Replacing Bushing

[JackSilb]

Hello,
Lets talk about parts that need to be periodically replaced such as bushing.
Please leave pump and other parts to another Thread.
Lets start with a generic discussion what and then probably focus on Toyotas for a change? http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/eyes.gif

Just kidding, we can keep adding the list here. Toyotas, Jeeps, Izusus, GMC ...
Scott and GoodTimes are really good on starting the tech talk. Then SteveS and BajaTaco develop it even more as usual.
OK, tell us what should we be on the lookout?
Parts that safety related. Ball joints?
What to inspect after a trip. Before a trip?
Replace parts that are known to were out. How often?
Rubber vs. urethane?


Thanks,
-JACK
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Post Edited (JackSilb) : 3/2/2004 9:19:25 PM GMT

[JackSilb]

Jay said...
All the bushings? Other replacable parts? Sounds like a great FAQ page that we can start working on. If I had a Toy OEM Shop Manual that would help a lot, but I don't. Does anybody around here have one?


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[expeditionswest]

I just replaced the bearings in the front hubs of the Trooper due to water ingress. They did not fail, but there was scoring in the races. IMO, You should grease serviceable hub assemblies every 30k miles, and replace non-serviceable units at 100k on vehicles with large tires and heavy off-road use.

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[BajaTaco]

Jack, here is the stuff you can get from Energy Suspension (http://www.energysuspension.com/toyt1.html). The polyurethane will probably stiffen things up a bit. For non-Toyotas, here (http://www.energysuspension.com/tableco.html) is the application page. Here is an article that discusses rubber vs. poly. (http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/poly_vs_rubber/)
As far as checking parts - MrS posted a nice link to a pretty good checklist over in the Trail Tips section. I would find out if your front wheel bearings are sealed - they probably are, so you probably don't really need to worry about those. You can also check for slop in your ball joints and tie-rod ends. Secure the front of the truck and Jack up the front. Grab a tire at top and bottom, and try to rock it back and forth to check the ball joints. There shouldn't be any play.Have someone get inside and hold the steering wheel while you try to move the tire from side-to-side and see if there is play in your tie-rod connections.Inspect bolts that connect your lower control arm to your spindle, connect your coilover to the bucket, and lower mount, connect your steering rack to it's mounts, and even check your lug nuts after you have driven a bit following a tire removal session. Inspect your body mounts.
Just thinking out loud...

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[JackSilb]

Thanks for the information.

This is a start.
But what bushing can be replaced after 100K? I see some of them. The rubber seems wear-out and breaking. I am not sure the ones I can not see.

-JACK


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[BajaTaco]

What bushing can be replaced after 100K? Any one you want to http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gifIf you are talking about bushings other than the ones listed on the master kit,then I would either do a visual inspection, and replace whatever looks suspect, or take it to a shop and have them go through the whole thing. The only other thing I could suggest is to ask your Toyota dealer for a list of rubber bushings for your model and use it as a guide.


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[JackSilb]

It seems that the master list did not have 1996 or newer 4Runners ...
-JACK


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