Lower control arm bushes. Am I being fleeced?

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150 LCA sub-assembly both sides $800 landed

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

sorry that was for the 120 series

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they list the 150 bushes as
TAB-155 ( fits both 120 & 150 ) upper arms

there are 2 numbers for the lower bushes
TAB-516 & TAB-517 for the 150

TAB-156 & TAB-159 for the 120

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

when i had to do my 120 the first time
i just got some Second hand ones from a wrecker in QLD
i think by memory they were $150ea with the camber bolts and came from a car that had done 40k (mine was 160k)
i was then going to fit new bushes to the old arms, but never did
got another car instead

[stanmiko Member Find all posts View Profile Close stanmiko]

On the Nolathane site they show only the upper bushes not the lower

Nolathane Part Number: 45574

http://www.nolathane.com.au/product_...45574&sq=11875

[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Hey amts,

Can you list the UAE website that these prices come from, there is a massive $1700-1800 savings to be had!!!

So we've got a 260% markup from Toyota parts here in Australia, I know Toyota are bad, but jeez this is a rip off!

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Mark

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Hey amts,

Can you list the UAE website that these prices come from, there is a massive $1700-1800 savings to be had!!!

So we've got a 260% markup from Toyota parts here in Australia, I know Toyota are bad, but jeez this is a rip off!

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Mark

RIGHT: https://www.amayama.com/en/search?q=48068-60010

LEFT: https://www.amayama.com/en/search?q=48069-60010

$272.41 each plus postage.

[sunny120 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sunny120]

Hey,

Do you mean the lower arm 150 bushes are bigger?

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Mark

Yes, 150 LCA bushes are physically larger compared to the 120's. Hence why red ranger/nolathane/pedders don't have a listing for a 150 but do for a 120. Ran into this problem a couple of years ago on a fj which run 150 arms/bushes.

[Gramps Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gramps]

Old thread I know, but I need to replace the bushes on my front end. Looks like it's easier to replace LCA's and UCA's via amayama.com

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You'll probably need to also add the cost of new caster bolts in as well. Quite often they are rusted in and need replacing after cutting them out.

It's often cheaper to buy a complete aftermarket ATM with bushes.
Pedders. Fulcrum etc do them, Whitey from the forum also can obtain.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Very similar vintage vehicle as mine, all four of mine need replacing too. Was picked up not long after Whitey installed my brand new suspension and I got a wheel alignment. Whitey mentioned my cams were all fine but alas the bushes were torn!! Maybe the wheel aligners did it but the rubber is old anyway.

I considered aftermarket however a lot of mechanics recommended the rubber Toyota bushes. Weighed everything up after 'chatting' to a few people and jumped on amayama and opened an account. I'm awaiting for it all to arrive in the near future. Ordered all the bushes and all the caster bolts and nuts too. Did not just order complete LCA's as I was initially going to do!
http://www.pradopoint.com.au/showthr...l=1#post548257


Some very good threads about all this recently weighing up the pros and cons.
http://www.pradopoint.com.au/showthr...-Re-fit-Bushes
http://www.pradopoint.com.au/showthr...r-control-arms

Hope you get it sorted.

[Gramps Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gramps]

That's good to know. Thamks for the heads up guys.

[adrian5800 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close adrian5800]

I replaced my LCA bushes last year using genuine ones from Amayama too. Make sure they are orientated in the arms correctly when they are pressed in.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

Many thanks Adrian. Whitey kindly mentioned the same thing. I'll give em a bucket of anti seize too!!!!! I think for my requirements it is the best solution although I would have liked complete aftermarket adjustable LCA's.

[greenspain144 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close greenspain144]

Hi everyone.

I am resurrecting an old thread for sure. I am about to replace the 4 lower wishbone bushings in my 2018 Prado with genuine bushes. My question is about the cam flanges... Do I mark them and take pictures before removing and replace in exactly the same position? what do I need to know? Also do I need to have a wheel alignment after replacing? Thank you in advance.