suspension

  1. C

    Unanswered Lower control arms / bushings - I think the dealer is insane, what say you?

    So, a couple of years ago, I had my 2007 in for an air bag recall. The dealer "volunteered' to look things over, since they had never seen it before. They came up with leaking valve cover gaskets and a "leaking" steering rack. $1200 for the rack, 1100 for the valve cover gaskets. The...
  2. A

    Alignment issues (toe)

    So recently I lifted my 2002 with a 3" in front and a 4" in the rear. New steering rack, inner and outer tie rods, LCA and bushings, etc. Gutted everything but the CV, hub, and spindle. So far, two shops have "aligned" the truck, both of which handed me a sheet indicating acceptable camber and...
  3. cogniz

    128k Miles, suspension squeaks. What to replace?

    Hi folks. I think its time to be proactive and begin replacing bushings, etc. But I'd like the crowd perspective. Our beloved 2008 has 128k miles and is well loved. There has been a periodic squeak from, I think, both the front and rear, typically noticed the first time driving the truck...
  4. T

    2005 SR5 4WD Rear Spring replacement

    Are there any quality part replacements for rear springs for a 2005 SR5 (non air bags) that are a slight "upgrade"? ... for example, I had a 2007 4 Runner that I replaced the factory springs with FJ springs all the way around...this tended to be an inexpensive way to stiffen and improve the...
  5. Viktobog

    Moving overseas, taking a Sequoia

    Good Morning! I've very interested to hear what folks think. Next summer the family and I will be moving to Africa for work. In Africa, Toyota is king and after a lot of searching I've settled on a 06/07 Sequoia, 4WD SR5 with all cloth interior due to the heat and humidity. The 4.7 liter is...