97+ bushings on supra lca?
12-23-13, 01:03 PM
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97+ bushings on supra lca?
I recently replaced my 97 sc300 lca bushings and it's been about 2 months now and found out I need to replace the lca itself... could I get supra lcas and fit the bushings in them? also.. what year supra lca would be compatible? Thanks. I don't want to spend 900+ for lexus control arms and spend more.
12-23-13, 02:06 PM
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Just install the supra control arms with the bushings they come with they are a little stiffer anyways.
not worth it to destroy good bushings that will last another 100+k to install poly ones but you could I guess.
did the ball joint go on yours? I replaced the bushings on mine also but if/when the ball joing goes its just replacement supra arms and save the poly bushings in a box if the rubber ones need replacing in 10+ more years.
not worth it to destroy good bushings that will last another 100+k to install poly ones but you could I guess.
did the ball joint go on yours? I replaced the bushings on mine also but if/when the ball joing goes its just replacement supra arms and save the poly bushings in a box if the rubber ones need replacing in 10+ more years.
12-23-13, 03:11 PM
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Just install the supra control arms with the bushings they come with they are a little stiffer anyways.
not worth it to destroy good bushings that will last another 100+k to install poly ones but you could I guess.
did the ball joint go on yours? I replaced the bushings on mine also but if/when the ball joing goes its just replacement supra arms and save the poly bushings in a box if the rubber ones need replacing in 10+ more years.
not worth it to destroy good bushings that will last another 100+k to install poly ones but you could I guess.
did the ball joint go on yours? I replaced the bushings on mine also but if/when the ball joing goes its just replacement supra arms and save the poly bushings in a box if the rubber ones need replacing in 10+ more years.
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I can confirm 100%, you can buy supra lower control arms. I just replaced mine this weekend, with 1995 Supra (TT or NA doesn't matter) LCA for my 99 SC300, and they fit perfectly. Another plus is the Supra LCA have stiffer bushings than stock SC300. You can buy them at Toyota of Richardson ask for Marvin, or Call Fred at Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, both great guys.
Another couple of notes, if you are doing it your self, mark the position of the eccentric bolt going through each bushing, this is the alignment marks. When tightening the bolts, make sure to jack up the assembly under the ball joint to its natural position, as if the wheel were on the hub and the car on the ground. Bushings have memory and need to be tightened in this position.
Another couple of notes, if you are doing it your self, mark the position of the eccentric bolt going through each bushing, this is the alignment marks. When tightening the bolts, make sure to jack up the assembly under the ball joint to its natural position, as if the wheel were on the hub and the car on the ground. Bushings have memory and need to be tightened in this position.
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