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LCA bolts came out easy...

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by fishordie, Apr 30, 2025.

  1. Apr 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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    fishordie

    fishordie [OP] New Member

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    But I would like to save the camber bolts and not cut them ...at least try and see if that's possible. Has anyone done this successfully and, if so, what did you use besides BFH?
     
  2. Apr 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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    joseph_womack

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    I haven't swapped my lcas personally, or on a tundra at work. But I imagine heat will be your best friend, and trying to get some pb blaster/free all into the bolt hole itself to try and loosen it up. That and maybe an air hammer
     
  3. May 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    fishordie

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    got em soaking now...then going for the heat...

    thanks
     
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  4. May 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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    Dook55

    Dook55 RCLB Guy

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    I replaced LCA's on both my 2004 and 2006. All bolts came out easy. The sleeves are where the rust is going to be. I had to butcher all mine out with Sawzall and 7" cutoff discs.
    If only they used anti-seize at the factory. I put the new OEM ones back in with plenty.
     
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  5. May 3, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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    Yeah, same bolts came out no issue. The sleeves had to be sawed out and replaced. This was a desert vehicle, can only imagine our salt belt friends have to deal with. Best to ya
     

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