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Old Nov 11, 2023 | 12:30 PM
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Prepped for tomorrow, replacing the lower arms on both sides and the sway bar bushings since she is up. This will be fun to do with a jammed middle finger!

Actually pretty clean in here.







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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 04:44 AM
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How many miles does it have?
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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 05:36 AM
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Are you replacing LCA #1 only or are you doing both LCA #1 & #2?
the bushings on LCA #2 might be worn out too.

I used these when i did mine.
https://tmengineering.net/webstore/i...4ae73b5805ed42

here is a thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...1-lca-2-a.html

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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 06:09 AM
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She has 75k miles in her. After looking at the other components I have decided to pause and order the LCA #2’s, Stabilizers and Tire rods. I’ll end up doing the upper later.
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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 06:17 AM
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You need LCAs after 75k miles?

Where do you drive, in the outback?
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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 06:40 AM
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“Need” is a stretch I just figured I’m there let’s do it all and not worry for the rest of her life. I see torn bushings also.
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Originally Posted by pharaoh9
“Need” is a stretch I just figured I’m there let’s do it all and not worry for the rest of her life. I see torn bushings also.
Got it.

My '07 has ~65k miles on it and the underside bears no relation to yours, which is why I asked the question of where you were driving.

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This is an 02 with 71k and was a Florida car. The couple I bought it from had it the last 14 years.
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