How to check lower arm bushings

[@thomasdwyer223]

Finally a video that shows how to spot a def control arm while still on vehicle … very helpful. ! Thank you !

[@themuse64]

I just got this diagnosis on my 2015 Highlander at 155K miles from my local Toyota dealer shop while in for an oil change. They included a photo of the bushing, so how very informative your "self check" advice will be tomorrow in the driveway! Thanks!

[@GK0321]

This is the best video I’ve seen on you tube on diagnosing bad control arms!

[@frankponte4031]

Good information and great tip using a breaker bar or torque wrench to uncover the worn LCA bushings.

[@billsimpson604]

Great illustration. That front one is a strange design. The ones like at the rear can last 30 years, since they don't move much. Unless you are driving on really bad roads, or off - road, the rubber barely flexes.

[@gasman8750]

I just replaced the control arms, stabilizer links, & torque strut mount on my brother's 2011 Sienna (100k miles) for his birthday. He paid for the parts, I provided free labor. He got a great deal on the OEM parts from an online Toyota dealer. All 4 motor mounts had to be loosened for the driver side control arm replacement. His control arm bushings looked just like in the video, goners.

[@RWarrior777]

Does bad bushing on the lower or upper control affect the smooth ride? Let me know, thanks

[@itsaj007]

@@RWarrior777 yes causes vibrations

[@ddk80]

Can you share which site you bought the Toyota OEM parts?

[@stevemccooleq]

@@itsaj007 When the bushings are torn as badly as the one in this video you will also hear "klunks" from the front end.

[@user-sb8yy6zj4q]

What about the car DRIFTING to the right, while the steering wheel is around 11:30 to keep it running straight? Is that also possibly bushings? I just replaced the ball joint and it is still DRIFTING quickly to the right....

[@LifeonOURtime]

This is an excellent explanation of bushing diagnosis. My dealership wants $600 to replace the one on my Corolla, but I want to see it for myself before taking next steps.

[@NickyD626]

I’d order the part on Rock auto and replace it itself. Suspension work is super easy, all you really need is a Jack and a socket wrench set

[@stevemccooleq]

@@NickyD626 Good pry bars and hammers are needed also for front suspension work.

[@NickyD626]

@@stevemccooleq yea a 3-4lb hammer and help with leverage go a long way

[@BOSS-xy8op]

Peter you do a awesome job!! I've learned so much from you about my Toyota's.

[@lone-rogue]

One of the best explanations with clear demonstrations.

[@IFish4Tuna]

You just got your self a new subscriber. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for a great explanation. Love the breaker bar method!!!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Those corrugated dirt roads in the Humboldt hills put the beat down on a vehicle's suspension. Especially when the locals drive the way they do. Unfortunately it's just another premium you have to pay for living out in the boonies.

[@myfriendtony4465]

Best control arm going bad video on KZbin!!! Thank you sir

[@walterabbott5347]

Excellent, simple demo! Thanks!

[@ParagBShah]

Just the information I was looking for. Great explanation.

[@user-ur4xo3zo8j]

Thank you very much man, about to do some suspension work on my dodge caliber. thankfully i dont think i need this done. i put my torque wrench on the lugs and had no movement on the wheels.

[@gerryjamieson1861]

Nice video explaining what and where the problem is and how to locate the problem.

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you Peter. Happy Thanksgiving. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@alirazmjou2149]

Thank you so much for this video متشکرم از شما آقای محترم

[@1samwhich]

This is a much better explanation and method of how to test. Thanks mate, appreciate it :)

[@rons5319]

I just went out and checked my 1998 corolla for that movement. It was nice and tight.

[@garydelr5757]

Great tips! Thank you Sir!

[@jimgordon2399]

Thanks Petr,Happy Thanksgiving!

[@rouletteplace]

The video shows everything essential to see. Thanks!

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, interesting information.

[@peterrudy9207]

Mark Reynolds from Horseheads , NY ?

[@jfc650]

Thanks for the video. Usually, at what point, control arm bushings need to be replaced? I have a toyota 2015 avalon hybrid with 50K miles. After I had a oil change, the auto store said I need to replace the control arm bushing. I feel the car still runs very well without any problems.

[@andyg5004]

It complete front end job. Ball joint tie rods and bushings

[@r3dl3ad3r]

Excellent, very simple and illustrative of what to look for. Thank you so much!

