How to replace Lower Control Arm bushing, frame bushing, and LBJ in 100 series Land Cruiser (LX470)
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In this video I go over some of the steps to remove the lower control arms, how to press out the old bushings, and how to press in the new ones. I also go over the process for removing and installing lower ball joints in the 100 series Land Cruiser or Lexus LX470.
LCA bushing press tool designed by Cruiser Patch: www.cruiserpatch.com/products...
This video assumes that you already know how to safely jack the vehicle up and secure it on jack stands. Please be careful when hammering on a raised vehicle.
I realize I forgot to include how to press out the old bushing from the control arm. It's fairly straight forward, but I had to use a press to do it. I used a 32mm socket on an arbor plate, then set the control arm on top of the socket and pressed down on the arm. The bushing came out through the top of the arm using this method.
Factory ride height is 19.75" up front and 20.5" in the back (measuring fro hub to fender).
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:29 LCA removal
3:42 Pressing out old bushing
5:29 New bushing install
7:05 LBJ & arm bushing
9:00 Torque specs
10:35 Outro
Parts:
LCA Bushing kit: www.cruiserpatch.com/products...
LBJ (Cruiser Outfitters) SUS43340: cruiserteq.com/ball-joint-fit...
Polyurethane frame bushings (I use these): superprousa.com/products/spf3...
Polyurethane control arm bushings (I use these): superprousa.com/products/spf2...
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Essential Expo Roof Rack: www.gamiviti.com/100-racks
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Front bumper (welded, heavily modified): ironman4x4america.com/classic...
Recovery gear: factor55.com
Mobile 45W Radio: www.ruggedradios.com/products...
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Thanks for video. We used a 48mm od sleeve from push-pull bushing kit. 48mm was fractionally oversized so once the bush started moving we dropped to 46mm sleeve. Initially the 46 mm sleeve scued off line so that’s why we went to the 48. We used threaded 18mm high tensile rod and stripped thread twice so that tells you how much force was required to get them out. As stated the bushing when removed and sanded makes the best sleeve to force other bushing out. Glad we are finished thanks to Paddles👍
As usual, my go to reference for anything LC100!
Thanks for this amazing videos. I'll have questions later in the comments.
Super helpful video, thanks! Looking to do mine and was worried the lowers were cam bolts
@cruiserpatch
Жыл бұрын
I would gander that the cams were put on the top since the LCAs have the torsion bars mounted to them
I noticed that you mentioned this particular vehicle was still equipped with the AHC system. Did you have to bleed the pressure off of the system before disconnecting the “shock”? Really liking your channel, keep up the good work my friend 👍🏻
@cruiserpatch
Жыл бұрын
I did not release the pressure no
I’m having trouble putting the LCA back. What order did you install it back in? Did you have to remove the axle at all?
Yea just smack the new LBJ back in. No big deal 😂 I’m trying to install it with the LCA still on the truck and it sucks. The clamp isn’t big enough to fit all the parts to press it in so I’m just hammering away!
@cruiserpatch
4 ай бұрын
yeah the hammer method really only works with the arms out of the truck
How do you like the new bushings? And how come you didn't go with Superpro instead? i figure with your extreme offroad those would be a better fit.
@knightboy003
Жыл бұрын
I just realised this isn't your lc, haha, So i guess you did go with superpro on yours.
@cruiserpatch
Жыл бұрын
The rubber bushings are very comfortable on a stock rig but they deflect way too much for off-road use. I run the superpro poly bushings and enjoy the tight steering. It’s much stiffer but it can take abuse better than rubber
Hey man do you have a part number from super pro for the frame bushing?
@cruiserpatch
8 ай бұрын
superprousa.com/products/spf3881k-superpro-control-arm-lower-rear-bush-kit
How did you press out the old bushing in the arm? It seems the most difficult one
@cruiserpatch
7 ай бұрын
i made a tool to do it. it’s on my website. they’re out of stock right now while i’m waiting on the next batch
Lies! No part of this was as easy as your video made it seem. We will discuss next time we are together
@cruiserpatch
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
Thanks for video. We used a 48mm od sleeve from push-pull bushing kit. 48mm was fractionally oversized so once the bush started moving we dropped to 46mm sleeve. Initially the 46 mm sleeve scued off line so that’s why we went to the 48. We used threaded 18mm high tensile rod and stripped thread twice so that tells you how much force was required to get them out. As stated the bushing when removed and sanded makes the best sleeve to force other bushing out. Glad we are finished thanks to Paddles👍
Thanks for video. We used a 48mm od sleeve from push-pull bushing kit. 48mm was fractionally oversized so once the bush started moving we dropped to 46mm sleeve. Initially the 46 mm sleeve scued off line so that’s why we went to the 48. We used threaded 18mm high tensile rod and stripped thread twice so that tells you how much force was required to get them out. As stated the bushing when removed and sanded makes the best sleeve to force other bushing out. Glad we are finished thanks to Paddles👍
Thanks for video. We used a 48mm od sleeve from push-pull bushing kit. 48mm was fractionally oversized so once the bush started moving we dropped to 46mm sleeve. Initially the 46 mm sleeve scued off line so that’s why we went to the 48. We used threaded 18mm high tensile rod and stripped thread twice so that tells you how much force was required to get them out. As stated the bushing when removed and sanded makes the best sleeve to force other bushing out. Glad we are finished thanks to Paddles👍
Thanks for video. We used a 48mm od sleeve from push-pull bushing kit. 48mm was fractionally oversized so once the bush started moving we dropped to 46mm sleeve. Initially the 46 mm sleeve scued off line so that’s why we went to the 48. We used threaded 18mm high tensile rod and stripped thread twice so that tells you how much force was required to get them out. As stated the bushing when removed and sanded makes the best sleeve to force other bushing out. Glad we are finished thanks to Paddles👍
@cruiserpatch
7 ай бұрын
Awesome. I’ve added a bushing press tool kit to my website with instructions on how to do this job. It’s a pain but with a torch anything is possible