How to Replace Front Lower Control Arms 05-15 Toyota Tacoma

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Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear, as well as integral ball joints that also wear. This video shows you how to install a new quality TRQ lower control arm in your 2005-15 Toyota Tacoma.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2005 Toyota Tacoma
2006 Toyota Tacoma
2007 Toyota Tacoma
2008 Toyota Tacoma
2009 Toyota Tacoma
2010 Toyota Tacoma
2011 Toyota Tacoma
2012 Toyota Tacoma
2013 Toyota Tacoma
2014 Toyota Tacoma
2015 Toyota Tacoma
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• Punch
• Wheel Chocks
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[@lucaslovnander6020]

Thank you for doing this on a rusty Tacoma and not one that looks like it just rolled off the show room floor like most other videos.

[@mtiger5]

As soon as dude brought the Diablo blades/torch out I scheduled my repair with my local shop lol

[@bolewis9836]

What did they charge you to replace em??

[@SansNeural]

@@bolewis9836 I bet it was something on the order of $100 for new bolts and freaking $500 for labor. Cutting those bolts out was a certified PITA for me.

[@SirMrJohn]

Two thumbs up for the TRQ Tacoma videos! I replaced upper & lower control arms, sway bars, struts, tie rod ends, and rear shocks in a day (a long day...) without too much agony and swearing - thanks to the guidance & parts from TRQ, and Tacomaworld forum.

[@williamhall2386]

This video is underrated. This is exactly what I needed to see down to the rear LCA bolt that sucks a butt and has to be cut 98% of the time

[@brianc6739]

You’re the man for making these how to videos.

[@TRQ]

+Brian C Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@555byron]

It's really great that you are working on a vehicle from the rust regions. I live in Wisconsin and will be doing the lower control arms on my GX470 (same procedure). After watching this, I think I will go strait to the sawzall option. I doubt my bolts will come out.

[@l73global]

Awesome video, very detailed and straightforward.

[@atticus2760]

Just did this, I was anxious for week about the camber bolts possibly being frozen. Almost 300k but they shot out of the bushing on the first smack of the hammer. Whew!

[@sandymp17]

I mostly watch these videos because it’s so satisfying to watch all the rust that flakes off these frames LOL

[@TRQ]

+Sandy Paredes Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@johnkealohafero8900]

I thought I had issues hahaha I'm so happy watching this

[@CO84trucker]

Glad I live in the southwest where vehicle rust isn't a problem.

[@TRQ]

+Thomas Wieser Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@SlimeInnaTaco]

You guys do a lot of great videos. Also just even saying the torque specs is super helpful

[@jbutler4555]

Great content and all these videos helped me rebuild my whole front end from bushings,tie rod ends, and calipers! Keep the videos coming!

[@lukeevans9698]

Sure glad I have an Arizona car! Great video.

[@813tacoma]

Anyone who’s looking for specific torque specs on LCA bolts because alignment shops don’t always torque it properly the time stamp is 9:59 , I have clunking going into reverse slowly on tire turn and this will do the trick to fix the noise

[@tuculoguey3530]

Damn i love working on the west coast...no salt

[@szargos]

Must be nice.

[@brinkerlnone5887]

Camera work and explanation AWESOME... Thank you

[@mauroalvarezsi]

You guys are awesome! Keep up the great realistic work!

[@vikingtrad3r]

Just did this on mine. needed it done and didnt have the extra hardware. used a map cannister on the bolt head end for 20 minutes or until the opposite side was very hot. Then doused in a 50/50 mix of atf/acetone. It was like this and it came loose but it was a long process.

[@wyckedan]

That poor rusty Tacoma, and that adjustment tab took a beating. Good video though. I gotta do this soon

[@SansNeural]

He shoulda ran a weld outside those tabs/brackets. Pretty common enhancement if you expect to go off-road much at all. That or replace the tab brackets with beefier after market ones. I mean as long as you've gone to all that trouble you might as well fix that weak point while it's accessible.

[@DanielMarcano911]

**Gracias** Amigo. GREAT vid to use for my Taco🌮.

[@adenory402]

Where did u get the sleeve for the bushing on the bigger hole? The 2nd bolt u put on in the lower control arm

[@charliefisher66]

Great video, where do you buy the replacement camber bolts ?? Ive been looking all over, none seem to be correct. As mentioned only the front bolt needs a sleeve ? Thank you!

[@AustinLettengarver]

I got mine from one of the dealers that sells Toyota parts online. Pricey but worth it.

[@CO84trucker]

Doing this right now... thankfully no torch or sawzall needed! Update... right front cam was stubborn so I took care of it with a Sawzall. Thankfully I picked up a metal cutting blade for the job.

[@danielsane30]

Awesome video. I'm doing control arm bushings next weekend. Wish me luck.

[@tyler7521]

How'd it go?!

