Poly LCA bushings???

Just bought Super Pro bushings, have to wait til spring for install. How are these holding up for those who have them installed?

 

Looks like theres another poly bushing supplier stepping into the game with expensive shipping from Russia, looked cheaper on fleabay. Anyone tried this brand yet? Any reviews on the super pro? I ran energy suspension on my 4runner and loved them other then the creaking. The Tundra will get poly bushings in due time.

 

After witnessing how much play there is coming from my unabused lower control arm bushings, im very interested in upgrading.

 

Figured I’d finally update this, after way too long I finally installed the super pro bushings and have been driving on them for about 2 months now. Almost all on pavement sadly with a little bit of dirt roads. They’re definitely firmer than stock, can feel a lot more. Wouldn’t say that it’s a bad thing but I could see where some people wouldn’t like it. But I also have poly upper bushings, poly steering rack bushings and poly lower bushings so my front end is pretty solid now.

 

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I’m looking at doing these. Any update from the guys that have them installed. I’m curious if they’re noisy or squeak at all?

 

I ordered these and will give an update once installed.

 

No noise from mine so far

 

For those that bought the superpro bushings, are they available for purchase in-country?

im about to pull the trigger

 

The only place I’ve seen them available is in Australia, but I also haven’t looked for them since I bought them a few years back.

 

I actually searched the part numbers and found a couple sources in the U.S., superpro even has a usa based website.

 

Figs engineering can probably get them for you. I have a few super pro bushings on my Lexus that they like to use. If you prefer calling their customer service is very good too.

https://www.shopfigs.com/v3/SUSPENSION-CHASSIS/LEXUS bushing/cat-bushing-req

 

I've had the super pro poly's for about a year now and they are great. I bought them for a shop out of Dallas, TX. Go to the website and look for dealer and you may find one close to you. They come in purple so be ready for that, but no disappointments so far. I personally thing these are stronger than energy poly's. This things are very well made and are beefy as shit. If I have pictures I'll post them later.

 

did the increase in rigidity make it noticeably stiffer during regular driving?

and I actually like that its purple lol

 

I didn't notice much of a difference when driving, just a better feed back when steering and seemed to be smoother going over bumps in the road. I did have a seized control arm bushing so just replacing it probably would have done the same. The best thing about these poly's is they are guarantied for life. Even if you off road your vehicle you're covered. That is one great warranty. If your running a lift with bigger tires I would recommend getting these just because your stock bushings are going to go bad faster, so why not beef them up and put something in that will last.

 

finally pulled the trigger $241 before shipping. couldnt find a free shipping code so i had to pay for it. hope it doesnt take too long to come in. supposed to be coming from washington

 

Arrived in 3 business days. Not gonna get to try them on until next month but so far im very pleased with the build quality.

 

I thought the same when I got mine. The quality is amazing. I pulled my lower control arm off and took it in to a shop to have them installed. The shop told me the chuck broke trying to install the bushings. They got them all in but it was funny because they swore that this was a 1 ton control arm, just because of the size and build of it, with the size of the bushings.

 

I used a 50T press at work to install mine and it took every bit of it to install them. These things are no joke

 

I just ordered the siberian bushings. $185 for a full set on Amazon. Will get to them by year end and will post an update. I'll be using anti seize and ES grease on them, as well as the SPC cam tabs. Fingers crossed these work as well as the more expensive poly bushings everyone else is using.

My OEM rubbers are fairly worn out, and I'm doing my best to extend their life with copious amounts of lube. Giggity.

 

Which SPC cam tabs are you talking about? Their LCA bolts with cam washers? They sucked for 4runners, the D-hole in the cam would wallow out easily and not hold alignment. Just my experience that OEM cam bolts are the best option unless you've got a good alignment friend to help with something like taco tabs static alignment tabs.

 

Yeah their 25430 kit. Thats unfortunate to hear... I'll have to keep an eye on them if I decide to use them. I was hoping to be able to salvage the OEM bolt/sleeve, but can only imagine I'll have to cut them, its usually my luck. Maybe I'll take a trip by the ole stealership beforehand. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Has anyone installed the poly LCA bushings suggested? Any feedback?

 

I have mixed feelings on them to be honest. They did exactly what they were supposed to do and they do it well, but now with my entire front end being poly or heims my truck rides like a tank.

 

Not yet. Gearing up for it in November. Will report back

 

so any luck with any of the pollys? I'm curious on the cheaper Russian ones how are they doing now?

 

Taking off the entire week for Thanksgiving to do this. Expecting quite a bit of work, need to ensure I have 3days to get it done. Will be doing the steering rack bushings, LCA bushings, and LBJs. Might as well do it all, considering it'll be disassembled. I have to fully drop the BDS bracket x-member just to get the steering rack... not looking forward to it. I have a feeling the cam bolts and lower shock bolts will be seized too. I have everything ordered and on standby, hopefully.

 

Alright, I got the SuperPro bushings in and went for a drive. Much improved ride quality IMO. Firmer, yes, and the truck holds a line much easier. No wandering when cruising on the highway like it used to. A machine shop did the bushing swap for me. Also added poly steering rack bushings.

 

Pulled apart the LCAs today, will drop them off at my shop to press the bushings and LBJs tomorrow. I'll report back next week.

 

Could one use a ball joint press to install the bushings?