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Old 08-23-07, 08:10 PM
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I have a 92 sc300. I hear a loud clunk when i switch into reverse or when i turn sharp to the right, bushings are obviously toast. Car wanders on the freeway **** what Sc300 doesn't. but seriously which Daizens do I get and what problems should I expect. Will I need a press? or I've heard a torch is handy. Also with Ball joints is that a whole new control arm then? thnx fo any help
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i have the same problem, dont know what it is yet
Old 08-24-07, 02:34 PM
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I have the same problem, and its a combination of dead LCA bushings and balljoints. I have some Supra LCAs on the way to replace the entire deal. I'll see how much that improves the situation.
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Originally Posted by UTSC300
Car wanders on the freeway **** what Sc300 doesn't.
Survey ? mine is straight as a missle
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i was told the wandering is a combo of out of alignment and the bad bushing. any one here that has installed some bushings? whats needed?
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i dont have an sc but i had a 2nd gen gs. you do not need a torch if you have a good press. mine was pressed out and pressed in. after the work was done i replaced the ball joints and got an alignment. everything felt much more firm after all the work was done. i would say it was worth the work.
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awesome, i was thinkin we were gonna have to go the route of a press. hopefully after my other issues are taken care of I can get on this pronto, thnx for the advice.
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Damn son, buy a new car!
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how much do you think it will run you to get new bushings installed?
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i had all the daizen bushings done recently. its most definitely worth it. ride quality suffers over bumps, but driving on the freeway feels infinitely better than what it was before.
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Default Lca

UT,

You really want to check the prices on the SupraTT LCA vs rebuilding yours or having a shop do it. I would go with Toy Supra parts and a stiffer rubber that the Supra gives you. The plastic is needed for racing but I have found it harsh for around town.

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