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Again, Marlin Crawler says you don't need to remove your suspension components and that's true, but we found it was easier to remove our lower control arms and lower shock mount bolt. We then cleaned and sanded down each point of contact, which there are many. Strengthens Each Lca Flange Mount Point. Marlin Crawler LCA Frame Brace.

Upper Control Arms 3Rd Gen 4Runner

Do not exceed these turns or you will have a mess of oil on your hands and more problems then you need. Toyota doesn't sell cam tabs. Disconnect KDSS Sway Bar. Once you get a handle on where it's going to sit, then weld it down all the way around. The entire lower control arm (LCA) moves outside or inside when the camber adjustment is made. Camber Tab (cam tab) Alignment Bolts. This needs to be fixed. The real benefit of the MC kit has over the TC kit is strength. If the cam tabs are bent beyond repair, it may be time for new cam tabs.

5Th Gen 4Runner Lower Control Arm Cortex

Lead Fabrication Tech @Stellar Built. If your tabs are slightly bent, then just bend the tabs back in and weld the new gusset in place. In order for that to work, you would need to shave a 1/8" off of the Marlin Crawler inner metal bracket to fit over the 1/4" TC cam tab. "It's always a good idea to clean the surface area of any metal before you lay a bead" – Jason (our resident expert welder at Stellar Built in Sacramento, CA). Prep/Sand/Clean parts. Rustoleum Flat Black. Factory Camber/Caster Tabs? Now that you have your ultimate off road 4 wheel drive vehicle, go even further in the rough and extreme terrain by protecting your front lower control arms with Mountain Off Road's 3/16" thick steel skid plate!

5Th Gen 4Runner Lower Control Art Contemporain

Also, alignment is a must after getting new wheels or tires installed. The fix is to get your truck re-aligned. General Welding Equipment. If you have KDSS, now is a good time to reinstall the sway bar. Bridges Gaps Between Flanges Preventing Rock Hits. All other products IN STOCK unless otherwise stated in the item description. If they are still within the shape of the factory, then you can hammer them back in. Either kit is a win, but the MC kit is going to offer a stronger, more robust design. If your tabs are just too far gone, you can always look at the TC kit. Keep in mind, there will be a difference in alignment depending on where you go. Straighten Lower Control Arm Flange. It may come as no surprise that the cam tabs (camber tabs) on Toyotas can get bent pretty easily. Thus, changing that perfect alignment spec you had set. The bulk of time in this project comes into the prep work.

Toyota 4Runner Control Arm

Off-Road Alignment by Stellar Built. We strive to push the caster limits (with aftermarket upper control arms) to exceed OEM specification to get the tire as far away from the BMC/Firewall. Slightly thread each bolt into position in all four locations.

5Th Gen 4Runner Lower Control Arm Bushings

The frame braces are cleared for grease zerk access of aftermarket-style serviceable bushings, but beware of re-alignment as the newly added plate may get in the way if you are using an open-ended wrench. If you have a KDSS equipped 4Runner, you can loosen the pressurized hydraulic lines by adjusting the accumulator assembly bolts with 2-2. Weld Cam Tab Braces Into Place. Protecting the outer walls of all 8 LCA mount flanges will quadruple the thickness of each LCA flange wall and even act as an additional layer of protection from underneath as a skid plate. Tac Weld Frame Brace Into Location. These bolts are turned in order to change your trucks' camber/caster angle, whether that be positive or negative.

5Th Gen 4Runner Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement

There are many points of contact that the LCA frame brace makes. Fits Gen 5 (2010-Current). The factory cam tabs bend pretty easily. Installation retains all original alignment hardware. Install cam tabs without removing anything. Most of the install came down to prepping. Generally speaking the dealership or service center will align your truck differently than an off-road shop. Push Bent Cam Tabs Back in Place. Here is what Marlin Crawler Says: - Made in The USA.

Total Chaos Cam Tabs Pictured Above. When a caster adjustment is made it moves from the front to the back of the vehicle. Metal Sander/grinder. Once it's in position, then button it back down. Each point of contact needs to have a clean surface for welding. And, replacing an entire set of LCAs just for new tabs doesn't make sense if you are going to blow them out again anyway. M. O. R. E. 's skid plate will prevent future undercarriage damage to come with those outback trips you love to take. If you are looking for a good off-road alignment shop in Northern California/Sacramento, then check out Stellar Built. Uses factory hole locations. Marlin Crawler says you don't need to remove anything for this install, but you may have an easier time if you do. 1/4″ Plate Added on Inner & Outer Tabs. Note: This is not a deal-breaker but it is something to consider. Positive caster pushes your wheel away from your firewall.