the lowers seem to be hiding at every turn. I'd really like to get this truck aligned with some quality parts, and will take all the help I can get. I've heard much controversy over MOOG parts and would really just like to get anything that will hold up over time (and a few bumps here and there).
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Thanks for all the replies!
I was hoping to refrain from junkyards/used arms so I wouldn't have to replace the bushings. Also, rock auto doesn't have any lowers for the 2nd gen, that was definitely the first place I looked.
Turns out cut rate auto parts found MOOG brand lowers (their website doesn't even have them!) in California and can get them up here by next weekend.
I guess I was just more curious if there was some reason behind the shortage. It seems like production for the earlier models was stopped, or at least significantly reduced. Seems like for most other truck models you can buy a full front control arm set on Amazon pretty easy.
Anyway, until next time!!
I was hoping to refrain from junkyards/used arms so I wouldn't have to replace the bushings. Also, rock auto doesn't have any lowers for the 2nd gen, that was definitely the first place I looked.
Turns out cut rate auto parts found MOOG brand lowers (their website doesn't even have them!) in California and can get them up here by next weekend.
I guess I was just more curious if there was some reason behind the shortage. It seems like production for the earlier models was stopped, or at least significantly reduced. Seems like for most other truck models you can buy a full front control arm set on Amazon pretty easy.
Anyway, until next time!!
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"Bent lower control arms" on a 2nd gen? I'm sure it's possible, but seems unlikely unless the truck was wrecked or jumped. They are pretty tough, and just normal driving and offroading won't do a thing to them. I'd ask the alignment shop how they know the arms are "bent". More likely worn bushings.
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