Front Differential Support Arm Bushing Replacement

[@TimmyTheToolman]

*PLEASE READ THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION*

[@markafoster1]

Hi can you forward me the link for the bushing 2000 Prado 90 series

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@markafoster1 The link to the bushings is in the video description. I'm not sure your Prado has the same support arms and bushings. I recommend calling or emailing Durobumps to find out. To expand the video description, click on "more".

[@RonBurgandy]

Good afternoon timmy, unfortunately the link on your video is no longer available. It just redirects me to a “page not found”

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@RonBurgandy durobumps.com/product/toyota-replacement-front-differential-bushings/

[@gbrianmullinax8448]

I just finished my job and I d like to report my experience. First I put the bushings into the freezer for a few days, remembering the "Shrinkage" episode of Seinfeld and everything else I remembered about what cold does. After I removed the old bushings, let the bracket cool down and cleaned it out, I put a very thin coat of dish (as you recommended) and they slid right in so very easy! I tightened the short bolts to torque specs and the long bolts hand tight. I let the new bushings sit over night to get to acclimate and then tightened the long bolts to torque specs. It may have added an extra day to the process but I think it was worth it. Thanks as always for the video. If not for it I would still be running on old worn out bushings. Keep on wrenching and putting up excellent videos.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this job. You're very welcome and we will of course keep turning wrenches and creating DIY videos for people to use. Happy Wrenching!

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you Tim and Sean, for featuring a new improvement product for the 4runner's performance life. Special thanks to Curtis, the man at Durobumps for making these new Toyota replacements. This is much appreciated, as I plan on keeping my 4Runner in the best shape that I can! 👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Your time you spend educating is one of the reasons I’ll be able to enjoy my Tacoma for years to come!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Jeremy. Enabling people to do their own work is what we're about. Not everyone can afford to pay a shop the expensive hourly labor rates. Things add up very quickly.

[@PulpMatter]

Wow, great video! Was tightening my ac/steering pump belts today and noticed my drivers side diff bushing was rotting away from an oil leak! Didn’t know what they were at first but your video helped illuminate the subject matter. Now I feel like an expert on this subject matter, thanks for your awesome videos much appreciated!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Sean and you're very welcome. Great to hear you found this video informative. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

[@granttabor5314]

Just want to thank you on behalf of the community. I always watch your videos before I do an install even on small jobs just to get those little tips and tricks that speed things up. I also love how I can always trust your content to have torque specs for all the jobs. You’re great!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the nice comment Grant. We appreciate it!

[@richardaguilar4204]

Thanks for this video Tim. Just performed this job today in the hopes that this will take care of the vibration that occurs around 50-60 mph speed on my rig. I'm happy to report that it just did that. These bushings from Durobumps are pretty awesome.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Richard. Great to hear you were able to fix your vibration issue and it didn't cost you all that much to do it. 3rd Gen 4runner owners are lucky Curtis made these replacement bushings because replacing the whole arms would be much more expensive. Happy Wrenching!

[@bossfuego3023]

Thanks for the video Timmy! I just did this and it made way more of a difference than I expected. 4x4 is so much smoother with less clunks and vibrations.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome. Great to hear the repair worked out well for you. Happy Wrenching!

[@josephf.1432]

Wow, thank you for this! I just ordered the front diff bracket bushings from the link you provided. I would have been buying new brackets had I not seen this video. Thanks for saving me like $160 for parts!!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Joseph. We're lucky Durobumps decided to make these bushings so we can save money.

[@nevada4wheelin]

Thanks for the tip on getting the bushings out, took a couple min of heating up and they pushed right out! Super easy install.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome.

[@BobetoSlim]

Amazing video once again. Turn out my leaky power steering pump did more damage than I thought. Cleaned up the mess after fixing the leak, found these bushings literally peeling apart in my hand! Along with front lower control arm bushing as well.... but thats next

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks. Glad you like the video. Good luck with all the work. Happy Wrenching!

[@janpur1417]

Hi Tim, I removed that bushing (at 12:25) on 100 series LC with a chisel. You will need two and needs to drive both on opposite sides between the arm and the lip on the bushing. No need to heat, it will just slide out easily. Febest makes those replacement bushings and I used it since I cannot source OEM bushing without the arm and it works really good. Thanks for your awesome videos!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for sharing that. I went on the Febest website and looked at what they offered for 3rd Gen 4runners and they don't offer bushings for this application.

[@garybrady7245]

@janpur1417 I know it's been a while but would you happen to have the Febest part number?

[@garybrady7245]

Do you have the febest part numbers

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Your nailed it! So glad I found what’s this vibration is coming from, things happen for a reason!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad our video helped you out Jeremy.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

It would have took years, the video and your friend who makes the bushings, will let you know! Thanks a bunch! I live in rusty NH and lucked out finding a tacoma protruding much rust free. I understand there will be maintenance on a 170000 mile truck. If it wasn’t my dream truck I wouldn’t be learning much about Toyota’s , would probably just have a $45,000 truck payment, I’d rather this community!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@jeremyoshea7941 Well, luckily you don't have to deal with the gnarly rust. That takes a bunch of the fun out of turning wrenches. Yeah, no new truck in my future either. I'll live my old 4runners for a very long time to come.

