JRZEE2000TR4LTD
Senior Member
Yes 2. FYI, There is more 2 the assembly then just the bolts. See post #21
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/165965-curse-you-lca-bushings-2.html
LCA Adjustment Cam Question
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Yes 2. FYI, There is more 2 the assembly then just the bolts. See post #21
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/165965-curse-you-lca-bushings-2.html
mtbtim
Elite Member
If you're planning on doing this job, here's a video you can use as a reference. Make sure to read the video description because we have additional information there.
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
Funny that [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] just posted his video, I'm watching it on my laptop as I prepare to do this job on Friday! I'm praying for not-frozen cam adjusters or I'm hosed
Question about torquing the LCA cam bolts back down after reinstalling - do we want to do this with the vehicle weight on the suspension? FWIW I'm installing whiteline bushings.
Question about torquing the LCA cam bolts back down after reinstalling - do we want to do this with the vehicle weight on the suspension? FWIW I'm installing whiteline bushings.
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mtbtim
Elite Member
For any control arm, you want the weight of the vehicle on the wheels before you start really tightening it down and bringing the bolts up to the torque spec.
Rock_Rat
Senior Member
Looks like I better hurry up and get those LCA's done for you. Been super busy as you know. Starting to get active again with the rig and other un-finished projects.
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
That what I figured. This is where having a lift really helps
Maybe I can use drive-up ramps to allow better leverage when applying final torque (before going for an alignment)
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alanflies
New member
Make sure you grease those bushings well. Take particular care to lube the flat parts that come in contact with the flat washers. This will help prevent binding when you set the torque on the lca bolts. I had this problem I only lubed the inside area where the sleeve slips through, and had to re-lube the flats and let the bushings work themselves in before I got the alignment. The polyurethane bushings (Whiteline) don't flex like the rubber so they must be able to slip in the mount.
If I ever do this again, (I replaced every bushing on the truck) I will go with OEM Rubber bushes. The poly is just to aggressive. It is very tight and responsive, but you feel every pebble and ripple in the pavement.
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Scramble
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That clunk ended up being the DS hitting the gas tank skid. No rush (obviously LOL) on the LCA's. I'm actually sick of working on it. I just want to drive it for a while! My trucks been up on jack stands since July. Did an e-locker swap, rear upper & lower control arms & rust repairs/prevention on the frame. I just need to do the rear shoes & bleed & I should be ready to roll. It's in my new garage but there's no heat or electricity in there. Hopefully the second weekend in Jan I'll have time to work on it. I put snow tires on my car so I'm not having any issues getting around & really dont mind keeping the salt off the T4R. I'm actually looking for another truck for a winter beater. I'm leaning towards a 05-07 Sequoia, cheaper than other Yota's, more room for the 3 dogs, can tow my boats or my T4R to the trails.
Also considering an 8cyl 4th gen (05-06) & a '99 or '00 3rd gen if it's manual/e-locked, s/c etc. All depends on price/condition.
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96RedRunner
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That what I figured. This is where having a lift really helps
Maybe I can use drive-up ramps to allow better leverage when applying final torque (before going for an alignment)
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Wouldn't lifting up on LCA at the end with floor jack, frame off jackstand 1/4" or so be the same as having it setting on the tire. Preload is the same.
96RedRunner
Senior Member
How many miles do you have on Poly now?
I did both mine this year couple months apart. 01 all OEM bushings, 96 all Poly. 01 rides like new C ply 32" tires. 96 33" E ply. So far I'd say I like the Poly as much as the OE considering the difference in ride. The Poly makes the 3"-4" lift on 96 better more stable, 01 2.5"-3" lift w/OE is a nice ride.
I won't change them till needed.
96RedRunner
Senior Member
A Sawzall with Diablo blades makes quick work of frozen cams.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Not without replacement cams and bolts on hand they don't Lol
96RedRunner
Senior Member
Diablo will cut if you have replacements or not, Lol. You live in Cali come on,
you don't have rust out there. Monday you'll start a thread on the first page
where this project went off without a hitch!! Just in case I'd get at least one
adjuster.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
I'm not starting any more threads on topics that are already actively being discussed just to say I did it too Lol
