OEM or Equivalent Suspension Bushings
10-17-19, 12:23 PM
#1
OEM or Equivalent Suspension Bushings
Anyone know of a source to get replacement bushings? Don't want figs polyurethane. Specifically looking for arm sub-assembly front lower number 2. Aka radius or caster arm. I could swear I purchased this bushing individually on my LS430. The arm itself is fine just want the bushings.
Edit: I see the caster arm bushing for $50 each for the LS. I wonder if it would fit the SC as well.
Edit: I see the caster arm bushing for $50 each for the LS. I wonder if it would fit the SC as well.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 10-17-19 at 12:32 PM.
10-17-19, 04:26 PM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
I have seen aftermarket non poly bushings on eBay and possibly amazon.
there are several threads on replacement with poly, but I know you don’t want them. I did mine with poly about four years ago and still completely happy.
there are several threads on replacement with poly, but I know you don’t want them. I did mine with poly about four years ago and still completely happy.
10-17-19, 04:35 PM
#3
Lexus Test Driver
Post 67 shows my Daizen purchase...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...bushing-2.html
BTW, why don’t you like polyethylene bushings?
I actually tore a bushing during installation, my fault and TME sent me a new one, no charge.
here they are...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...bushing-2.html
BTW, why don’t you like polyethylene bushings?
I actually tore a bushing during installation, my fault and TME sent me a new one, no charge.
here they are...
Last edited by Bgw70; 10-17-19 at 04:41 PM.
10-17-19, 06:03 PM
#4
I'm not totally against poly just heard many complain it ruins the ride. I do see upper and lower available but have not seen the sub assembly lower arm bushing anywhere. I did find the whole arm on Amazon for about $150 each. Sucks have to replace the whole arm of a simple bushing. Unless I not reading it correctly and that kit includes this arm.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 10-17-19 at 06:10 PM.
10-18-19, 07:10 AM
#6
I am also chasing another issue that is annoying now that the temp is dropping. It's a creaking and popping sound from the front when turning the wheel. Only hear it on slow turns. The odd thing is it only happens when the temp is cold and goes away totally after maybe 15 - 30 min of driving. I recently has steering rack replaced, LBJ's, tie rod ends, end links, and front / rear sway bar bushings done. Reading up I have found multiple answers from the radius arm bushing, to loose sway bar caps (checked these), to front brake pads (shim related), to steering wheel u-joint lubrication.
Excuse the gunk on my windshield. I had a cell phone mount deteriorate yesterday and I have not had a chance clean it off yet.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 10-18-19 at 07:19 AM.
10-18-19, 07:33 AM
#7
Sounds like your lower lca2 busings could be the culprit. Im about to lift my 2003 w 47,000 miles in the air and attack every bushing in there w quality silicone spray. Wait awhile and shoot them all again. Creaks, rattles and clunks send me over the edge!!! Lol
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10-18-19, 03:12 PM
#9
I suggest you buy the OEM LCA#2 from ebay (about $120) and save you the hassle. The bushing cost is $109 then you have factor in the labor of pressing the bushing in (it's a PITA) and you still don't know the quality of the rubber.
Before I replace mine, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that for the LCA#2, OEM is the best option for my car because I daily driving it.
Before I replace mine, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that for the LCA#2, OEM is the best option for my car because I daily driving it.
10-19-19, 08:53 AM
#12
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10-23-19, 08:13 AM
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