[@warddoyouralgebra]

Jeremy can you describe your vibration you had?

[@sethdingle6066]

thanks for this! just knocked this out on my 2006 Tundra in about an hour!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Seth. Good job!

[@jeremyoshea7941]

I always enjoy working on this truck !

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's good. It would suck if you hated working on it.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Ended up being they were shipping the part the following day did you have a good customer service as well! Thanks Tim!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good stuff!

[@williamtsol636]

I ended up having to do this to my truck !! This video was super helpful !! Thanks man ! I like the Durobump product too !! Very happy with it !! Well worth it ! Cheers Timmy !

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey William, glad the video helped you out. Curtis definitely did us a favor by producing these bushings. It's a big money savings over buying the complete arms. What year Tacoma do you have?

[@williamtsol636]

@@TimmyTheToolman My truck is a 2000 ! It has over 300k miles on it ! I ended up having to replace those bushings because I noticed thick oil splatters on the passenger side axel ! I also kept hearing the rattle you were talking about ! I'm hoping that my front differential isn't going to spew out any more oil ! I wondering if the differential needs to be replaced too !! Hope not !! Those Durobump Bushings gave me a smoother ride too !! These videos are great bro !! Great reference place !! You do a great job on listing the specs and where to find stuff !! Fukn awesome man !! Many thumbs up for this channel !! 👍

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You missed our last party on April 13th. I was asking what year you have because I have a hood strut kit that will work for 01-04 Tacoma models. I was going to offer it to you if you had one of those years. I need to find somebody who has one so we can shoot a video of it.

[@williamtsol636]

@@TimmyTheToolman Yeah ! Sorry I missed the party ! I'm taking care of my 90 yr old mom !! I'll be there one of these times ! Thanks Timmy !!

[@nick-3388]

Thank you for all the info. You're so generous!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Any time Nizar, glad you are enjoying the content. Don't forget to smash that like button! It helps us out!

[@dsimp765]

Great video guys. I've done a diff drop, but it didn't cross my mind to even inspect those bushings? Thank you guys.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, if you take a look, there's a very good chance the driver side bushing might be torn apart due to the propensity of oil collecting there from oil changes.

[@EdwardRoss-tb5hz]

Thanks Tim worked like a champ!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good job Edward!

[@TheTrobocop]

Do you think the bushings on an '03 4x4 Tacoma needing replacement could cause a low speed clunk upon side to side weight transfer- on turning/ driveway entrance/exit? My driver side is covered in oil from oil filter changes. I haven't had a chance to get the truck in the air to pry on these to see if they're loose. Thanks again for the great content!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It could be but hard to say. A front end clunk could be a lot of things like control arm bushings, maybe a loose sway bar, or possibly even play in the steering shaft. Things of this nature can be hard to figure out. Your best bet is to start looking at different possibilities and correcting things as you find them.

[@gummybear916]

Thanks for another great tutorial! I’ll be replacing these bushings this weekend on my 1998 SR5. My upper insulators are shot, so I’ll be replacing those as well. The part number in the description for the upper insulators does not fit a 1998 by the way. Looks like I will need part #41653-35030.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video. After comparing the part number you supplied to the one we had originally, it appears your part number is the correct one and ours was for a Tundra, Tacoma or Sequoia. I can't remember where we got that part number from but it was obviously wrong. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I updated the video description providing the correct part number for this part.

[@gummybear916]

@@TimmyTheToolman no problem Timmy. Glad to contribute to the cause. In Timmy we trust!

[@jeremyoshea7941]

That’s crazy I was going to skip this video, I’ve been chasing a vibration that’s on and off once I’m above 45, I’m confident this is it. Plus my double cab is a 2002. The driver side is where that oil change happens every 3000 or so, if you don’t mind me asking, I’m at 170000 what do you recommend for oil changes. It’s a smooth motor. And thanks a bunch for your friend who took on building these bushings!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hopefully it is the cause of your vibration and replacing these bushings fixes your problem. I use to do engine oil and filter changes every 3000 miles when I was using a sem--synthetic oil but now that I'm using a full synthetic, I have changed my interval to every 5000 miles.

[@iadgreen28]

Hi Timmy! Wondering if the ride changed at all. I may try this to see if my highway ride improves. Was hoping you’d show the play of the new bushings once you got it in the sleeve as well. Still awesome video and keep it coming!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I haven't noticed any change in the ride but I don't think my OEM bushings were in really bad shape either. The rubber was probably fatigued but the bushing wasn't falling apart like I've seen on some vehicles. Yeah, I realized that would have been good to show how stiff the new bushings were but I didn't think about it until I was editing the video. Oh well. Curtis know his stuff so I figured the Durobumps bushings were going to be a big improvement over my 18 year old rubber bushings. What are you experiencing while on the highway?

