Control Arm Bushings ... Install
03-20-07, 02:17 PM
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I found the Rear uppers to be the hardest bushings to replace. I don't think many sc owners do them but i did. couldn't find a good way to get a press around it and shops wouldn't do it so I just carfully hack sawed the metal sleeve out so I could get he new bushing. The rear uppers are the only one that when you torch the bushing out there is a pressed in metal sleeve still in place.
03-22-07, 06:14 PM
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I found the Rear uppers to be the hardest bushings to replace. I don't think many sc owners do them but i did. couldn't find a good way to get a press around it and shops wouldn't do it so I just carfully hack sawed the metal sleeve out so I could get he new bushing. The rear uppers are the only one that when you torch the bushing out there is a pressed in metal sleeve still in place.
04-02-07, 05:48 PM
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So yeah, I'm replacing mine with the Daizen Camber adjustment bushings. I have already run into 2 problems and I don't have anything apart still. First off, my ball joint boot got wasted. Second of all, I can't get the ball joint loose. So now my question is, can I just replace the boot? My searches all point to no. That's the gayest thing I've ever heard of, having to buy a whole new CA for a torn boot? WTF?
04-03-07, 10:16 AM
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So yeah, I'm replacing mine with the Daizen Camber adjustment bushings. I have already run into 2 problems and I don't have anything apart still. First off, my ball joint boot got wasted. Second of all, I can't get the ball joint loose. So now my question is, can I just replace the boot? My searches all point to no. That's the gayest thing I've ever heard of, having to buy a whole new CA for a torn boot? WTF?
To get the ball joint loose you have to use the ball joint puller, screw it in very tight but don't keep going on it or it my brake the puller. Once very tight smack the arm up with rubber malet untill it pops off. make sure to have something supporting Wheel hub.
It does suck that we have to replace whole arm if ball joint boots gets torn. I patched mine up till I buy new one with tire repair patch kit. Still oozes little out the top butter than the 1inch slit though.
04-03-07, 12:58 PM
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Can't remember, I did one of those free tool kit rentals from Schucks. I might have used a couple of them there were 5 pullers in the kit. Some didn't go on that great. Just need to get some pressure on there and use malet for the rest.
04-03-07, 03:14 PM
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Yeah if you can't salvage the boot with tire patch kit then time to buy new one. The older boots rip easier. If its the upper are that your talking about and you hunt around you should be able to find for around 250 or so.
04-03-07, 03:29 PM
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There's members selling used ones in the classifieds, I will probably go that route since I'm just gonna chop out the bushings anyways. I found some aftermarket new ones for around $250 if it doesn't work out. It's my nature, to break things that were perfectly fine before I layed a hand on them.
07-16-07, 08:35 PM
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07-18-07, 06:46 AM
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I purchased the DAIZEN control arm bushings from
The performance difference is instantly noticable...I am very impressed with the product and would recommend them to EVERY SC owner. They are a must have and I would suggest installing them into every SC built. Even if you ordered a brand new set of control arm, I would suggest pulling out the inferior rubber setup for the Daizens. I will detail more reasons in my How-2 but the simple reason is because the stocks suck.
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The performance difference is instantly noticable...I am very impressed with the product and would recommend them to EVERY SC owner. They are a must have and I would suggest installing them into every SC built. Even if you ordered a brand new set of control arm, I would suggest pulling out the inferior rubber setup for the Daizens. I will detail more reasons in my How-2 but the simple reason is because the stocks suck.
MW
Many people label the OEMs as "crap" and "garbage". But what you have to remember is you probably bought your car with 70,000+ miles already on it. How many people have ever even driven an SC brand new? I have, and I can tell you that the comfort and sound deadening characteristics that this car was engineered to acheive are totally mitigated by polyeurothane bushings.
Personally, I'm ordering a set of Vlamos (rubber OEM replacement) bushings next chance I get. I can't wait to get back my "Lexus" ride quality and get out of this zero-tolerance go-cart.
07-18-07, 08:56 AM
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Great input, especially for those of us trying to maintain that trademark Lexus ride in areas where roads aren't glass smooth.
Due to some reports of creaks, groans, and telepathically-sent vibrations, I'll stick to stock control arm replacement or go the Vlamos route.
Due to some reports of creaks, groans, and telepathically-sent vibrations, I'll stick to stock control arm replacement or go the Vlamos route.