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New Control Arm with Ball Joint from 1AAuto.com http://1aau.to/ia/1ASLF00708
Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear, as well as integral ball joints that also wear. This video shows you how to install a new quality TRQ lower control arm in your 2005-15 Toyota Tacoma.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2005 Toyota Tacoma
2006 Toyota Tacoma
2007 Toyota Tacoma
2008 Toyota Tacoma
2009 Toyota Tacoma
2010 Toyota Tacoma
2011 Toyota Tacoma
2012 Toyota Tacoma
2013 Toyota Tacoma
2014 Toyota Tacoma
2015 Toyota Tacoma
Tools you will need:
• 12mm Socket http://1aau.to/oaUI/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket http://1aau.to/oWW/1AXAA00043
• 24mm Socket
• Blowtorch
• Cutoff Wheel http://1aau.to/o7/1AXAA00254
• Pickle Fork
• Side Cutters
• Torque Wrench http://1aau.to/oafI/1AXAA00044
• Gloves http://1aau.to/osc/1AXSS00048
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses http://1aau.to/onk/1AXAA00343
• Floor Jack http://1aau.to/oMj/1AXAA00068
• Hammer http://1aau.to/oIS/1AXAA00091
• Punch
• Wheel Chocks
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I don't see the LCA Bolts on the website. Do you have the part#?
Excelente video muy instructivo saludos desde Argentina Neuquén Patagonia
How different would a 2wd 5 lug tacoma be?
Great video, where do you buy the replacement camber bolts ?? Ive been looking all over, none seem to be correct. As mentioned only the front bolt needs a sleeve ? Thank you!
Two thumbs up for the TRQ Tacoma videos! I replaced upper & lower control arms, sway bars, struts, tie rod ends, and rear shocks in a day (a long day…) without too much agony and swearing – thanks to the guidance & parts from TRQ, and Tacomaworld forum.
Of course you did a 4WD Tacoma as if that's all there is. Or am I the only guy who bought a 2012 base, 2WD Taco?
Yah, I had to cut 3 of 4 alignment bolts (did both front lower control arms) and it was not fun. I've got no lift, so I wound up plasma cutting the control arms off so I'd have plenty of room for the reciprocating saw. Burned through a 5-pack of Lennox Metal cutting blades to get it done.
Oh, and finding the right darned part number bolts to order was fun too. Every parts place offers up the same 4WD bolt as a fit for my 2WD, except their fine print (if included) says "for 6 lug only". I didn't even think that was an option for a base 2WD Taco. My final DOES-fit was the "Febest 0129-020-KIT". "Kit" means 1 bolt with cam and matching nut and cam for the nut end. Takes two per side. At $22 per kit that's $44 per side.
Final thought… since we were down in it already because an off-road excursion flattened the alignment cam brackets, we bent them back into shape and ran a weld bead outside each bracket to stiffen it up.
So the bolt with the bigger alignment plate goes on the front bushing with bigger hole ?
you made it look so easy
You guys are awesome! Keep up the great realistic work!
Where did u get the sleeve for the bushing on the bigger hole? The 2nd bolt u put on in the lower control arm
What’s the air tool he uses to separate the bolts from the frame?
I wonder if I’ll need new alignment tabs on my truck. It’s a California truck with no rust. Curious if I should risk it or not
Thank you for doing this on a rusty Tacoma and not one that looks like it just rolled off the show room floor like most other videos.
Jesus, that rust bucket belongs in the scrap yard!!!
As soon as dude brought the Diablo blades/torch out I scheduled my repair with my local shop lol
Assuming suspension components are new. If you know camber and caster specs why can't you just set the can bolts to the specs ?
Why you still need alignment if markings allow you to tell how camber and caster are set?
Good tutorial…Thanks
This video is underrated. This is exactly what I needed to see down to the rear LCA bolt that sucks a butt and has to be cut 98% of the time
can you send a link to the cam bolts? I couldn't find them in your site.
Thanks
That poor rusty Tacoma, and that adjustment tab took a beating. Good video though. I gotta do this soon
I wonder if this applies exactly the same on the tundra??? 07-present
cood job sir.
Great video but that Tacoma is a rust bucket!
Great video thanx