My 1997 SR5 build and repair thread

[19963.4lsr5]

Well I figured out why I thought I needed lower control arm bushings…..

The frame is shot just above the lower control arm mount.


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[19963.4lsr5]

Can you confirm that the measurements you gave are on the non threaded portion only? Assuming yes, what are the dimensions of the threaded portion? Looking at that I'm guessing it is a 19mm head and an M14-1.5 bolt. If that is the case, how loose were your old lower control arms when you pulled them? To me that looks like the threads have been worn down by a loose bushing/ sleeve.

Yes the measurements I posted are the non threaded portion of the bolt. Paint is still intact which to means no worn metal portion.

I found why I thought the bushings were bad. The frame above the passenger side lower control arm mount is Swiss Cheese. It’s time for the repair sleeve like I did to the drivers side a few years ago.


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[19963.4lsr5]

Well I’m going to Norfolk for my ships (USS SanJacinto CG-56) 35 anniversary. By the time I get back the repair sleeve from safety cap should be here and I’ll start working on it. I took vacation next week so I’ll have a solid week to work on it before I go back to work two Wednesdays from now.


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[19963.4lsr5]

So work has kept me from putting the running board back on. But I’ll admit I like the clean lines without it.

Does the running board help protect the rocker panel?


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[brillo_76]

So work has kept me from putting the running board back on. But I’ll admit I like the clean lines without it.

Does the running board help protect the rocker panel?


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Yes big time. The running boards protect the rockers. They also protect the doors too. Glad to see your rolling again. Does it track well?

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[19963.4lsr5]

My wheel is to the right with tire noise.

My front inner tread is cupping which I think means it’s toe out or the top of my wheels are tipped in. It has nothing to do with the work on the rear lower control arm. I had new bushings put in the front lowers and an alignment two or three years ago.

Next Tuesday it goes on the rack…..


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[19963.4lsr5]

Until July my off time will be limited. A coworker is getting both his shoulders replaced. My rear axle seal has been on again off again leaking for the last two years and I can’t get away with not fixing it for inspection any longer.

I found a good used left rear complete axle from a Toyota scrapper in Arizona. I’ll install this with a new seal in the housing with a new wheel cylinder, brake shoes, and brake hose.

I’ll then rebuild it at my leisure.

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[brillo_76]

Good deal. At least you will stop the leak..

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[Zhehan]

You mentioned "cupping" on your tires in the front. Cupping usually means bad shocks. Even wear on the edges of the tires, either inner or outer, usually means improper Camber adjustment. But, tread edges that are individual cups of wear is usually bad shocks. How old are the front struts?

EDIT: Tread "Feathering" is poor Toe adjustment or worn Tie Rods.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

Looking at it in the daylight they look like normal tread blocks. Not ramped etc….

Edit: just checked tire pressure. It was 25psi on all four corners. I thought I put them up to 32 for the winter. Guess not. It may have contributed to my tire noise.



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[RodrickHeffley]

Looking at it in the daylight they look like normal tread blocks. Not ramped etc….

Edit: just checked tire pressure. It was 25psi on all four corners. I thought I put them up to 32 for the winter. Guess not. It may have contributed to my tire noise.



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Might be a little unrelated but I've had a similar problem with all my tires losing air, I chalked it up to colder air that was thinner or something but normally when I have mine at about 33-35 within a week or two they're all down to 20-25, with one even being at 17 when I filled up today.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

Yes, I thought I redid air pressure after thanksgiving but it appear not. I’ll know Monday if that was the cause of my tire noise


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[brillo_76]

Might be a little unrelated but I've had a similar problem with all my tires losing air, I chalked it up to colder air that was thinner or something but normally when I have mine at about 33-35 within a week or two they're all down to 20-25, with one even being at 17 when I filled up today.

Tires will lose air pressure the colder it gets...The issue is if the roads are bare, the tires are going to heat up from friction as soon as you start driving. So be careful when it's really cold out as you can overfill you tires on pressure..

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[brillo_76]

Might be a little unrelated but I've had a similar problem with all my tires losing air, I chalked it up to colder air that was thinner or something but normally when I have mine at about 33-35 within a week or two they're all down to 20-25, with one even being at 17 when I filled up today.

Another cause of tire air loss on aluminum rims is not using that tire rim sealer on the bead. Steel will mostly seal. Aluminum will not. You have to use black sealant to seal that bead.

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[Zhehan]

Looking at it in the daylight they look like normal tread blocks. Not ramped etc….

Edit: just checked tire pressure. It was 25psi on all four corners. I thought I put them up to 32 for the winter. Guess not. It may have contributed to my tire noise.



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That will definitely wear the edges out. Glad you got it sorted.

 

[Zhehan]

Another cause of tire air loss on aluminum rims is not using that tire rim sealer on the bead. Steel will mostly seal. Aluminum will not. You have to use black sealant to seal that bead.

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I have never heard of this...

My tires on the 4Runner hold air really well. But, the 2016 Impala LTZ w/ 245/45/19 tires loses air much more rapidly. I wonder if those wheels need bead sealant? :shrug:

 

[brillo_76]

I have never heard of this...



My tires on the 4Runner hold air really well. But, the 2016 Impala LTZ w/ 245/45/19 tires loses air much more rapidly. I wonder if those wheels need bead sealant? :shrug:

I seen it before. Plus a have a few friends with mom and pops. That bead sealant is very important.

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[Rushthezeppelin]

Another cause of tire air loss on aluminum rims is not using that tire rim sealer on the bead. Steel will mostly seal. Aluminum will not. You have to use black sealant to seal that bead.

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Didn't know such a thing existed and I used to change tires for a living (at Walmart granted so I don't expect their training to have thorough).

 

[19963.4lsr5]

Didn't know such a thing existed and I used to change tires for a living (at Walmart granted so I don't expect their training to have thorough).

It’s used when the rim starts to corrode.


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[brillo_76]

Didn't know such a thing existed and I used to change tires for a living (at Walmart granted so I don't expect their training to have thorough).

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Xtra-14-101-...ocphy=9006352&hvtargid=pla-568875586262&psc=1