Rear bushing assist wanted! Any input welcome its the last thing to do and everything is done!
Been a while since I been on here and finally upgrading my suspension!
Got Megan going in all a round in the rear.
But having issues with the putting the bushing in have bushing press but the one I picked up does not have the right cups to push the bushings in straight and the smaller one we haven't found anything to fit it properly.
Part number for the proper bushing press
​​​​​or can I get a Toyota/Lexus bushing press with the right piece. We've already tried a socket a d it won't put it in straight. Last thing to do before we're done and I can get it allined.
Please any input is welcome!


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Are we talking about bushings #1 and #2 in the rear axle carrier?

 

Yes, both rear lower spindle/knuckle bushing!

 

According to Lexus/Toyota specifications, they are not replaceable. If they are worn out, you will need to replace the rear carrier sub-assy.
Left part number: 42305-30070
Right part number: 42304-30070

 

When doing mine I had the same issue, I took my new knuckles over to Home Depot. I found some plumbing fittings that were a perfect match with the new knuckles and they only cost about a dollar each.

 

Plumbing fitting, huh?
Good suggestion, I have the other side with me. I'll will go and give that a try! Most definitely thank you,
Steel pipe I presume? Of course!
I was about to get a hold of a Mac Tools truck, and buy a couple of sockets. But the pipe sounds like a good idea!

 

I can probably find what I bought and post a photo of it, it might make your search a little easier. I think i bought a coupling for gas pipe. Check back for the pics in a few minutes

 

For sure if you could! I figured it was gas pipe, something a bit stronger. I'm going to head out and probably start looking for those here shortly. I'd like to have my car back.

 

Rockauto has the lower bushing.

 

It says it’s a “1-1/2 fitting, and I am pretty sure it’s for natural gas pipe. If you already have a jack screw or ball joint press, it will be pretty easy to pull them out and install the new ones, just make sure your going the right direction

 

Nice thank you! Yeah, I already have a ball joint press, just didn't have the right cups to fit the bushing to put them in straight. Thank you a lot man! This helps immensely!