Quick Front Suspension Question

[4Runner4TW]

The bushing on my front suspension (lower bolt) is dry and worn out pretty bad. So bad that the bolt is almost touching the metal. After looking I don't see any replacements from Toyota but Energy Suspension sells universal bushings.
Does anyone know the diameter and shape that I would need to buy?


Nice thing about AZ vehicles is no rust but the rubber items tend to dry and crack so I'm in the process of replacing my bushings.

 

[JayRolla]

The bushing on my front suspension (lower bolt) is dry and worn out pretty bad. So bad that the bolt is almost touching the metal. After looking I don't see any replacements from Toyota but Energy Suspension sells universal bushings.
Does anyone know the diameter and shape that I would need to buy?


Nice thing about AZ vehicles is no rust but the rubber items tend to dry and crack so I'm in the process of replacing my bushings.

So many parts on lower suspension. Im guessing you are talking the bushing for the lower shock mount. This is sold and can be purchased at toyota and other places.

 

[4Runner4TW]

Yes the lower shock mount bushing. I'll research again. I proper verbiage was slipping my mind last night

 

[sjwelna]

If you find a part number for these, could you tag me/PM me the item? Mine are looking a little toasted as well. The bushing looks cracked and compressed towards the top portion and the bolt itself looks a little off-center. I was planning on just replacing them with a full set of 5100's but if I can just pop a new bushing in there it might buy me some more time. PS these are original shocks with ~65k miles on them, and like most other rubber parts on my truck are a little dried out and cracking.

-Steve

 

[JayRolla]

If you find a part number for these, could you tag me/PM me the item? Mine are looking a little toasted as well. The bushing looks cracked and compressed towards the top portion and the bolt itself looks a little off-center. I was planning on just replacing them with a full set of 5100's but if I can just pop a new bushing in there it might buy me some more time. PS these are original shocks with ~65k miles on them, and like most other rubber parts on my truck are a little dried out and cracking.

-Steve

Just takes about 2 seconds of research. I believe this is part# 9038914048

1996 Toyota 4Runner Parts - Camelback Toyota Parts - Genuine OEM Parts - Free Shipping

 

[4Runner4TW]

Found the part number it is 90389-14048. $14 at Camelback Toyota.

 

[4Runner4TW]

Now will I have to remove the whole shock or will I be able to replace the bushing just by taking out the lower bolt...

 

[JayRolla]

Now will I have to remove the whole shock or will I be able to replace the bushing just by taking out the lower bolt...

Might be good just removing the bolt.

 

[4Runner4TW]

Might be good just removing the bolt.

I want to say thank you JayRolla because the past few times I've had a question on here you've always helped out which is exactly what a forum is about. Thank you again

 

[gamefreakgc]

I want to say thank you JayRolla because the past few times I've had a question on here you've always helped out which is exactly what a forum is about. Thank you again

And he's nice about it if you're totally off-base too! Just a gentle correction...

Some people will write a short essay on why you're wrong and how they are some expert in the field, and what terrible stuff would happen if they did what you were trying to do and how you're ruining people's lives by even mentioning such things...

 

[MStudt]

Here's a site that I often use for part numbers. Everything is broke down in categories, and most have diagrams. They're not the cheapest, but you can get part numbers pretty easily.