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Originally Posted by kolelt
My truck pulls to the left when breaking. Is that sign of bad LCA bushings?
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I have the same problem. I've replaced LBJs, ITREs, OTREs, coilovers, and steering rack bushings. I still have the original UBJs with 270k, so I'm not 100%. I think my problem is narrowed down to LCA bushings, maybe yours too.
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Mine would align, but pulled everywhere. I replaced the one bushing and truck is solid again. The other 3 have over 200K on them now.
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Yeah mine would "align" but wouldn't hold it when it was put back on the ground.
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Yeah those aftermarkets are worse than worn oem bushings. I installed polys. Still the best thing I've done to my truck. Solid now.
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I'm thinking about doing polys on my uppers!
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07-18-2016, 06:44 AM
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My truck pulls to the left when breaking. Is that sign of bad LCA bushings?
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It's a very good chance. Mine wasn't pulling all that bad with worn oem bushings. These after markets are terrible and causing the truck to pull hard right.
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It's a very good chance. Mine wasn't pulling all that bad with worn oem bushings. These after markets are terrible and causing the truck to pull hard right.
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Even after proper alignment?
I swapped mine out for Poly bushes a few years back, it did feel sharper, (Compared to old factory fitted parts) but I've since decided to swap and get a brand new factory lower arm.
I think I'm going to replace the rear with factory too.
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Even after proper alignment?
I swapped mine out for Poly bushes a few years back, it did feel sharper, (Compared to old factory fitted parts) but I've since decided to swap and get a brand new factory lower arm.
I think I'm going top replace the rear with factory too.
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Yes even after alignment it still was not fixable!
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My truck pulls to the left when breaking. Is that sign of bad LCA bushings?
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Worn out Bushings could cause that, I would also check to make sure you don't have a brake caliper hanging up or dragging. I've heard even a hanging rear brake could cause a pull.
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Even after proper alignment?
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Yea, my bushings aligned fine, drove down the road straight, but as soon as I hit the brakes, it would change lanes on me.
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I did my LCA bushings over the winter and it was a hell of a job. Alignment bolts seized, unbolting the steering rack, pressing out then in the new OEM bushings. Took a solid 10 hours and I never even got to the uppers. They are still sitting in my office.
However it was well worth it. The loud squeaking is gone. Truck feels brand new.
My only issue now is when I hit bumps at speed, the front seems to rattle. I'm thinking, well hoping, that it's either my front shocks just worn out or the uppers control arm
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I did my LCA bushings over the winter and it was a hell of a job. Alignment bolts seized, unbolting the steering rack, pressing out then in the new OEM bushings. Took a solid 10 hours and I never even got to the uppers. They are still sitting in my office.
However it was well worth it. The loud squeaking is gone. Truck feels brand new.
My only issue now is when I hit bumps at speed, the front seems to rattle. I'm thinking, well hoping, that it's either my front shocks just worn out or the uppers control arm
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I was looking at eBay you can used LCA for 60 a pop. And replace the bushig then and just a wrap the LCA. Rather then have your truck sit there on jacks.
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You can also find good used parts on Japanesetruckdismantling.net as well!
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I'm about to tackle this same job with my '99 4Runner SR5. Not looking forward to it. I went the way of the junkyard, purchasing two spare LCAs and then I bought new OEM bushings to go in both of them.
I'm going to purchase new steering rack bushings also and change all that out at the same time. I have the goal of using the Camburg Racing UCA's at some point so I'm not going to worry about changing those out just yet.
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I'm about to tackle this same job with my '99 4Runner SR5. Not looking forward to it. I went the way of the junkyard, purchasing two spare LCAs and then I bought new OEM bushings to go in both of them.
I'm going to purchase new steering rack bushings also and change all that out at the same time. I have the goal of using the Camburg Racing UCA's at some point so I'm not going to worry about changing those out just yet.
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Be sure to look up Timmy the toolman on YouTube. It will make your job much easier. He explains in great detail!
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Don't need to drop the rack when pulling cams. Just need to remove the mounting bolts for rack, and position down about 1", and out of the way.
I'd recommend only OEM LBJ's, and poly LCA bushings. Heat the LCA's just outside the bushing with a propane torch until you hear a pop. Then push out with a flat-head. Messy, but easy job.
Don't be scared of this job. New LCA bushings will dramatically change the way your truck handles. If you have over 100k miles, change em now. Text me @ 480.779.8307 if/when you get stuck.
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... and poly LCA bushings.
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The LCA bushing thing is confusing to me. Seems like half the forum goes OEM and the other half goes poly.
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The LCA bushing thing is confusing to me. Seems like half the forum goes OEM and the other half goes poly.
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Yeah it seems that way. The only real negative I've read most about the polys are the squeaking. I'm a firm believer in OEM though.. there's a reason why it last over 200k miles the first time!
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