Nice one. I've no experience with these, but I'd suggest having the same thread visible through the top nut on both sides, assuming the couplers ets are set the same. I'd also do a check on the swaybar bushes when doing this swap. These bushes are simple and cheap and it probably doesn't hurt to replace them as part of this job if there's any question about them. Nice Lexus!
@stco2426 Yeah, we had a similar amount of thread showing above the nut on each side. I think Vincent already had replaced his sway bar bushings, but now you're got me wondering. I'll ask if he renewed them. Thanks for the comment.
Hey Timmy. Unrelated question for you. I am getting ready to replace my front end UCAs and LCAS, upper and lower control arms, bearings, seals, tone rings, spacers, hubs, upper and lower ball joints. Pretty much everything! I am using all OEM parts but want to reuse both dust plates. I don't own a shop press and must rely on my mechanic to press in the bearings and hubs. My question is am I able to install the dust plates AFTER he presses the bearings and hubs in??
@@landminehopscotch3617 The rear bumper comes from Valley Tech Fabricarions in Missouri. I'm not sure if the front bumper is even available anymore, but I'll have Vincent comment about it. Here's a link to the rear bumper install. ua-cam.com/video/xbAQiqthMhE/v-deo.htmlsi=SyvCNChe1gPuTJEh
Why a heim joint? Don't they require more frequent replacements due to being more susceptible to water/dust and other contaminants? What's the life expectancy of them on a daily driver?
@johnnyallen6526 These are all valid questions, and I'm not able to give you an accurate answer. I don't have enough personal experience with the life span of heim joints to know how long they can last. They do need some maintenance, like spraying them with a teflon based lubricant from time to time. They are susceptible to the elements, but cleaning and lubricating extends the life of the joint. The benefit of heim joints is the increased articulation they offer over bushings.
@@deusdeceptor Yeah, I have Camburg UCAs on my 98 4runner and I just spray them with a little Tri-Flow every once and a while and I've had no issues with them.
@@hiddenwestadventures I guess you missed the part where I said the product isn't yet available on their website. Vincent was the test subject for this end link design. When Overland Customs creates the link on their website, I will update the video description.
Nice one. I've no experience with these, but I'd suggest having the same thread visible through the top nut on both sides, assuming the couplers ets are set the same. I'd also do a check on the swaybar bushes when doing this swap. These bushes are simple and cheap and it probably doesn't hurt to replace them as part of this job if there's any question about them. Nice Lexus!
@stco2426 Yeah, we had a similar amount of thread showing above the nut on each side. I think Vincent already had replaced his sway bar bushings, but now you're got me wondering. I'll ask if he renewed them. Thanks for the comment.
@@TimmyTheToolman they will have superpros. planning to do that with the power steering rack job ;)
Hey Timmy. Unrelated question for you. I am getting ready to replace my front end UCAs and LCAS, upper and lower control arms, bearings, seals, tone rings, spacers, hubs, upper and lower ball joints. Pretty much everything! I am using all OEM parts but want to reuse both dust plates.
I don't own a shop press and must rely on my mechanic to press in the bearings and hubs.
My question is am I able to install the dust plates AFTER he presses the bearings and hubs in??
What vehicle are you working on?
@TimmyTheToolman hi. Sorry. My 2003 Toyota Tacoma prerunner 2wd 3.4l v6 automatic
@@richardramon2175 You can't get the brake dust shields on after the presswork is completed unless you cut it in half.
@TimmyTheToolman ty. That's what I thought.
@@TimmyTheToolman Hi Timmy. What are your thoughts on me just leaving my dust guards off?
I’m building out a LX now, does anyone know what kind of bumpers are on that?? Great video as usual and thanks!
@@landminehopscotch3617 The rear bumper comes from Valley Tech Fabricarions in Missouri. I'm not sure if the front bumper is even available anymore, but I'll have Vincent comment about it.
Here's a link to the rear bumper install.
ua-cam.com/video/xbAQiqthMhE/v-deo.htmlsi=SyvCNChe1gPuTJEh
The front bumper is no longer available. Fabs4low front bumper. He was dealing with some personal issues and stopped fabbing bumpers
Why a heim joint? Don't they require more frequent replacements due to being more susceptible to water/dust and other contaminants? What's the life expectancy of them on a daily driver?
@johnnyallen6526 These are all valid questions, and I'm not able to give you an accurate answer. I don't have enough personal experience with the life span of heim joints to know how long they can last. They do need some maintenance, like spraying them with a teflon based lubricant from time to time. They are susceptible to the elements, but cleaning and lubricating extends the life of the joint. The benefit of heim joints is the increased articulation they offer over bushings.
I have total chaos UCAs.. just a lil cleaning and spraying of Tri-Flow on both the UCA and the end links and Im good
@@deusdeceptor Yeah, I have Camburg UCAs on my 98 4runner and I just spray them with a little Tri-Flow every once and a while and I've had no issues with them.
link to Overland Customs?
@@hiddenwestadventures I guess you missed the part where I said the product isn't yet available on their website. Vincent was the test subject for this end link design. When Overland Customs creates the link on their website, I will update the video description.
@@hiddenwestadventures Link is now available. Just got it. Check the video description.
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