Lca Suspension question,

[4by4runr]

My bushings are looking pretty shot. As in, I can see the steel cam bolts and only about 60-70% of the donut appears to be present. Not much rust.
What’s my best option here?

I’m at 315k miles
Also have possible weep on valve covers.
Possibly leaking shocks, noticed oily build up on the bottom.

 

[Forum148]

replace lowers with OEM.

 

[rdruss]

My bushings are looking pretty shot. As in, I can see the steel cam bolts and only about 60-70% of the donut appears to be present. Not much rust.
What’s my best option here?

I’m at 315k miles
Also have possible weep on valve covers.
Possibly leaking shocks, noticed oily build up on the bottom.

I'm personally not a fan of the OEM LCA bushings as I feel your LCA should be able to move through the suspension travel range freely, which the OEM design does not allow. I replaced mine with Super Pro bushings, but you can buy LCAs with poly bushings already installed, Super Pro and Dirt King come to mind.
Your choice on the myriad of shock options available, I'm using Dobinson IMS and am happy, but I don't off road.
New vavle cover gaskets are pretty easy IF you don't break a mounting bolt!

 

[4by4runr]

Thanks for the thoughts, I’m just trying to get a few more years out of this. I was about to pull the trigger on a tundra but I would need to lower my retirement contributions to be comfortable. Thinking about finding some lightly used takeoffs. What years of 4r and tacos are compatible for the Lcas? Anyone got a shop in Denver they recommend?

 

[Runnin on E]

I'm personally not a fan of the OEM LCA bushings as I feel your LCA should be able to move through the suspension travel range freely, which the OEM design does not allow. I replaced mine with Super Pro bushings, but you can buy LCAs with poly bushings already installed, Super Pro and Dirt King come to mind.
Your choice on the myriad of shock options available, I'm using Dobinson IMS and am happy, but I don't off road.
New vavle cover gaskets are pretty easy IF you don't break a mounting bolt!

The guys OEM LCAs went 315k and you are not a fan of how they are designed?

 

[rdruss]

The guys OEM LCAs went 315k and you are not a fan of how they are designed?

Not a question of reliability/durability, but of function. You don't have to agree, it's my opinion.

 

[Heffernan]

I installed 1A LCAs about 3 years ago... no complaints.

 

[rdruss]

He means 1Aauto, they are an aftermarket supply company.