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Originally Posted by Trail Taxi
My 4Runner is on jack stands with the front tires and shocks/springs removed. I have gotten under it and used crowbars and other pry tools to try and move the front LCAs to see if the bushings show any sloppiness. I'm either A) happy that I can't see any play or B) I just don't have enough leverage or I'm applying the force in the wrong area.
As much as I'd like the answer to be "A" I can't believe that at 233K miles that the original bushings are still ok.
Anybody have a clever "shade tree" trick to check the bushings in this situation? Yes, I could remove the arms and check the bushings or replace the shocks and tires/wheels and wiggle the steering wheel with my finger on the bushing area but laziness prevails.....
Oh, it does not pull to one side or the other when braking but does "pulse" under braking like warped rotors but the rotors are ok.
So for you clever folks, is there a trick I can use to determine the condition of the bushings without LCA removal or full reassembly?
If there is an existing thread please feel free to direct me there.
TIA, TT
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since you are halfway there you might as well replace them all 4 are like 65 bucks on amazon Whiteline W53377A Control Arm Bushing
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9GQMT0..._RQRtBbP2BD9QN
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mtbtim
has a good video for replacing these in the video thread.