[@SansNeural]

@@tyler7521 It must have killed him :(

[@shmarrett]

yeeesh this is a great video! thank you!

[@diegosanroman1234]

Excelente video muy instructivo saludos desde Argentina Neuquén Patagonia

[@MrCdrant]

That reinstall should've had those bolts and sleeves covered in anti-seize. The LCA hardware on Tacoma's starts rusting in the first few years, but recoating the hardware is the only way you'll retain the ability to do alignments.

[@hedwigpoon]

What a great video!! Wow that looks awfully difficult. Could you have pressed out the lower ball joint rather than having to replace the whole lower control arm?

[@dieguixd]

I was also researching and it appears, at least for me that for the upper ball joints its easier to replace the control arm, but for the lower, it seems easier to replace the ball joint.

[@KishRapOficial]

Funciona en 2017?

[@kxiong93]

Just changed my LCA. My truck dropped about 1 in. Is this. Normal??

[@GaryThesnell]

Where do you get the replacement bushing Toyota acts like it doesn't exist

[@Saint_John_The_Forerunner]

No need to grease the ball joint?

[@enriqueb8208]

About to replace mine due to worn out bushings, do you happen to have the part number for the cam bolts with the grease fittings? Also is there a cap for the grease port?

[@TRQ]

+Enrique B Thanks for watching. Buy the part in this video on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@jeepaz79]

Just had the same problem with the cam bolts not coming out today lol wish I could of seen this video beforehand would of bought the cam bolt kit lol

[@davidbrown5539]

What is it that you cut the second time? The alignment cam? I'm doing the same thing now (cutting) but my LCA didn't come with a bushing or similar replacement peice. I'm trying to know what it is so I can order it.

[@Tracyminor1223]

Thanks for these videos

[@jsol2480]

you made it look so easy

[@SansNeural]

Of course you did a 4WD Tacoma as if that's all there is. Or am I the only guy who bought a 2012 base, 2WD Taco? Yah, I had to cut 3 of 4 alignment bolts (did both front lower control arms) and it was not fun. I've got no lift, so I wound up plasma cutting the control arms off so I'd have plenty of room for the reciprocating saw. Burned through a 5-pack of Lennox Metal cutting blades to get it done. Oh, and finding the right darned part number bolts to order was fun too. Every parts place offers up the same 4WD bolt as a fit for my 2WD, except their fine print (if included) says "for 6 lug only". I didn't even think that was an option for a base 2WD Taco. My final DOES-fit was the "Febest 0129-020-KIT". "Kit" means 1 bolt with cam and matching nut and cam for the nut end. Takes two per side. At $22 per kit that's $44 per side. Final thought... since we were down in it already because an off-road excursion flattened the alignment cam brackets, we bent them back into shape and ran a weld bead outside each bracket to stiffen it up.

[@pierobuffa4233]

Grazie mille delle tuo video sto facendo la stessa manutenzione al mio Toyota land cruiser 120 Salute

[@andreitobosaru7287]

Did anyone had good experience with aftermarket LCA s ? Thanks. genuine are like 1000e both in Europe.

[@dillankennedy9607]

Where can you get the pipe that the cams lock onto?

[@curlyfriguy1234]

i’m having troubles getting the bolts that connect to the rear of the rotor, the control arm won’t move up like my spring needs to be compressed

[@PRL1290]

can you send a link to the cam bolts? I couldn't find them in your site. Thanks

[@dumbeezy5480]

You really can’t find them anywhere else on the internet?

[@atomicbogator6799]

@@dumbeezy5480 its kinda odd you get a bunch of junk that comes up lmao

[@SansNeural]

CAUTION: if you've got a 2WD Tacoma in this year range, web stores and parts places will tell you the 4WD cam bolts fit your truck. They don't. Read the fine print for stuff like "6 lug only" which won't work. 2WD cam bolt and nut: search for "Febest 0129-020-KIT". You'll need 2 of them per control arm. 4WD cam bolt set: "Moog K100128". One set per control arm.

[@ukeacreator93]

So the bolt with the bigger alignment plate goes on the front bushing with bigger hole ?

[@SansNeural]

I believe that is correct. But if you've got the 4WD, you'll note there's only one way that front bolt's bolt-end cam will fit proper in its bracket.

[@packofqtips]

How different would a 2wd 5 lug tacoma be?

[@TheAlexnino]

How do you know how many pounds it has? Thanks, sorry for my ignorance.

[@jessicaoswell7361]

Assuming suspension components are new. If you know camber and caster specs why can't you just set the can bolts to the specs ? Why you still need alignment if markings allow you to tell how camber and caster are set?

