FIGS lca bushing and bracket
#1
FIGS lca bushing and bracket
I am will be ordering the figs lca bushing in 90a polyand will be doing an install thread for those that are interested. Soon as i get the bushings I will be posting up a how to, big thank you to Mike from figs he is a stand up guy and I would highly recommend going to him for all your Lexus needs.
#3
Hahaha omg bro I thought you would never post your like a ghost lol yah man I am ordering them tonight and next week my arms should be going to lazer cut and shipped out, what hardness did you end up get 80a? Is there any noticeable difference?
Also what you other goodies are you getting from mike?
Also what you other goodies are you getting from mike?
#4
Intermediate
Aren't the figs arms designed to be used with air suspension? It seems they are designed to maximize camber to allow wheels to tuck when driving low or is there another purpose for those arms they are def a costly upgrade unless the plan is to drive super low with camber ?? Just learning as we see new products being designed for the LS platform
#5
Aren't the figs arms designed to be used with air suspension? It seems they are designed to maximize camber to allow wheels to tuck when driving low or is there another purpose for those arms they are def a costly upgrade unless the plan is to drive super low with camber ?? Just learning as we see new products being designed for the LS platform
My idea with the ls430 is it's weak point is it's handling capabilities so I am going about replacing most of the stock suspension with aftermarket parts as well as adding bigger sway bars and chassis braces.
I would highly recommend getting there lca bushing
http://www.shopfigs.com/v3/cat-G3-LS-CAT/G2ISHP-FRLCA-SP3491K-IN-BRKT
This is essential most of the time the stock fluid filled ones on the car have cracks in the and the fluid has seeped out this throws off the toe causing premature wear on the very inside of the tire. You cannot even tell that is causing it because on an aligment machine it will show your toe is in spec but the aligment machine cannot simulate when the cars suspension is put underload and has braking forces applied to it.
See how by the blue camber arm the inside of the tire is super worn out on the very edge? That is due to the lca bushings be totally shot and it starts to cup the tire and eats away at it mine were so bad I had to rotate my tires every 2500 miles I thought this was caused by camber it it's actually the lca making the toe go out of wack under load.
#6
Intermediate
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Just buy the bushings and simply replace the bushings in YOUR lower control arm. Nothing wrong with the aluminum LCA that comes with the bushings, but why waste a quality LCA.
Not hard to press out the old bushing. You just need a 3" OD piece of steel tubing as an arbor. Go to a machine shop to have it done. They will have a hydraulic press. Duck soup.
Handling will be better and I find it noticeable.
Not hard to press out the old bushing. You just need a 3" OD piece of steel tubing as an arbor. Go to a machine shop to have it done. They will have a hydraulic press. Duck soup.
Handling will be better and I find it noticeable.
#7
Just buy the bushings and simply replace the bushings in YOUR lower control arm. Nothing wrong with the aluminum LCA that comes with the bushings, but why waste a quality LCA.
Not hard to press out the old bushing. You just need a 3" OD piece of steel tubing as an arbor. Go to a machine shop to have it done. They will have a hydraulic press. Duck soup.
Handling will be better and I find it noticeable.
Not hard to press out the old bushing. You just need a 3" OD piece of steel tubing as an arbor. Go to a machine shop to have it done. They will have a hydraulic press. Duck soup.
Handling will be better and I find it noticeable.
Also it's not the lower control arm that's being replaced it's just the end with the bracket and bushing. I am buying a upper control arm to adjust my camber I think you maybe confused the two.
That is the bushing and bracket on the stock lca that is the bushing I am talking about.
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#8
Lexus Champion
Just buy the bushings and simply replace the bushings in YOUR lower control arm. Nothing wrong with the aluminum LCA that comes with the bushings, but why waste a quality LCA.
Not hard to press out the old bushing. You just need a 3" OD piece of steel tubing as an arbor. Go to a machine shop to have it done. They will have a hydraulic press. Duck soup.
Handling will be better and I find it noticeable.
Not hard to press out the old bushing. You just need a 3" OD piece of steel tubing as an arbor. Go to a machine shop to have it done. They will have a hydraulic press. Duck soup.
Handling will be better and I find it noticeable.
#11
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Hahaha omg bro I thought you would never post your like a ghost lol yah man I am ordering them tonight and next week my arms should be going to lazer cut and shipped out, what hardness did you end up get 80a? Is there any noticeable difference?
Also what you other goodies are you getting from mike?
Also what you other goodies are you getting from mike?
Went 90a. I’ve had everything from the track bearing to the RR Racing bushing and each one made a difference in either direction. IMO the RR and track bearing didn’t have much difference comfort wise but going from the RR to FIGS was like going back to stock. I have the front LCA #1 bushing getting worked on right now but it requires a lot of cutting and press work so my friend is having some difficulty. Also have the MEGA arms on the way. Should be here in a week or two. Will need the trac arms to complete the rear set. Should be a nice addition to my rear UCA and toe arms regardless.
#13
Went 90a. I’ve had everything from the track bearing to the RR Racing bushing and each one made a difference in either direction. IMO the RR and track bearing didn’t have much difference comfort wise but going from the RR to FIGS was like going back to stock. I have the front LCA #1 bushing getting worked on right now but it requires a lot of cutting and press work so my friend is having some difficulty. Also have the MEGA arms on the way. Should be here in a week or two. Will need the trac arms to complete the rear set. Should be a nice addition to my rear UCA and toe arms regardless.
#14
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http://www.shopfigs.com/v3/CAT-LEXUS...LCA-SP3491K-90
LS430 housing is a little bigger. You have to center the bushing and remove the old washer from the LCA.
Attachment 490743
LS430 housing is a little bigger. You have to center the bushing and remove the old washer from the LCA.
Attachment 490743
#15
http://www.shopfigs.com/v3/CAT-LEXUS...LCA-SP3491K-90
LS430 housing is a little bigger. You have to center the bushing and remove the old washer from the LCA.
LS430 housing is a little bigger. You have to center the bushing and remove the old washer from the LCA.