[@iadgreen28]

Timmy The Toolman I think I’m just being dramatic about the the vibration. Lifted on 33’s so I shouldn’t expect much but looking to smooth it if I can. I can’t pin it down to vibration more in the seat or steering wheel but at high speeds like 70 plus I get a vibration. Was fun to cruise at 80 in this thing pre-lift. Plus I’m running 305s on 16 inch wheels.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@iadgreen28 Did you see our ECGS Clamshell CV Axle Bushing Install? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYmsl3t3p9mpfJo Since you're lifted and running bigger tires, the driver side needle bearing could be the cause of your vibration.

[@Texasknowhow]

Another good Video Tim. I’m going to replace these on our ‘99 4-Runner. Thanks again! Clay

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video Clay. You're welcome and good luck with the bushing replacement.

[@tongl274]

Nice video, I'm gonna do this bushing replacement for my Runner in the near future.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We're glad you like the video. It's not a hard job. The key to this is using enough heat.

[@hunterjohnson4954]

Just did these after work today, and I wish I did them looooong ago. Drivers bushing was crumbling apart when i took the arm off

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good job Hunter.

[@mileseubanks5104]

Awesome video and explanation. Looking to do this job as well as cv axle seals when I replace the front differential on my 2001. Any other things you would recommend on the front end while I have the differential out?

[@mileseubanks5104]

Also are you running a diff drop kit on your 4Runner? And what are your thoughts on them.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@mileseubanks5104 You might want to consider rebooting your CV axles if the boots are old. A 1 inch diff drop is a good idea for anyone with a suspension lift to improve the CV angles.

[@dereksalcido6255]

Hi Timmy, thanks for the video, just curious what is the official name of that part from Toyota? Thank you

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Not sure what Toyota calls it, but it is the support arms for the front differential.

[@0341stroker]

Hey Tim Merry Christmas. I saw you used soap to help the new bushing slide in the bracket easier. Could we use the Mission automotive silicone paste instead?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I think the idea is the soap will dry and lock the bushing in, while silicone paste would leave the bushing smooshing around for a long time. Would it make a difference, probably not.

[@jkfuel]

Another great video Tim! Do you have any outlets that viewers can help support your channel? You've helped me save a ton doing my own wrenching.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video. There have been others that have asked the same question but we don't expect anything from our viewers and we would never charge people for access to our videos. Our favorite payment is hearing back from people letting us know how much a video has helped them out. So, the fact that you took the time to comment is payment enough. Happy Wrenching!

[@chargerification]

Is it possible to replace the rear diff bushings without dropping the K frame? In a 1st gem highlander. There are 2 of them, mounts the diff on the crossmember

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I have no idea. I've never worked on a highlander.

[@tronskifpv]

The best thank you Tim!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome!

[@robertogarcia35]

wow yesterday I installed the durobumps and if there is much difference zero vibrations in front of my truck

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's great to hear Roberto. Good job fixing your rig.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video on these diff bushings

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Antonio.

[@hunterjenson4462]

Hey man!! I’ve been searching for answers for my issue and this is the closest they have come. I was wheeling and a big boulder slammed the driver side dif bracket, the lower washer that the bottom bolt tightens. It kinda bent it but in process I think pushed the driver side dif aft and up because the bolt was bent pretty bad. I got a new bolt and put it in and despite how much torque I put on it the dif doesn’t drop and snug and sandwich together…. Any ideas???? No one I ask seems to know.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It should snug up unless you're running out of threads on the bolt.

[@fn6553]

For removal how do you think the drill bit trick would work instead of heating it up.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Not too sure, we haven’t tried it yet, but depending on how glued on the OEM bushing is, it could take a long time to try and drill it out. Let us know how it goes! - Sean

[@robertojaimes9503]

hey tim hopefully you can answer my question as i cant find any answers. Are those upper rubber insulators any different to 1st gen tacoma? It says may not fit when i put my tacoma online and cant find a part number that would be different

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I don't know 100%, but since the front end of the 1st Gen Tacoma and 3rd Gen 4runner are so similar, I'm assuming the rubber insulators are the same.

[@johnschaefer4129]

great video, plan to order parts and do the job later this summer. hey can someone tell me the part # of the upper insulators for a '99 Tacoma 3.4L 4x4? is it 41654-0C010? thanks

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That part number you gave is for the lower washer. If you want to replace the upper with the rubber, the part number we include in the video description for the 4runner should be the same for the Tacoma. The front differentials and the front frame make-up are identical between the two models.

[@johnschaefer4129]

@@TimmyTheToolman finally got this job done, and the stopper for the 4Runner does fit. the part # that references to the Tacoma is discontinued, and ends in -010 vs -030 for the 4Runner. it only differs in the pattern and size of the rubber pads fyi

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@johnschaefer4129 Good job getting it done and thanks for sharing the info about the stopper.

[@stevecaskey2329]

ok, i have an '07 tundra life about 2 inches, nothing radical. i was looking at my support arms and they're under stress. the diff has the lowering blocks but the bushing is straining. the angle of the support arm is for an OEM ride height. it would relieve a lot of wear on the stock bushing if someone made a support arm to accommodate the necessary angle adjustment?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

What do you mean by "support arm"? There's upper and lower control arms. Is that what you're referring to?

