Roca-Usa Lower Control Arm Bushings
12-19-12, 01:39 PM
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Unhappy with the ride!
I had the bushings for lower control arm 1 and 2 replaced with Roca. Also the lower ball joints and outer tie rods with Moog. Strut mounts Monroe. Allignment was done and caster could not be adjusted within limits (only cross caster is acceptable), but I am not very familiar with allignment. I had the bushings replaced, because there was movement in one. I wanted rubber bushings, so that the ride would not be affected.
However, the ride feels very harsh now. I feel all iregularities of the road. It was not nearly like that before. I hate it.
However, the ride feels very harsh now. I feel all iregularities of the road. It was not nearly like that before. I hate it.
01-18-13, 07:46 AM
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I had the bushings for lower control arm 1 and 2 replaced with Roca. Also the lower ball joints and outer tie rods with Moog. Strut mounts Monroe. Allignment was done and caster could not be adjusted within limits (only cross caster is acceptable), but I am not very familiar with allignment. I had the bushings replaced, because there was movement in one. I wanted rubber bushings, so that the ride would not be affected.
However, the ride feels very harsh now. I feel all iregularities of the road. It was not nearly like that before. I hate it.
However, the ride feels very harsh now. I feel all iregularities of the road. It was not nearly like that before. I hate it.
Right now on my '99 GS300, I have Moog lower ball joints and outer tie rods and OEM '05 Caster arms. I have a lot of squeeking but don't feel irregularites of the road. At highway speeds though, the steering wheel feels like its not tracking straight, all though it is.
I'm going to replace my LCA#1 bushing with Roca and see if the squeeking goes away.
01-23-13, 01:25 AM
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If the steering wheel is not tracking straight. Like you have a lot of play in the steering, it may be the steering rack bushings. The stock lexus ones feel like they are made out of gummy bears. It's like super soft rubber. Once they wear out, the steering wheel will be extremely loose feeling. The steering will wobble when you hit a bump. You can change them out to the daizen ones and the feel will be very solid.
02-06-13, 04:57 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCA-98-05-G...sories&vxp=mtr
I didn't find the entire caster arm+bushing set but seeing that price i might end up getting the cheaper TRD bushings from the RHD website linked to earlier in this thread. should i just fit the bushings onto my OEM caster arms or get aftermarket arms? no effect on performance right? and i want to use MOOG arm #1 will they work with a different name brand caster arm(#2)?
I didn't find the entire caster arm+bushing set but seeing that price i might end up getting the cheaper TRD bushings from the RHD website linked to earlier in this thread. should i just fit the bushings onto my OEM caster arms or get aftermarket arms? no effect on performance right? and i want to use MOOG arm #1 will they work with a different name brand caster arm(#2)?
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03-07-13, 08:13 AM
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Well this sucks, I bought the ROCA bushings but my gs is a 99. From what I have read these won't fit 
I was planning to do the install of new front upper control arms, lower control arms, ball joints, lower caster arms, new struts and springs. Except now my Roca bushings will probably not be of use and will have to figure out a different way to go for the caster arm bushing replacement
I was planning to do the install of new front upper control arms, lower control arms, ball joints, lower caster arms, new struts and springs. Except now my Roca bushings will probably not be of use and will have to figure out a different way to go for the caster arm bushing replacement
09-15-14, 02:57 AM
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I have 99 Gs myself and they do fit !!!
U have to buy 98-99 Roca Bushings and to make sure they are 60mm diameter and from 00-05 the caster arm got bigger to 65mm, that why u got a wrong year bushing and they bigger then your existing arm.
Where did u buy them?
I got mine from Ebay and its very well said in each description for which Gs models its compatible with.
Here is it for 98-99
http://m.ebay.com/itm/ROCA-98-99-GS3...-/161040943979
And 00-05
http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=271257071890
Good luck
U have to buy 98-99 Roca Bushings and to make sure they are 60mm diameter and from 00-05 the caster arm got bigger to 65mm, that why u got a wrong year bushing and they bigger then your existing arm.
Where did u buy them?
I got mine from Ebay and its very well said in each description for which Gs models its compatible with.
Here is it for 98-99
http://m.ebay.com/itm/ROCA-98-99-GS3...-/161040943979
And 00-05
http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=271257071890
Good luck
Last edited by shurian; 09-15-14 at 03:05 AM.
09-25-14, 01:49 AM
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They're not thicker. The 03-05 has the TRD bushings pressed however, it's not poly, its the same hard rubber that came with the car. 98-00 had the smaller arms, althought certain 2000 models that were built late had the larger arm. I think its the 00 model that was manufactured after June of 1999. I have a 2000 and the larger armwas already on the car. 00-02 had the larger arm but didn't have the TRD bushing pressed into them
12-01-14, 10:52 AM
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I have 99 Gs myself and they do fit !!!
U have to buy 98-99 Roca Bushings and to make sure they are 60mm diameter and from 00-05 the caster arm got bigger to 65mm, that why u got a wrong year bushing and they bigger then your existing arm.
Where did u buy them?
I got mine from Ebay and its very well said in each description for which Gs models its compatible with.
Here is it for 98-99
http://m.ebay.com/itm/ROCA-98-99-GS3...-/161040943979
And 00-05
http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=271257071890
Good luck
U have to buy 98-99 Roca Bushings and to make sure they are 60mm diameter and from 00-05 the caster arm got bigger to 65mm, that why u got a wrong year bushing and they bigger then your existing arm.
Where did u buy them?
I got mine from Ebay and its very well said in each description for which Gs models its compatible with.
Here is it for 98-99
http://m.ebay.com/itm/ROCA-98-99-GS3...-/161040943979
And 00-05
http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=271257071890
Good luck
Any recommendation?
12-18-14, 08:03 AM
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Roca is no longer selling them for 98-99 GS300. I can't find anyone that sells them, but I found a much cheaper replacement.
They are Febest TAB-177 for $26 ea.
You'll have to measure the diameter on your caster, Lexus has different caster arm size installed on the car, but the majority is 60mm.
This is the correct one that will fit the 60mm arm. I've contacted the seller and confirmed the diameter.
https://www.google.com/search?q=febe...ive&gws_rd=ssl
They are Febest TAB-177 for $26 ea.
You'll have to measure the diameter on your caster, Lexus has different caster arm size installed on the car, but the majority is 60mm.
This is the correct one that will fit the 60mm arm. I've contacted the seller and confirmed the diameter.
https://www.google.com/search?q=febe...ive&gws_rd=ssl
12-24-14, 10:14 PM
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Roca is no longer selling them for 98-99 GS300. I can't find anyone that sells them, but I found a much cheaper replacement.
They are Febest TAB-177 for $26 ea.
You'll have to measure the diameter on your caster, Lexus has different caster arm size installed on the car, but the majority is 60mm.
This is the correct one that will fit the 60mm arm. I've contacted the seller and confirmed the diameter.
https://www.google.com/search?q=febe...ive&gws_rd=ssl
They are Febest TAB-177 for $26 ea.
You'll have to measure the diameter on your caster, Lexus has different caster arm size installed on the car, but the majority is 60mm.
This is the correct one that will fit the 60mm arm. I've contacted the seller and confirmed the diameter.
https://www.google.com/search?q=febe...ive&gws_rd=ssl
ROCA is supposed to have more in 2-3 weeks.
Also, sorry divinity - almost forgot to send you your money!