I just bought 2 new lower control arms. And 2 new wheel bearings. So I will be busy in a few days. Just trying to get a alignment done after a 3 inch OME/Bilstein lift. But keep running into things I need to replace on my 07 FJ. I don’t have to deal with rust so that is nice. Thanks for the video

Thanks for the video man. I’m 99% sure I’m probably experiencing the same driving symptoms on my 2010 Tacoma. I haven’t decided on swapping the whole LCA or just bushings yet but the way you described the driving with the FJ sounds very similar to my Tacoma right now. I’m hoping that’ll fix my driving issues too 👍🏼

Awesome thanks. About to do my LCA’s on my tundra…along with new SPC cam bolts. Went with the Mevotech Supreme with grease-able ball joints. I have a feeling that I will be cutting out a few of my old cam bolts as they may be seized. I like how you reinforce using anti seize. An Achilles heel with many IFS Toyota suspension. Cheers 👍

What I have found to help with removal and installing the bushings. Put the control arm in a freezer for a few hours or over night. Take it out and apply slight heat to the metal. Be cautious to not apply too much heat. The idea is to shrink the bushing sleeve and expand the control arm. For installing, place the new bushing in the freezer for a few hours. Then apply heat to the control arm. I do this same process for replacing bearing races in wheel hubs.

2006 v6 4runner. Hopefully this will fix my issue! Same symptoms as you described!

Rubber is not created equal. Genuine Toyota bushings last much longer.

thanks man. ill just get a complete lca

Thank You ,,very good idea,, i have an old Harbor freight bearing puller set comes with different sizes and cups ,im going to do mine on a 2004 Sequoia, i did my wheel bearings before , will do the same with the bushing,, and Thanks again , im using OEM 50 bucks for each side front and rear.

@FJX2000_Productions

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Wish I had better tools when I did mine! But next time I'm just replacing the whole LCA

The master kit from advance auto parts has the cups you need. I had the same issue with ball joints trying to use oreilly's kit...

@nomadbound9610

3 жыл бұрын

Mine didn't even have the master kit. There kit was for little control arms

@dirttales

3 жыл бұрын

@@nomadbound9610 probably need to try another store then. The master kit is a must have, but i would never do what this guy did. Its more cost and time effective to just buy new control arms..

this is exactly what I needed to see thank you, how to I safely attach a go pro camera under the car?

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

If you had various different mounts you could mount it in different places but you would still have to be careful that you dont mount it in a way that will get it hit, fall off, or even melt from something too hot!

Nice job. I have a 2012 and wanted to know where you got that skid plate

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

ricochetoffroad.com/

I attempted the same on my FJ cruiser, in the end was more economical to buy new control arms. Which came with new bushings and ball joint. My control arms seemed to spread alot from the hyd ram. I have watched other videos and there are too many sketchy methods. Same with the fwd bearings.. most of these parts are throw away.

@damon323

Жыл бұрын

So the OEM control arms all came with ball joints and bushings installed?

Thanks! Have you seen much difference between OEM and aftermarket arm quality?

@FJX2000_Productions

Жыл бұрын

Not that I've seen in the construction, but I'm sure OEM uses higher quality joints that would last longer and are more durable

Did you have trouble installing the passenger side?

How are the Moog control arms working out for ya? I'm about to do the bushings on mine, but I'm installing Whiteline bushings because I'd rather not have to do it twice!

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

The Moog arms have been good!

@dirttales

2 жыл бұрын

@@FJX2000_Productions good to hear, I installed moog inner/outer tie rods and they're horrible... Definitely only going OEM for those kinds of parts.

@accordv6er

2 жыл бұрын

@@dirttales usually the arms/bushings are ok, joints tend to suck aftermarket. I'm considering doing this with mine but I want stiffer bushings, unfortunately you have to somehow save the metal sleeves for the energy suspension install, and the super pros are niiicee but the price is ridiculous.

@dirttales

2 жыл бұрын

@@accordv6er buy the whiteline bushings. They have a sleeve. I swapped mine in an hour or so.

@accordv6er

2 жыл бұрын

@@dirttales nice! I may do that- found a cheaper deal on the Russian yellow PU superpro knockoffs. I used that "brand" in my sienna before with good luck

Do you remember the torque on the cam bolts?

@robertesteva2299

Жыл бұрын

100 ft. lbs.

Hello, what horn is that? Thanks.

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

Cannot remember! I got it off a truck at a scrap yard but it is a dual horn vs the factory wimpy single horn.

Isnt antiseize not good to use against rubber bushing surfaces? I thought antiseize was for metal to metal, but I see you have it on the inside where the bushings are too

@FJX2000_Productions

Жыл бұрын

The rubber bushings are within a metal sleeve, so I don't think I had direct antiseize to rubber contact. I think it was only used in metal to metal areas.

@MrSilk13642

Жыл бұрын

@@FJX2000_Productions Fair enough man, thanks for the video!

Ever use Taco Tabs? And you aren't running a diff drop?

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted taco tabs or something similar but never have gotten them, and no diff drop for me!

Where did u buy the skid plate?

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

The skid plate is from a company called Ricochet Off-road in Salt Lake City, Utah

@felixacosta8342

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and quick reply.

Better off sticking with OEM equipment...bushings last for years and years...

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@Revnge7Fold

2 жыл бұрын

That is strange my OEM bushings are close to 11 years old, 170K km on my FJ.

Beck/Arnley ain't what it used to be. I'd like to know how it works out for you.

Was it squeaky?

@FJX2000_Productions

Жыл бұрын

I honestly cannot remember for certain, it may have been clunky

@ethankendrick3666

Жыл бұрын

@@FJX2000_Productions okay when I shake my vehicle I have the squeak and feel a clunk. I appreciate this video a lot man!

Where is the cave @ .15?

@FJX2000_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

It's an old railroad tunnel in Utah

@TruckMelanoma

2 жыл бұрын

Where are those control arm skids from?

Yeah, I think I'm going to go with the just replace the entire control arm route. Haha

@FJX2000_Productions

Жыл бұрын

Totally, so much easier haha

wait, that play isn't good?

Burning the midnight oil too? Lol

That ‘large one’ is called a socket. And those ‘big pliers’ are called channel locks. 😂

That's some hack work. Use a proper press or bushing installer/remover.