[@williamtsol636]

Awesome ! Thanks Tim !! Definitely getting It !!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome William.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

When I did my Total Chaos diff drop I only got the long bolts tightened down with a breaker bar (and wrench on the nut). Never experienced any noise until I went wheeling, and there was a couple clunks here and there. I saw the torque spec was 101ft-lbs, so i went out and properly torqued the bolts (they were very loose in comparison to proper torque) and now the clunking seems to be worse/more consistent, along with some creaking. Does this sound like these bushings are the culprit? I can't imagine what else would be

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It could be the bushings but what do they look like? Are they deteriorated? If not, your problem is most likely elsewhere. Have you inspected other parts of your front suspension like your lower control arm bushings or maybe your sway bar?

[@Patrick.Weightman]

@@TimmyTheToolman Sorry for the late reply, KZbin hasnt been notifying me recently. One of them looks fairly shot (drivers side, gets dripped on by oil), and the other likes to groan a little bit as the bolt is torqued. The bolts don't come out totally easily like yours too. The sway bar has new bushings that have been greased and new links too, I believe the noise persists with them disconnected as well but I'll have to check again. As far as LCA bushings they could definitely need replaced - it's something that's on my list, and will probably do when I get new UCAs as well (no need for two alignments!)

[@anelson19801]

Another good video in the books. I have a question Tim. The same procedure you used to get that bushing out the the heat. Can you apply that same technique for the upper and lower control arms to remove the bushing and use aftermarket bushing like energy suspension because of the cost. Dealers want about $400+ for upper and lower CA bushings. Energy suspension has a set for $65+. I watched the video of how you replaced them already but you used factory parts and you had to press out that inner sleeve that the bushing is in. I just want to burn out the rubber like you did in this video and slip in the ES bushing and utilize the factory inner sleeve. What’s your opinion on this. Thanks again Tim.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video Anthony. I do remember guys saying they burned out the OEM UCA bushings and used Energy Suspension ones as a replacement so it will work from what I have heard on Toyota forums.

[@cardp17]

timmy, any reason these couldn't be pressed out (12ton press; vs heat)?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We use heat instead of a press because we're just replacing the rubber portion of the bushing, not the sleeve. If you try to press out the rubber, it will just rip apart and you'll still have to use heat to remove the remainder.

[@JAY-gv4eq]

These durobumps are 139$ now, is that about what they have always been? They should work well for a gen1 Tacoma even though the housing support appears to be a different Toyota part number?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Currently they are selling for $113 on optoffroad.com with their Black Friday deals. - Sean

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The durobumps company dosent have duro bumps for front and rear bump stops the website says there was nothing found when I tried to search for them for my 2000 4runner

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for letting me know Antonio. Something is wrong with his website. I'll pass it on to Curtis.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@TimmyTheToolman thanks brother for passing it on hope it helps because I been trying to find them bump stops since you did the bump stop video

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@AntonioClaudioMichael Hey Antonio, something is just weird for that page on his website for the diff bracket bushings. When you click on the products link, it only shows products for Tacomas. But, if you go to the home page, you can access products for the different models. www.toyotabumpstops.com/

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Just received them today!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Solid! Have fun with the install

[@Leino26]

Nice Job. questions for you Timmy. Doesn't Curtis make a new insulator? I am probably replacing the spark plugs. Any advice between Denso or NGK? Do you have part numbers ? Thank you so much.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Leino26 he was thinking about it but at this time he is not making the top insulators... interestingly enough, there has been conversations about how our rigs came from the factory. One side of the engine seemed to be NGK and the other 1/2 DENSO. Either is fine but I’m partial to DENSO. Part numbers should be in our valve cover gasket video.

[@G4Disco]

Could these worn bushing cause noise? I have zero vibration, but a humming noise under accelerating or decelerating. No noise at cruise. This a 22 year old 4Runner with 305k on the clock.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The humming sound is most likely a wheel bearing or maybe a driveshaft u-joint. If if changes with the speed of the vehicle, it's a rotational noise.

[@G4Disco]

@@TimmyTheToolman That's what I was thinking. The previous owner did change the driveshaft due to a vibration. Time to look at u joints.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@G4Disco Good luck with figuring it out.

[@nicolastazzone4800]

Buongiorno, le scrivo dalla Sicilia, complimenti per il video! Io ho il kzj90 monta gli stessi pz? ... Come faccio ad avere anche io un libro dei pezzi di ricambio del kzj90 dell anno 1998. Grazie per la disponibilità.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I don't know if the Durobump bushings will work for your mounts.

[@chevyvantravel9735]

I have a 2006 pontiac vibe that needs axle seals replaced. when they went to replace them they told me that the axle was fused into the differential case and if they damage the case then i have to replace the entire transmission. Is this true?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I don't know how an axle could get "Fused" into the differential. Even if you ran out of gear oil, it would be the bearings that would overheat and implode. I've never worked on your vehicle so it's hard for me to say if what they are telling you is plausible.