[@GonewithRob]

Thanks for sharing.. for someone doing it in the driveway, would it be faster , or easier to just replace the lower control arm, or just the bushing... not sure if there is any special tools required in this process?

[@stevemccooleq]

Too replace just the bushings you will need some kind of a press to press out the old one and press in the new. Better to just purchase and replace the whole arms.

[@flapbean]

Great video - thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@shamimrashed1100]

Great conception

[@martinsloan9875]

Simple and to the point, danke seur

[@peterrudy9207]

I would say to periodically spray all rubber bushings and other components underneath with 303 Protectant . After you power washed them of any dirt , mud , etc and allowed to dry .

[@joecostu1571]

303 where can I get it

[@LAactor]

@James Carroll I was going to recommend this to him the last time he mentioned it on another video. The Scotty Kilmer special.

[@LAactor]

@@joecostu1571 Amazon you can buy either #at205 reseal or aerospace 303 protectant. I saw some time last year Walmart online had 303 but not sure today. In store stock seems limited

[@joecostu1571]

@@LAactor thank you

[@peterrudy9207]

@James Carroll Yes , though I don't like that it " swells " the rubber .

[@enlin-kn5zt]

Great presentation and explanation, thanks

[@GA-tl4iy]

Thank you, You are amazing. I have same problem. Thanks and God bless you

[@thomasrossi31]

Awesome, this will help me!

[@jonathangrubmeyer9104]

Very good. Thanks.

[@victorhammill4224]

This is a fantastic channel. I have a 2005 Toyota Sequoia (152000 miles) that after sitting for many months due to COVID travel restrictions had a bunch of error codes. The shop provided a list: they are PO43E, PO43F, P2401, P2402, P2419. They did not have any suggestions to fix the problems other than replacing one component after another until the codes stopped reoccurring. They were able to clear the codes but the lights came back on after 24 hours or so. I was wondering if you have any thoughts to address these issues? Thanks very much!

[@jonathanbywater2063]

First rate, thank you

[@davidgibson5756]

Great tip, Peter, thanks

[@michaeldunagan8268]

I wish my 1999 Toyota Solara control arms or is easy to replace.... ... the caged nut inside the frame cracked loose forcing me to cut into the engine cradle and put in another nut and spot weld it in place. Also, the nut that goes on the boat through that pushing you show on the video is surrounded by body and not easy to put on the bolts in my car.

[@NuMooX]

Would have loved to see the car drive tested before the wheels came off. and after the repair also.

[@jcsmith9518]

Great and informative video. Thank you so much.

[@AnthonyJordanWairoaboyNZ]

Another superb video Do you have any MR2'S you work on by chance?

[@LAactor]

Haven't seen and of the 84-07 sports car worked on under this channel. They may not be a vehicle this area likes to keep. But many same makes use the same body or chassis style. Fun fact, Toyota made a TRD2000GT body kit available to SW20 bodies. 89-99.

[@karunathilakaabeysekara8642]

Thank you

[@DefensorFortis]

How many miles should you get out of a lower control arm and bushing?

[@kickinaddiction]

Incredible video thank you

[@davidcampbell1899]

So, did you replace the whole arm or just the bushing?

[@theodorerinehart781]

If his Labor rate is in the 100-130 range, its a tough call to replace entire control arm vs the labor to press in new bushings, new arm is less than $100

[@Lostoldman]

Hi I have Toyota Prius hybrid 2006 here in UK. I have crankshaft position sensor engine light on. I have fitted new crankshaft position sensor and cam shaft position sensor. Light is still coming on after deletion of code by garage. Car has done 90,000 miles runs perfect. I’m thinking possibly worn stretched timing chain? Thanks.

[@Murry20]

Thank you! This helped alot! 😊

[@jotu173]

You need a "how to fix" video.

[@josephjantke1707]

thanks!

[@DixieGeezer]

It's Thanksgiving Day and I'm thinking about visiting Peter with my scales tomorrow to see how his bird day went. Did Peter gain or lose weight? Did he or his wife cook?

[@newfie66xbox76]

Can that same bushing cause a steering wheel vibration when coming down steep hill that's what happen to me as soon as i applied the brakes my steering wheel went crazy from side to side felt like the wheels were going to fall off. I stopped and torqued the lug nuts down and taken my time to get home.

