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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 02:24 PM
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I found that my rear control arm bushings are toast. I only see the complete arm listed in the system diagrams. The price is almost $600 each at Bell Lexus and $300 each at Amayama. Is it possible to buy just the bushings somewhere? Thanks 🙏


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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 07:03 PM
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I found that my rear control arm bushings are toast. I only see the complete arm listed in the system diagrams. The price is almost $600 each at Bell Lexus and $300 each at Amayama. Is it possible to buy just the bushings somewhere? Thanks 🙏

If you don't mind aftermarket.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/182676105258
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Old Dec 3, 2024 | 11:23 PM
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Not sure if they can be obtained separately. What symptoms are you having with the bushings?
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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 06:43 AM
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i checked as well, and they are not available separately from Lexus/Toyota. My guess is that since the arms are aluminon, pressing them out/in would damage the soft metal.
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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 07:26 AM
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You can buy a set from Figs.
https://shopfigs.com/v5/BEARINGS-BUS...-BUSHINGS-B029
I wish the ball joints on these arms were replaceable. I don't know how often they go bad, it just sucks that every time you'd get a new control arm you'd then have to go through the process of swapping out the bushings again.
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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by aypues
Not sure if they can be obtained separately. What symptoms are you having with the bushings?
clunks over bumps, excessive negative camber - considering new springs too
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Old Dec 5, 2024 | 09:12 AM
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Rock Auto sells complete control arms from BECK/ARNLEY for about $100. Complete with new bushings and ball joint. No idea if the quality is as good as the Lexus bits, but certainly a cheaper option.

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