[@chevyvantravel9735]

@@TimmyTheToolman thank you for the reply!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@chevyvantravel9735 You're very welcome. Hope the repair isn't too crazy expensive for you. I'd definitely get a 2nd opinion though.

[@johnschaefer4129]

fyi that in the 1st gen Tacoma and 3rd gen 4Runner, if you're experiencing a significant clunk when you let off the gas suddenly at highway speed, and less severe clunk when shifting to and from reverse, it could well be these bushings, or at the very least they are contributing to the issue

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for sharing this John.

[@andrewmitchell3816]

You just saved my a $. $ Thank you

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It was worth saving such a nice ass.

[@leeg7010]

Timmy, me again today! I just came across this video. I was adding a diff drop to my GX470 a couple of weeks ago and noticed the bushings were in pretty bad shape, but just figured there was nothing I could do about them. But…….your video hopefully solves my problem. I also run the full DuroBumps in my rig and am a fan, so hearing you mention them made me go right to their website to order them. Unfortunately, I did not see them listed for the GX. Will the 3rd gen 4R bushings fit my GX? They look like the same bushings setup, just not sure of the inner diameter spec on the support arm. And thanks for being so helpful and responsive, Bluegrass GX (Lee G)

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I'm not sure if they will work for the GX. You'll have to contact Durobumps and ask them.

[@coltendidion4453]

Do you have a link for that rear bushing that goes in the cross member? Mine is completely shot and I can not find a new one?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Colten, no I don't know that part number. I think you'll have to buy the whole mount from Toyota.

[@brushpile4682]

Would freezing these bushing help any with installing them.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Maybe, but using the dish washing soap on the bushing and arm works pretty good. We had difficulty when we just put the soap on the bushing, but with the soap on both surfaces, the bushing slid in place pretty easily.

[@tonyoo8233]

Hi Tim what you think of the Ebay complete arms for about 80$ you make some great videos very helpful

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well, the Ebay arms will be aftermarket and I would be suspect of the quality of the arm itself and the quality of the bushing they use. I am a fan of aftermarket parts when it comes to certain things like suspension, bumpers, lighting, etc. So, those arms could be made of decent steel and have quality bushings but maybe they aren't. It's hard to say because I don't have any personal experience with them.

[@jamismoyify]

Will this work with 1" diff drop spacers?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yes

[@Helixxification]

Timmy would these bushings cause a clunking noise when i come to a complete stop and go. I kinda hear it up front.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It's possible. It could be other bushings, motor mounts, trans mount and maybe your rear driveshaft slip yoke becoming unbound. The slip yoke is known to have a binding problem causing a clunk.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

I did exactly what you told me it was even easier than I thought to make another email they wrote me back right away letting me know about how the 21 day window for shipping and possibly making a part

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Good to hear you got ahold of them and got an answer about the delivery of your bushings.

[@lukeneave]

Could you get the bushings out without heating up the arm?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I suppose if you had some way to get around the circumference of the rubber bushing and cut it out and then scrape out the residual, it would be possible. The bushing replacement that Durobumps makes for this application isn't a full replacement. The OEM bushing is a rubber bushing encapsulated in a metal sleeve. We're just heating up the arm so the rubber separates from the sleeve and it's easy to remove. If this was a full bushing replacement, we would be pressing out the entire bushing with the metal sleeve out of the arm, and pressing in a brand new bushing that is rubber encapsulated in metal. If you want to do this, I really think using heat is the way to go. Any type of cutting and scraping would be tedious I think. I don't believe the amount of heating we're using for the removal is going to weaken the steel.

[@theshocker4626]

Mr. Tim, could you do an LED changeover vid for the cluster, climate control, key ring, gear selector and ECT row? I just assisted in doing all these on one of mine and there are tons of pitfalls to the job.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We might do this video one day. I'm not one to go through that much effort just for LED lights but I'm sure somebody will hit us up for this job and we will film it when we do it.

[@theshocker4626]

@@TimmyTheToolman it's a lot of work but looks really cool. Changed mine to blue since it's a stellar blue pearl truck

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@theshocker4626 Yeah, I get it. I'm just more a Function guy than a Form guy. Functionality is way more important to me than looks.

[@theshocker4626]

@@TimmyTheToolman yep...but running out of stuff to do...can't buy a 4th one...yet. XD

[@damacknificent151]

Hey Timmy, how are these duro bumps doing so far? And do you think a C press for upper ball joints can take these diff joints out?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

They're holding up just fine but I haven't put that many miles on them yet so I can't say for sure what their longevity will be. But, for the savings you get by not having to buy complete arms, I think these bushings are worth the gamble. The OEM bushings have a metal outer sleeve with the rubber adhered on the inside of the sleeve with another metal sleeve through the middle of the rubber for the bolt to go through. The Durobump bushing is replacing the rubber and inner bolt sleeve but is not replacing the outer sleeve. Using a balljoint c-press could possibly break and force some of the rubber out, but since the rubber is adhered to the metal, you'd still need a torch to get the rest out. I'd just follow what we did and use a torch to burn them out.

