Lower Control Arms bushings - daizen
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Lower Control Arms bushings - daizen
From what i have read here, the lower control arm bushings are the first to go on first Gen LS400 (no brainer). The common solution to the problem is to replace the bushings with Daizen bushings ($100). Some folks have complained that Daizens gives a harsher ride and can be noisy if not properly installed.
The problem with installing Daizens is that you need to burn out old bushing and press in the new ones (requires a hydraulic press and delicate work).
This is what I have discovered.
Cost to install Daizens LCA (most UCA are in good shape) - Labor $350, Daizen $100 = $450
Cost to install Original LCA part $185 x 2 = $370 (from Park Place Lexus, delivered), since it is an easier job we can do it ourselves (mostly lots of wrenching but no burning and precision press).
So for folks that can remove the LCA themselves, it might be better to just go with new LCAs. Do I make any sense?
The problem with installing Daizens is that you need to burn out old bushing and press in the new ones (requires a hydraulic press and delicate work).
This is what I have discovered.
Cost to install Daizens LCA (most UCA are in good shape) - Labor $350, Daizen $100 = $450
Cost to install Original LCA part $185 x 2 = $370 (from Park Place Lexus, delivered), since it is an easier job we can do it ourselves (mostly lots of wrenching but no burning and precision press).
So for folks that can remove the LCA themselves, it might be better to just go with new LCAs. Do I make any sense?
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Why don't you start with the Daizen Sway Bar kit & you might find that your Lower CA bushings are not as bad as you believe.
They are $100.00 and an easy diy project.
I had substantially less of the "hollow thud" post install.
My 94 also has replaced oem struts at all 4 wheels & new upper mounts at the front and new front lower ball joints.
Upper and Lower control arm bushings are original at 180,000
They are $100.00 and an easy diy project.
I had substantially less of the "hollow thud" post install.
My 94 also has replaced oem struts at all 4 wheels & new upper mounts at the front and new front lower ball joints.
Upper and Lower control arm bushings are original at 180,000
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