01-02-2022, 03:01 PM
|
#16
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2015
Location: north east of Fairbank out there in the frontiers Alaska
Posts: 3,167
Real Name: 3 Bears
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: north east of Fairbank out there in the frontiers Alaska
Posts: 3,167
Real Name: 3 Bears
|
folowing as I need to do my bushings this summer. prob 50 50 pavement and gravel roads so harshness would be no fun. I also have to replace one lower control arm as it is bent, from previous owner
__________________
2000 SR-5 Highlander version 4:30's, factory locker , green, bought 6/21
2001 SR-5... bought 11/20..sold 6/21....
2000 SR-5 moded, lifted, e locker, other cool stuff, totaled 10/20
|
|
 Reply With Quote
|
|
01-02-2022, 06:47 PM
|
#17
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
Pulled the trigger on Whiteline bushings. They offer all bushings for the rear suspension, total came to $175 or so.
Figured it would be a good winter project as I have 06 Saab SportCombi 2.8 w/6 speed manual for winter use.
Will update thread once I find the time to complete the install.
__________________
2002 SR5 Sport 4WD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-03-2022, 02:57 PM
|
#18
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: East Mountains, NM
Posts: 1,210
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: East Mountains, NM
Posts: 1,210
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarki
Again, this is my daily driver so looking for comfort and durability more than anything else.
Thanks!
|
I'm late to the party so I didn't read the entire thread but this statement points to OEM bushings. They last a long time, as you found out! Nothing else will be as long lasting, period.
Whitline bushings have a good rep and the cost is prolly better than OEM.
__________________
2003 Sport V8 Icon 2" rear, Bilstein 6112 front with 700# king springs, Gibson cat back, Magnaflow cross pipe. OBA, DIY sliders, etc
1996 FZJ80 landcruiser with whole bunch of stuff, including a Turbo.
1997 4Runner SR5 - daughter's ride, slowly getting built up
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-11-2022, 07:36 PM
|
#19
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
Finished replacing the rear lower control arm bushings.
What an improvement as the originals were toast.
Next up, upper arms and panhard.
Any install tips?
__________________
2002 SR5 Sport 4WD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-11-2022, 08:03 PM
|
#20
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Earth
Posts: 862
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Earth
Posts: 862
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarki
Finished replacing the rear lower control arm bushings.
What an improvement as the originals were toast.
Next up, upper arms and panhard.
Any install tips?
|
2nd verse, same as the first....
Panhard was the easiest of them all. I had issues with the rear control arms and getting the axle to line up nicely, so plan on using a comealong or heavy duty ratchet strap, probably a jack or two and maybe a prybar to help get everything lined back up again.
And wow, that's crusty... glad I bought a TN truck and live in GA
__________________
'99 Limited 4x4, Millenium Silver ~ Maintenance Thread
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-11-2022, 08:21 PM
|
#22
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by brillo_76
My originals on my 98 looked alot worse thrn those. Good call though as those bushings are gone.
Sent from my SM-A505U using Tapatalk
|
Holy cow, can’t imagine worse than what I took out but given the crap they throw on our roads in the winter I can only imagine what your looked like.
Can’t wait to do the upper arms and panhard.
__________________
2002 SR5 Sport 4WD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-11-2022, 08:25 PM
|
#23
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian.
2nd verse, same as the first....
Panhard was the easiest of them all. I had issues with the rear control arms and getting the axle to line up nicely, so plan on using a comealong or heavy duty ratchet strap, probably a jack or two and maybe a prybar to help get everything lined back up again.
And wow, that's crusty... glad I bought a TN truck and live in GA
|
I used a ratchet strap as the rear axle definitely shifted on me as well once I removed the lower arm.
Removing the old crusty bushing was a bit of a battle that took most of the time.
Once I finish up the rear I’ll probably move onto the front upper & lower control arm bushings which I know isn’t a fun job.
__________________
2002 SR5 Sport 4WD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-12-2022, 09:42 AM
|
#24
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Posts: 4,410
Real Name: Patrick
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Posts: 4,410
Real Name: Patrick
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarki
Finished replacing the rear lower control arm bushings.
What an improvement as the originals were toast.
Next up, upper arms and panhard.
Any install tips?
|
Do the upper control arms one side at a time to minimize axle shift. If it does shift some ratchet straps are very helpful to get it to line back up. Do the panhard bar with the tires on the ground.
__________________
2000 SR5 V6 Manual 4WD https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...biography.html
2000 Limited V6 Auto E-Locker Sold 3/2022
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-12-2022, 10:49 AM
|
#25
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Luck
Do the upper control arms one side at a time to minimize axle shift. If it does shift some ratchet straps are very helpful to get it to line back up. Do the panhard bar with the tires on the ground.
|
Ahhh, exactly what I was looking for regarding the panhard bushing replacement.
I figured best to do the upper arm bushings same way as the lowers, up in the air with no load on rear suspension but wasn’t sure if that applied to the panhard.
Thanks for the heads up on that, very helpful.
__________________
2002 SR5 Sport 4WD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-12-2022, 11:03 AM
|
#27
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Posts: 4,410
Real Name: Patrick
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Posts: 4,410
Real Name: Patrick
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarki
Ahhh, exactly what I was looking for regarding the panhard bushing replacement.
I figured best to do the upper arm bushings same way as the lowers, up in the air with no load on rear suspension but wasn’t sure if that applied to the panhard.
Thanks for the heads up on that, very helpful.
|
You're welcome. I forgot to add that if the panhard doesn't line back up for reinstall if you jack up on the frame on the passenger side (or preferably a tow hitch if equipped) it will move the two mounting points further away. If you need them closer together you can try adding weight to the cargo area or using a ratchet strap between the passenger side of the axle and the passenger side frame above it (essentially you are trying to compress the right rear suspension).
__________________
2000 SR5 V6 Manual 4WD https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...biography.html
2000 Limited V6 Auto E-Locker Sold 3/2022
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-12-2022, 11:49 AM
|
#28
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York-Lower Hudson Valley
Posts: 493
|
Fortunately I have a 4 post lift and a hoist stand available for this suspension work, makes this type of work much more pleasant.
When I replaced the lower arm bushings I supported 3rd member with the hoist stand.
Once supported I replaced the bushings in each arm one at a time. Still needed the ratchet strap as the rear diff shifted ever so slightly.
Thinking once up in the air I’ll use the hoist stand to stabilize the panhard and try and maintain it’s original position hoping reinstall goes easy and all lines up.
__________________
2002 SR5 Sport 4WD
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-13-2022, 04:29 PM
|
#29
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Detroit
Posts: 64
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Detroit
Posts: 64
|
Does the Panhard bar bushings have a metal sleeve like the upper control arms or is it just a rubber bushing like the lower?
__________________
2000 Limited w/ rear locker
-Dobinsons IMS, JBA UCA, Whiteline Bushings
2000 SR5 4WD Auto w/ J Shift
-Stock Beater
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
01-13-2022, 04:57 PM
|
#30
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 522
|
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 522
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustTroItIn
Does the Panhard bar bushings have a metal sleeve like the upper control arms or is it just a rubber bushing like the lower?
|
The panhard is like the rear upper control arms where you need to cut around the edge of the bushing to press it out. The rear lowers are different being a press fit metal sleeve.
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|
That's how I do them abd making the job alot easier.
Linear Mode