[@damacknificent151]

@@TimmyTheToolman ok. Now you said soapy water or windex help new one go in, how about using that silicone paste for install. Thanks for replying Timmy

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@damacknificent151 I suppose silicone paste would work.

[@azizgrigri4887]

thank you

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome.

[@bob_frazier]

Toyotabumpstops does not list these for a 3rd generation pickup (1989). Does anyone have firsthand experience with using the 3rd gen 4runner (95-02) ones?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We don't Bob. Have you tried messaging Durobumps to see what they had to say?

[@bob_frazier]

@@TimmyTheToolman No, but I will go back and try that. Thanks.

[@gunsfishand4x4]

Do you need a diff drop if you have a lift with these?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Depends on how high you lift your front end. It seems most people opt for a 3" suspension lift in the front and will benefit from a 1" diff drop. If you do a very mild lift, say 1 inch, you probably don't need a diff drop. For lifts 2 - 3 inches, I'd recommend people install the diff drop because it will help with the CV angles.

[@justinmorin9747]

Can we just weld the bracket to the frame ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That wouldn't be a good idea. The bushings allow for some movement in the drivetrain just like the motor mounts and trans mounts offer. These rubber mounts also insulate vibrations from the road.

[@SC-sz9ms]

great video. thank you

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome.

[@johntheetge6171]

Where can I get the differential bushings

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The link is in the video description.

[@skoorbevad]

Couldln't you press this out with a 20-ton press after heating the outside of the bushing, similar to how the rear LCAs are done? The difference being you wouldn't want to press on the outer metal bushing sleeve here, only the rubber on the outside.Thanks as always, Tim!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You would just end up tearing the bushing and then you'd be forced to use the torch anyways to get the rest of the bushing out that's attached to the wall of the control arm. The bushing is vulcanized to the metal so you need the heat to separate it.

[@skoorbevad]

@@TimmyTheToolman makes sense! I’m just trying to find any excuse to use the press I bought for the rear bushings, haha. Not as much of a use for it on the front end, yet!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@skoorbevad Gotcha. Gotta use those tools. I get lots of use out of mine from making all the videos. The cool thing is it probably paid for itself after one use because shop labor rates and OEM replacement parts are expensive.

[@skoorbevad]

@@TimmyTheToolman oh it absolutely paid for itself for bushings and rear wheel bearings alone. 12-ton used for $80, can’t beat it. It’s always fun to use so I like finding excuses!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@skoorbevad Yep, I hear you. I like using my press as well.

[@JonathanRamirez-ss6hi]

So any info on the same bushings for a gx470?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I just looked at Curtis' website. It looks like he only makes bump stops for the Lexus.

[@ndeeeed]

Hey Tim. I’m interested in replacing my motor mounts. Which do you think is superior. The OEM or the polyurethane motor mount? Thanks Snap, crackle, pop

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Daniel, just go with the OEM mounts. I didn't know they made poly mounts.

[@evanolson8819]

@@TimmyTheToolman I agree with you. I have had multiple track cars with urethane mounts. They're absolutely miserable on the street even in a softer durometer range.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@evanolson8819 I just bought a 1st Gen 4runner, 1985. It has Trail Gear poly engine mounts. They look like they are mostly steel but there is some polyurethane in there somewhere. The truck is so loud because the engine vibrates the whole frame. I have heard there is a problem with the regular motor mounts breaking on these rigs so I assume that's why the previous owner installed them.

[@damacknificent151]

Hey Timmy, so i have been having play in my front end. Ive took it to Toyota free complementary inspection ( or whatever they call it ) so they tell me tie rods look good upper ball joints look good lower ball ball joint look good. Then they said take it to a 4x4 shop. They said my 4runner looks altered. What?? ( because i have 265/75R16 ) wow Toyota is lame. Then they said might be my sagging springs. I personally think they didn't do squat. I thought it might be the lower or upper control arms. But, now that i found this video... im wondering if this could be the issue. Every time i drive over train tracks or up my driveway or going over a rolling gate rail, i can feel it on my steering wheel column and front end loose. Can this give you that effect? Is there a way to diagnose this while on the 4runner? I cant find the problem. What a pain.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well, your problem could be several things. It could be worn control arm bushings causing that loose feeling in your front end. It could be worn steering rack bushings causing excessive movement on the steering rack. It could be an out of adjustment or worn steering rack guide. It could be play in the steering shaft itself. It could be what this video addresses. We have videos to fix all the possibilities I've mentioned. You can diagnose some of these things on the vehicle. For the steering rack bushings, you can get under the rig looking at the steering rack while somebody else turns the wheel back and forth and you can look for gross movement in the steering rack on the cross member. For the steering rack guide, you could disconnect the rubber boot on the driver side, grab ahold of the shaft pushing and pulling on it to see if it has movement in it. It should feel pretty tight with little to no slop. The later models, I thing 96-00 had a different guide than the 01 and 02 models. The guide for the 01-02 models is an improved design. For play in the steering shaft, you could turn the wheel with one hand while holding onto the shaft near the floor board with the other hand feeling for slop or clunking. You could also get under the rig while somebody else turns the wheel for you while you're examining the steering shaft u-joint and the rag joint at the steering rack. There is a collapsable section of the steering shaft hidden beneath the dash area. The collapsable section has been known to develop play and people have fixed it by tack welding it. There's also the tilt wheel ball that can develop a little play in it and we made a video showing how to address these issues. Diagnosing play in the control arm bushings is probably the most difficult but you'd need to get in there with a big pry bar wedging it in different ways to put stress on the bushings to see if the bushings allow for gross movement. Diagnosing problems like this can be frustrating and you just have to start eliminating possibilities to figure it out. I hope this helps.

