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I supported Toymods
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TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:16
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On the inner end of the TA22 control arm there is a rubber bush with a metal tube going through the center, when this rubber wears out can it be replaced? Or do you toss the control arm and get another?
Thanks
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Melbourne
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August 2003
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:23
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The control arm inner bush can be replaced; Mackay Consolidated Industries produce polyeurethane replacements (I think marketed as 'Suretrak' brand?). Noltek probably do a similar part.
If your other bushes are worn or you'd like to upgrade, ask about Markay part number 'KIT57', a complete polyeurethane rebushing kit for trailing arms, control arms, radius bushes and panhard rod.
Thanks for listening.
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:35
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BUT WE DIDNT LISTEN!!!!  we did read though 
i did a complete rebush of my TA22, got everything from nolathane (every possible bush)... it cost me all up round $550-$650 including $300 fitting if memory serves me right
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I supported Toymods
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:42
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Thanks for that.
The only reason I asked is because I tried removing the bush and the steel tube but it didn't look like budging 
Also one of my control arms is a little worn where the sway bar is attached. Is it possible to buy new replacements?
And where abouts is Mackay Consolidated Industries located?
Thanks
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:55
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those control arms are cunts to remove, they require pressure to remove and no way you can do it any other way... thats why i got pedders to do all the bushes for me... im in SYD and they charged me $300 to change them all (front and back including compelte steering
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:55
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Yes, it's a pain in the ass job to remove the bush. Installing the new bush can be even harder. Practically an impossible job without a hydraulic press. Buy the parts and take them to a workshop for fitting (Midas, Pedders etc.) My local Pedders do bush and ball joint remove and refit for $5ea.
New replacements for control arm would be stocked by Toyota some time ago but NLA now. Try second hand. If you find an arm with good bush and ball joints too you can kill two birds with one stone.
Mackay is based in Moorabbin, VIC. See http://www.mackayrubber.com.au/ or call 03 9555 6500. Parts are available through Bursons. Take a part number for less fucking around at the counter.
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 08:58
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fade-e, if you don't mind, could you say exactly what parts you changed and how much these parts each cost?
Thanks, I'm interested having just finished a similar task myself.
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 09:35
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| SeptemberSquallIndustries wrote on Sat, 17 July 2004 18:58 |
fade-e, if you don't mind, could you say exactly what parts you changed and how much these parts each cost?
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man i couldnt say cost of each part cause firstly i got them at trade prices and secondly this was 12monthas ago and i donty have reciepts to look at.
i do remember that the tie rods were roughly $15each x4, idler arm was like $30. as for bushes well prices i cannot give at all i really cant remember SORRY guys, but what i replaced is suspension wise is this:-
- upanhard rod bushes (chassis and diff)
- lower diff rods (both of them, chassis and diff)
- upper diff rods (both of them, chassis and diff)
- rear shocks (monroe gas)
done to both sides of front
- lower control arm bush (the one we are talking bout now)
- ball joint
- front shock (monroe gas)
- sway bar bush (control arm ones and chassis/engine bay ones)
- also i have added another stabiliser to the sway bar and changed those bushes too (this stabiliser is not stock or aftermarket but something i thought up and put on. IT REALLY HELPS TO KEEP CAR ON GROUND BELIEVE ME, goes to show my rally driving love  , man i LOVE the TAs HAAAAAAAAAAAARD)
DIDNT DO SPRINGS AT ALL, neither fron or back BUT i wish i did cause i have a hard ride now but better than before when i had a boat ride
now the $300 odd dollars is just for bushes... all up to do all suspension complete (except springs) and complete steering (except for reco of steering box) cost me bout $1100... this is heaps cheap i recon cause i got a quote for over $2000 but like i said i got all the parts at trade prices if not cheaper... hell one place quoted me $2700 to do it all 
[Updated on: Sat, 17 July 2004 09:50]
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 09:39
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Sounds just like my build.
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Sat, 17 July 2004 10:05
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yeah pretty much thats it really... cant think of anything else that could have been done... after that it handled like a dream till the front on i had  now when i turn hard i get a clicking/donk noise and my brakes are FFFFFFFFAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEE EDDDDDDDDDDD
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Mon, 19 July 2004 01:07
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Shane, SuperPro at Moorooka make all that stuff.
Online cat at www.superpro.com.au.
A bit closer to yu than Victoria.
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Hobart, tassie
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Mon, 19 July 2004 01:30
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while we are on suspension, Who makes adjustble strut tops also while i am on the ajustable stuff i wouldn't mind a set of adjustable lower control arms and castor rods, the TA22 handle great just with the nolethane bushes and a set of shocks and pedders springs, so i can't wait till my coilovers are all finished,
cheers josh
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Mon, 19 July 2004 03:42
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IDB in Melbourne do a camber-adjustable lower control arm mod for about $100 a side.
K-Mac and Noltek do adjustable strut tops.
Perhaps an engineering shop could thread down your radius rods some more?
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Mon, 19 July 2004 04:20
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fade-e,
you mentioned all those PU bushes, is there anyway you can still still get them at those prices, i have a ra23
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Mon, 19 July 2004 04:36
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SeptemberSquallIndustries: have you done the adjustable control arm? is it any good? safe? etc etc? does anyone know?
toolman: if your a toymods mem than you can get it straight from nolathane at a discount. as for me getting them i would honestly love to help but mate im so busy i really cant right now SORRY  ATM i get my bro to get things for me that i need but when it comes to the bushes the person i got them off will only deal with me cause im not a tradesman but i know the guy well and i cant make it out to him anytime soon. im looking at the above link and they have everything. i guess you just gotta get prices though
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I supported Toymods
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Re: TA22 control arm question
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Mon, 19 July 2004 08:07
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| Steve_Reynolds wrote on Mon, 19 July 2004 11:07 |
Shane, SuperPro at Moorooka make all that stuff.
Online cat at www.superpro.com.au.
A bit closer to yu than Victoria.
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Thanks mate. I'll give em a call when I get some time.
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