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    Finally finished my suspension lift and during the wheel alignment the guy at WA Suspensions showed me the deteriorated and torn bushes in my Lower Control Arms, F & R Sway bar links and front D bushes(my rear sway bar is whiteline so don't know if rubber would even be a possibility there, rear links where they attach to the bar is stuffed), Trailing arms and panhard rod. I've recently fitted Total Chaos UCA's so I already have poly there. Whiteline seems to be at the premium end of poly, Polytuff seems to be the cheapest. The workshop said they can fit rubber but I would have to supply parts and they're a shocker to press back in so expect a fair amount of labour.

    First question is probably what I use it for? I would prefer handling over being able to jump up a 2ft vertical rock step. I want stability, reliability and the ability to go from bitumen to gravel to mud to beach without much hassle. 2" lift and only running stock tyres, maybe eventually go up to a 75 profile tyre but happy with standard for now.
    http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...dless-Wishlist
    My build link is here. I am systematic in how I like to do things and have held off going offroad until I knew my car would make it offroad.


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    Originally posted by dhula View Post
    Agree with OEM for A arm bushes as I have heard/read about a few people that have had problems with non OEM bushes up the front. difference between OEM and the next comparable non OEM kit was $40 for me jsut recently so it's not that much more expensive to go genuine.

    Here are some websites places that I have looked at, used for info, etc. Not sure how much use they will be to you, but you never know

    Superpropoly
    Whiteline catalogue. 90 series is on page 117
    toyota parts center
    autohausaz
    redranger nolathane
    pedders
    Sway Bar Links

    - Extended front and rear links $120 (Don't know if these fit Whiteline rear heavy duty bar?)
    http://store.pradopoint.com/wholesal...-pin-full-set/
    - Front/rear Whiteline Swaybar $275ea
    Worth upgrading the front to suit the back?

    Lower Control Arm

    - Press out old and replace with Poly approx $148 (apparently have to drop steering rack so still a DIY job?)
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE.../271040257821? pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1b421f1d&_u hb=1
    - Press out old and replace with rubber (Like Genuine apparently) approx $149
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-PR...df63126&_uhb=1
    - wholesale suspension genuine ($540 upper and lower)
    http://store.pradopoint.com/wholesal...l-re-bush-kit/
    - Spend thousands on Aftermarket Arms??
    - After reading this I'm thinking twice about doing DIY on this one..
    http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ension-bushing

    Upper Trailing Arm

    - Press out old and replace with Poly approx $115, DIY possible with a press?
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE...b42cc5d&_uhb=1
    - Buy genuine arms $306 pr
    http://store.pradopoint.com/wholesal...trailing-arms/
    - Stronger options, how much more than genuine? I don't think anyone can justify a full imported aftermarket rear end..
    - Genuine?

    Lower Trailing Arm

    - Press out and replace with Poly approx $105 DIY possible with a press?
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE...b42c77f&_uhb=1
    - Genuine?

    Panhard Rod

    - Press out and replace with Poly approx $66 DIY possible with a press?
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE...b42af71&_uhb=1
    - Genuine?

    http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ont-end-bushes

    What point of usage is the car considered better for poly or rubber? Occasional weekend outing? Gravel roads vs bitumen? Rock crawling vs bitumen?

    Originally posted by MickL View Post
    Go the Terrain Tamer in a 2' lift if the cost is the same (which surprises me.... Toyota OEM stuff is $$$$$ for what it is)

    If you have no extra weight (Bar, winch, roof rack, storage system etc) then go the mediums not the heavies for better ride qaulity (I know your roads are a bit average in Fiji)

    Avoid using poly bushes on your sway bar, upper and lower control arms and panhard rod; factory rubber bushes ride and articulate much better.

    Mick
    Originally posted by wholesalesuspension View Post
    Hi Neal. Aftermarket bushes are fine for everywhere in the Prado except the front Control arms. I would only use genuine rubber in the front arms, as they ride harsh with poly. All other places though, no worries. Regards, Jason.
    http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...TOYOTA-OR-ELSE!!
    Is it best to replace any bolts when using poly or runner that don't have a metal inner sleeve?
    Franko78
    Lurker
    Last edited by Franko78; 02-05-2014, 05:44 PM. Reason: more accurate title
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