[@damacknificent151]

@@TimmyTheToolman ive already changed out the rack bushings and sway bar bushings and end links too. Thanks to your video. According to Toyota ... its probably because i have slightly bigger tires and that might cause it. Hahahaha i just laughed. Sometimes i feel like these Toyota master tech's dont know shiz nitz. I think they didn't want to deal with it. But they said they checked the upper and lower ball joints tie rods for any play.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@damacknificent151 Ok, check out that video we made for steering play fix to see what I'm talking about with that possibility, check for play in the steering rack guide, and also check for gross play in the upper and lower control arm bushings, mainly the lowers. Your experience with these "Toyota Master Techs" is not uncommon. Yeah, these guys turn wrenches on Toyotas all day. Does that make them experts on all Toyota models? Absolutely not. I schooled a master tech after he botched my rear axle seal job that I paid $1500 for and it was that experience that drove me to get off my ass and do more of my own mechanic work. I don't think I'm some mechanically gifted guru when it comes to auto mechanics. But, what I have that these mechanics don't have is a vested interest in making sure the jobs I perform are done right. I'm not a flat rate mechanic rushing through a customer's job so I can make more money that day. I'm a slow mechanic because I'm careful and making sure I don't screw up because it's my rig. The difference between paid mechanics and us DIYers is these guys went to school and have a certificate they can hang on a wall. Does the certificate make them a good mechanic? Uh, NO! Lots of people are intimidated with auto mechanics. The goal of our KZbin channel is to empower people do their own work. We believe with the Right Information, Right Tools and and Right Level of Patience, people can handle most of their own automotive mechanic needs. There's things I would still pay for like the rebuilding of an engine or transmission, but for the most part, I'm going to do my own work.

[@damacknificent151]

@@TimmyTheToolman ok, thanks Timmy.

[@yopyop2865]

Just4Fun yeahh !!! bigger tires and 16 wheels will damage the aux control arm.. it already happened to me .. ha ha ha ha ... find one made by SANKEI. (japan made)

[@tannergallagher1332]

Any info on where to find the bushings for an 04 tundra

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Sorry Tanner, we don't know if anyone makes bushings for your Tundra. Before Curtis at Durobumps made these bushings, you had to purchase the entire arm. This may be the case for your tundra.

[@tannergallagher1332]

The arm is discontinued. Any info on how to find them. I really appreciate it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@tannergallagher1332 If they are truly discontinued, your only option is a wrecking yard or try to find somebody parting one out

[@tannergallagher1332]

@@TimmyTheToolman thank you very much. Awesome video by the way. Very informative.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@tannergallagher1332 You're very welcome and we're glad you found the video helpful.

[@grizzy909]

Is your truck lifted?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

The truck used in this video is not lifted.

[@hooptydx]

I wish they made them for the 2nd gen Tacoma also

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Maybe message Curtis on his website and mention this to him.

[@gunsfishand4x4]

Anyone have the part number of the plate that sits on top of the bushing?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We provide the part number for the upper insulators in the video description. We always provide helpful information in the video description and quite often a pinned comment as well. For our videos, always check those two spots because you'll sometimes find the answer to your questions there.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

Timmy, how are you! I don’t want to put anyone in a spot . My email doesn’t work and I can’t find a contact number to see about my bushings being mailed out. I have a 2002 tacoma double cab. It’s been a month and I know there a great company. Is there any way to contact them to find out if there is any confusion or delay? Thanks for your time and any suggestions!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Jeremy, I'm not sure what you mean when you say your email doesn't work. Does it mean you can't send them an email to find out the status of your order or does it mean you sent them an email inquiring about your order and got no response? I know sometimes they get backed up on orders and there's a delay but I agree a month is a pretty long wait.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

@@TimmyTheToolman I’m not able to pull up my G Mail, been that way for a few months, my phone number from years ago is Connected to it, and being who I am I forgot the password, with gmail having my old phone number I can’t reset the password. So for the explanation. I just wrote to them giving them my phone number. I know there a great company. Thank again Timmy !

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@jeremyoshea7941 Why not just create a Yahoo email account and email them giving them your name and address so they could look up the status of your order.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

@@TimmyTheToolman will do thank you!

