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Toyota Frozen Lower Control Arm Bolts, Myth Debunked

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

Toyota Tacoma

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

Socket set, Wrenches, Jack, Jack stands, Alignment equipment, Penetrating oil, Wire brush
Why coating with Never-Seize WILL NOT WORK to prevent the alignment bolts on a Toyota IFS from freezing up. The alignment cam bolts going through the lower control arm bushings on Toyotas are notorious for rusting and freezing up, preventing a proper frontend alignment. Not allowing full adjustment of camber and caster. This is true for the Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, and possibly other Toyota SUVs. I explain why it's not the bolt that freezes up. It's actually a separate steel sleeve going through the bushing sleeve that gets frozen in place.