I am thinking of replacing all the front OEM bushing. But it is just outraged to replace everything which you don't really needed. It can cost up to $1700 just for part, not including the labor. At least with this alternative OCA, we don't have to break the bank or keep feeding the credit card interest.

 

Agree, I am always looking for sources that supply replacement OEM type bushings, instead of forcing us to replace the entire control arm like Lexus does. So those rear knuckle bushings I found on e-bay, and now these Roca bushings, make me happy .

 

Do u need to reuse the oem sleeves on both lower arms or just on trailing arm?

 

I sure hope not, since I don't have the OEM sleeves anymore. I'll let you know in a couple of hours when I get the arms out.

 

Can you point me to the rear knuckle bushing. The link of the seller would be helpful. Thx

 

Here is my DIY writeup on how to replace them, including the source: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...placement.html

 

Did my Roca swap today: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7062204-post98.html

I think the bushings are pretty good, although they were not easy to press in. I'd say it's a tossup between spending $120 on the Rocas and then having to press them in, and buying two OEM caster arms for $230 and just bolting them in. It would save around 3 hours of work, something that was not fun today as I had a bad back .

But the ride is incredible, it's like have that new car back. I'd be hardpressed to ever go back to poly bushings again, at least not Daizens.

 

Thanks Lyonkster for great feedback and Diy, waiting for mine to arrive!!!

 

Sure thing, happy to do it.

 

Thanks man, it really nice POST, Its still a bit Cheaper but then again OEM is OEM, If you r not swapping both bushings, like i did, i would buy OEM caster arms

 

I agree. Especially if you have to press out the OEM bushings before pressing the Roca's in (I didn't have to do that because I already had the Daizens in). Too much work, that is not worth the savings .

 

I was looking at getting these ROCA bushes but could not find any feedback on them whatsoever.
My TRD bushes arrived today from Japan anyway so I guess I'll see how they go.

 

What is the website address and link? If you don't mind, how much was it? Honestly. I think the ROCA is a better deal if it is compatible or perform similar to the OEM. Cause you have the new Caster and Lower Control Arm as well.

 

These are the No. 1 Lower Suspension Arm bushings, does TRD also sell the more commonly needed No.2 Lower Suspension Arm (caster arm) bushings?

 

I got my no 2 bushes here.
http://eshop.supergt.com.hk/preview/...k&onsell=false
But I think they are no longer made. You can just buy the complete lower arms for the 2001 to 2005 GS and it will come with TRD type bushes fitted.
I got my no 1 bushes here.
http://www.rhdjapan.com/trd-front-lo...0-jzs161-17918