[@irangeu36]

do these work for 2nd gen?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I don't know. You'd have to look on the Durobumps website to find out.

[@arw1122]

Hey Timmy, I did finally receive direct correspondence from Curtis at durobumps. It came in form of comically childish indignation, aggressive finger pointing and a real inability to establish a point through emotional sputtering. I’d say the whole experience has come across as half processed, a fault that will almost certainly manifest in the product quality as well. Distinctly absent was any genuine ownership of the failure to process my order correctly. I hate to say it, but this is one brand and product I’ll decline to agree with you on. This though, amongst a long list of great recommendations on your and Sean’s part. Thank you for putting it out there, trying new things and accepting an alternative viewpoint. I’ll probably do a little more research in the future before jumping head first into your recommended product selections but then I’m guessing you would agree that is really my obligation and privilege in the first place. I’m sticking with the thumbs down on durobump product but will keep on subscribing and support in other ways where the opportunity comes around.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well Aaron, I'm sorry you feel that way about Curtis and his company, I've had the polar opposite experience with Curtis. He has been super generous with us sponsoring our parties with product for our free raffles. He has listened to the input from Sean and I and made a change to how he manufactured the rear bumpstops. With any company there will be growing pains especially when the expansion happens quicker than expected and then all of a sudden you're playing catch-up. I've seen this with other companies I've dealt with like CBI who I bought several products from. There were things lacking with installation instructions, how the hardware bags for multiple products weren't labeled which bag or box was for what, the extended wait time to get the product, etc. Gobi is another one with seriously long wait times for their racks but people continue to order from them anyways because their product is good. We made the video and recommendation for Durobump products because the feedback on the Toyota forums was excellent and we thought it would be a good aftermarket option to share with our viewers. Are we always going to be 100% with our recommendations? No, we're not. We base our decision to support a company from the information available and that's the best we can do. I would have been shocked if this caused you to unsubscribe to our channel, and quite frankly, it would have been your loss. Sean and I aren't slowing down in the least bit and you would have missed out on a lot of good content unsubscribing. But, I imagine people get tired of us and move on and that's ok. Talk to you later.

[@daesungmurray1]

You always make great videos and recommendations, but I'm going to have to disagree with you on this time. That bushing set is $63.25 and it is not field tested(long term), an individual developed vs manufacture. I think it is better off to just buy a set of new OEM mount from TOYOTA. just my two cents

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You are correct there isn't any long term testing so we won't know for quite some time how durable these bushings will end up being. But, approximately $210 for new arms from Toyota compared to $63 for a set of bushings from Durobumps is a risk I'm willing to take for the savings. You know what they say, to each his own and you should do what you feel comfortable with.

[@yamahabiker1937]

Could also use a heat gun. Either way, the biggest issue, in my opinion, is the off gassing of cyanide that burning rubber, plastic, etc....has. Not necessarily a safety Sally, but I do wear a chemical/gas rated respirator anytime I plastic weld, heat, burn, etc...Cyanokits are not cheap or fun.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Heat gun would work but take longer. Yeah, the off-gassing of the rubber is a concern and that's why we did it in the open air and not in an enclosed area. A respirator would be the safe way to go.

[@justintynan2435]

I guess my wish/to do list just got a bot longer.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Sorry Justin. I realize our videos inspire spending more time and money on your rig but at least we end up saving a bunch of money by just replacing the bushings instead of the whole arms.

[@justintynan2435]

@@TimmyTheToolman thankfully the job is not a huge undertaking. I should have bought new lower ball joints when I did my lower control arm bushings, but I slacked off/ got impatient. So it will be added to my list front end work.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@justintynan2435 Well, good luck with all the work Justin. Hope it goes smooth for you.

[@fn6553]

$ 148 bushings with shipping to me. Feb. 2024

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Ok, thanks for the price update.

[@juniorrolimmagalhaes6194]

Please legenda em português...

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Sorry, but translating our videos into other languages isn't possible due to the amount of work involved. This is a hobby for Sean and I, not a full-time job. Maybe you could just get someone who speaks english to translate it for you. Good luck.

[@juniorrolimmagalhaes6194]

@@TimmyTheToolman not understand tanks

[@JJ-rb3ss]

@@TimmyTheToolman dice que no tienen tiempo para traducirlo porque lo hacen por gusto y no es un trabajo. Que le digas a alguien que habla portugues e ingles que te tradusca

[@zacktorro9732]

Durobumps has the worst customer service I have ever dealt with, period. Get your business in gear, durobumps!

[@curtis1702]

Hello Zack, I am sorry you feel our customer service was poor. I looked up your name to see what the issue is with your account and I do not have any customers by the name of Zack Torro. I also looked through our emails to see if you sent us an email to let us know about your issue so we could resolve it prior to you feeling the need to publicly comment on our customer service. Did you perhaps order under a different name? Either way, we may be late on some of our orders as the volume keeps increasing by the month but when it comes to customer service we are typically very good. If you you would like to resolve your issue in a professional manner please send an email to [e-mail] and I will do anything I can to take care of you. Stay classy my friend...