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Old 09-26-2020, 03:06 PM #1
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Front LCA Bushings Bad

When I started my build about two years ago, I didn't know better and had the LCAs replaced with unknown (not OEM) LCAs because the bushings were bad and thay had a good amount of rust on them. I have very few miles on them and the bushings are already shot, causing pull to the left under braking. The steering wheel goes right. I looked at the LCAs while turning the wheel and the rear bushings don't even prevent the LCAs from touching the mount. Wow...

What is my best course of action? Just buy OEM control arms? Can I put OEM bushings in my random ass crappy control arms?

I've read some posts, and many say just buy the OEM LCAs, but I just wanted some input before I shell out the cash!

As always, thanks for the help. I wish I would have known about this forum before I made several costly errors.
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I went with Mevotechs on my 97 Limited, and they went years and thousands of miles with no issues before the truck got hit, and was totaled. I recently picked up an 01' SR5. I'm going with the Mevotechs again. In my opinion the quality is good, and the price is cheaper than OEM.
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When I started my build about two years ago, I didn't know better and had the LCAs replaced with unknown (not OEM) LCAs because the bushings were bad and thay had a good amount of rust on them. I have very few miles on them and the bushings are already shot, causing pull to the left under braking. The steering wheel goes right. I looked at the LCAs while turning the wheel and the rear bushings don't even prevent the LCAs from touching the mount. Wow...



What is my best course of action? Just buy OEM control arms? Can I put OEM bushings in my random ass crappy control arms?



I've read some posts, and many say just buy the OEM LCAs, but I just wanted some input before I shell out the cash!



As always, thanks for the help. I wish I would have known about this forum before I made several costly errors.
What kind did you buy?

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I went with Mevotechs on my 97 Limited, and they went years and thousands of miles with no issues before the truck got hit, and was totaled. I recently picked up an 01' SR5. I'm going with the Mevotechs again. In my opinion the quality is good, and the price is cheaper than OEM.
I used them in my rear control arms. I believe the OP is talking about the front axle lower control arms.

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I would get a used oem set and put poly bushings or oem replacement bushings in them
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What kind did you buy?

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Based on the invoice part number they appear to be from O'Reilly.

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I would get a used oem set and put poly bushings or oem replacement bushings in them
Probably a dumb question, but where should I look for used OEM LCAs?
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Probably a dumb question, but where should I look for used OEM LCAs?
Look at your local PicknPull yards. You can do a search on their website for 3rd Gen 4runners 96-02, and specify a distance you're willing to drive. When you find one or more 3rd Gens, you visit the yard, and fingers crossed, the LCAs are there and undamaged. When you're in the yard, pay attention to your surroundings and watch your tools. It's not uncommon for tools to grow feet and walk away while you're engrossed with removing something off a rig. Keep your tools close to you and watch out for scroatbag thieves.

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Look at your local PicknPull yards. You can do a search on their website for 3rd Gen 4runners 96-02, and specify a distance you're willing to drive. When you find one or more 3rd Gens, you visit the yard, and fingers crossed, the LCAs are there and undamaged. When you're in the yard, pay attention to your surroundings and watch your tools. It's not uncommon for tools to grow feet and walk away while you're engrossed with removing something off a rig. Keep your tools close to you and watch out for scroatbag thieves.

LOL! Scroatbag. Noted. Thanks for the tip!
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Based on the invoice part number they appear to be from O'Reilly.



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Oh. Brillo isnt like that. As long as the users are civil with each other is all that matters. Lots of folks have to learn the hard way about 3rd party chain stores parts. I learned that lesson about 25 years ago..

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Reinforced OEM Lower Control Arms






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These are a option if you want beefed up ones that can come with whiteline bushing.
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I pulled the trigger a few weeks ago and out in the white line bushings, so far so good!
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