[@chasfredricks]

I have this same problem. Should I replace the whole arm (comes complete with accessories) or should I try to just replace the bushing? (I'm having a difficult time finding just the bushing and I think I'd need a special tool to replace it)

[@stuart6973]

Great video

[@aznycts]

Great Video 👍👍👍

[@breakingnewswithattiq5705]

Good

[@smolderingvirtue]

hello. i watch many of your videos. i have a question for you. the dealership replaced lower control arms 14,000 miles ago. they say the bushings are shredded. is this possible?

[@TheArredondoenrique]

Thanks for the video, would this cause vibration at 65-70 mph ? what was the customer complaint ?

[@nisarmohammed97]

Based on a bit of googling and some symptoms I'm having with my 2005 Corolla, I would say yes. My steering vibrates at around 100km/hr (62mph)

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

When is the grabing wheel test 12-6 nd 9-3 o'clock movement done? Is that done only for inner outter tierods nd BJ? Or only BJ ?? Ty that test is bit confusing up on to what part should be done for! Ty great vid btw

[@josh9c118]

9-3 Is tie rods. (Usually outer go first) 12-6 is generally bad lower ball joint. (But tug harder at 6 pulling towards you, holding 12 as a guide) Where it might get confusing is, if both tests are positive, it could actually indicate a bad wheel bearing. Or indeed bad tie rods and lower ball joint. (Really best practice to have someone else do it and you look behind the wheel while under the car, for a means of Clarity. The test in the video is great for control arm bushings. The best test for control arm ball joint is to use a crow bar wedged under the slightly raised tire. Then lift the tire ipwards for movement. If there’s no play upwards on the tire. But positive 9-3 and 12-6 tests. Chances are wheel bearing.

[@ehsanelahi1678]

Good job

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

You're on late tonight Peter (Petr?)

[@LAactor]

Testing number of video metrics, no doubt.

[@LAactor]

Maybe also been a long day and catching up from the weekend. The beer van from the brewery next door keeps him busy.

[@wop3351]

Peter, I got a 2003 Tacoma prerunner, 310,000. Original front end. What’s best way to get those stubborn bushing cam bolts out?

[@mikesweet5848]

sawzall and air hammer

[@ghorbanalirazmjou8591]

Thanks ❤

[@transformer889]

Peter why don't you show us the repair or how you fixed the problem.

[@LAactor]

Usually for time. He likes to show diagnostic video. And if the customer selects to, then the repair. Sometimes the customer wishes to drive it until it breaks and fails. Or just simply doesn't have the money for it. If they choose the option, and he has time, he will at least film a quick resolution. I too am curious if he will press out the bushing. However, many Toyota arms are full arm replacement. And that's pretty simple and straightforward. Some bolts, prybar, torque. Not very interesting r&r.

[@runalong]

Getting better equipped for diagnosis skills is valuable on its own. There are likely other videos to walk you through the repair once you know your specific root cause.

[@ronfraser2267]

💯💯💯💯💯👌👌

[@BAD_CONSUMER]

I feel like that style of bushing is an awful design. My car has them too unfortunately. I like the cylinder style that only rotates around a bolt.

[@GodTorak]

They need to make stronger control arms. Im tired of replacing them every 10,000kms.

[@songzhou]

I jump to 3:30 to watch this video

[@donaldallison]

A very unloved Sienna.

[@LAactor]

To me, a well used vehicle is a well loved vehicle. Sometimes some souls have a harder life than others.

[@shamimrashed1100]

You are going to young !!

[@red57dryad]

"Lover control arm bad boooshing", yep.. had that a couple times.. NOT pretty!😉

[@rayemanuel7460]

This van looks like it has been used and abused. Filthy car.

[@LAactor]

Yes workhorse. Maybe equivalent of a "farm truck" but not a truck. Just in meaning of one. All work, no TLC.

[@mejesse809]

What happened to ur head, I'm not sure if that's a squirrels nest or a birds nest? He's now in the running for making the shortest car repair videos along with SMA and One legged Honda Mechanic. Is that Steve Martin??? LOLOLOLOL

[@overdriven77]

Whoever brought that car in could've at least wash that mud of.

[@thabojoseph3701]

Good