[@burnswhnipee5313]

What’s the part number on the camber bolt kit

[@ramonrogers8955]

I wonder if I’ll need new alignment tabs on my truck. It’s a California truck with no rust. Curious if I should risk it or not

[@SansNeural]

If you go off-road any and you're going to dig into that area, I say go ahead and either weld the outside of the tabs or replace them with tougher after-market ones. Else you might have my experience of them being folded flat.

[@bch5513]

Very Realistic video.

[@oooo-dw7gg]

???

[@SansNeural]

I don't know... looked like a lot of CGI going on. * Corrosion Gets In the way.

[@wilsq30]

I don't see the LCA Bolts on the website. Do you have the part#?

[@wayneboehm8139]

Give it couple loving bonks 😂

[@z93__]

What the part number for the new screws

[@forrestgolic1541]

this video is amazing!

[@MrDLRu]

Good tutorial...Thanks

[@ko4aaa]

I wonder if this applies exactly the same on the tundra??? 07-present

[@TRQ]

+ko4aaa This should be a very similar installation for your vehicle.

[@BrianSmith-ws7gl]

Do these use moog ball joints?

[@SansNeural]

Probably only if you buy the Moog control arms. Which seem to be the best, most affordable choice unless you're trying to do something fancy.

[@thomastucciarone2857]

Outstanding video!!

[@usa138]

Great Video, Thanks!

[@bayourattoutdoors4088]

What’s the air tool he uses to separate the bolts from the frame?

[@SansNeural]

Air hammer. They come with interchangeable flat hammer tips, chisel tips and more. Invaluable when you need them.

[@ricardogalvan6045]

Great video thanx

[@santosmartinez503]

Do you guys sale the camber bolts??

[@TRQ]

+SANTOS MARTINEZ Thanks for watching! We currently do not sell camber bolts.

[@santosmartinez503]

Thanks

[@seidusambolah9231]

Do you have to replace the cam adjuster bolts on the 03 to 07 toyota 4runner lower control arms when you replace the control arm?

[@MrDLRu]

You shouldn't have too unless they are rusted up and need excessive forces to remove.

[@partypartida]

What sort of issues would require the lower control arms to be replaced?

[@brentbridston]

In the case of this video, rust. The bushings can also just wear out over time. If the cam nuts or LCA (lower control arm) bushings are seized up (usually from rust or corrosion) the lower control arm will have restricted movement and your wheels will not articulate well when going over bumps, resulting in a harsh ride. You may also notice noises coming from the LCA when going over bumps. if the LCA is in better condition than the one in this video, you may get away with only replacing the bushings in the LCA, however the cost in labor to replace only the bushings is usually so high that you are better off replacing the whole LCA assembly.

[@MrDLRu]

The lower control arms inner rubber bushing went bad on my 2006. It has noticeable vibration, especially so when cornering puts weight to that side.

[@anthonyreddy2834]

After adding up x4 inner bushings and x2 lower ball joints, tools and time burning out bushings and pressing in ball joints,it was cheaper too just buy lowers.

[@SansNeural]

My son went nose-first into a ditch with my Tacoma and flattened the cam tabs/bracket on one side, throwing off the alignment and letting the control be loose. In theory all we needed to fix was the cam bracket, but the ball joint rubber was split and the rubber bushings looked pretty poor too. Considering the parts cost and effort involved in doing any of the work, replacing the lower control arms seemed reasonable.

[@terryhill6380]

Great video.

[@thenextceo]

Does it really matter which direction the cam bolts go? Curious why it matters.

[@dumbeezy5480]

That’s for alignment shop to adjust. Ideally you’d want to have them how they were before you removed them

[@SansNeural]

Whether they go front-to-back or back-to-front? On the 4WD, the front bolt alignment cam on the bolt head end is a larger diameter than its nut side cam, so it MUST be installed the right way or one of the cams won't fit into the cam bracket.

[@richardtorres1928]

What city is this in? Ive watched a few of the tacoma videos on this channel and I've never seen that much rust before.

[@TRQ]

+Richard Torres New England area! Thanks for watching!

[@iddddaduncan]

great video,thanks!

[@johnkealohafero8900]

great video

[@عليرحيل-ق9ب]

cood job sir.

[@jmortsail]

"The rearward bushing has a smaller hole than the forward bushing...Let's start in the rearward"

[@scstough]

BONK IT BROOOOO!!!!!!

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Wanda Lock

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[@gregquinn6827]

I was afraid you were gonna beat that rusty sheet metal right apart buddy!

[@SansNeural]

Lightens the truck for better fuel mileage.

[@moreclips805]

Torqued.

[@buckshotgeorge7201]

Jesus, that rust bucket belongs in the scrap yard!!!

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[@randyluvan9623]

Great video but that Tacoma is a rust bucket!

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[@marcusrodriguez5656]

Ololllll

[@jaybajan]

people should be banned for putting salt on roads lol

[@SansNeural]

Rust damage is another road tax northerners pay for living up there.