Solo Motorsports LCA Install (3rd Gen 4runner/1st Gen Tacoma)

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In this video, we show you how to install a set of stock length solo motorsports lower control arms on a 3rd generation Toyota 4runner. These arms push the lower ball joint 1” forward, allowing for more clearance with bigger tires. These are also compatible with the 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma, and they also have stock length options for the Tundra 00-06 & Sequoia 00-07 platforms. We install some other goodies as well in this video like KPOFFROAD’s greasable CAM bolts and CAM eliminators, a billet 6061 aluminum steering rack clamp from 333 Fabrications, and some bump stops from Perry Parts.
*PARTS*
SOLO MOTORSPORTS STOCK LENGTH LCA / Tacoma 96-04 & 4Runner 96-02
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PERRY PARTS BUMP STOPS
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KPOFFROAD GREASABLE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS
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KPOFFROAD ALIGNMENT CAM & CAM TAB UPGRADE KIT
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333 FABRICATIONS HD BILLET RACK CLAMP
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ENERGY SUSPENSION RACK & PINION BUSHING KIT( 4WD)
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*TORQUE VALUES*
- Cam Adjuster Bolts - 96 ft-lbf
- Lower Shock Bolt - 101 ft-lbf
- Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut - 67 ft-lbf
- Lower Ball Joint Castle Nut - 105 ft-lbf
- Steering Rack Clamp - 123 ft-lbs
- Center Steering Rack Bolt - 123 ft-lbs
- Long Through bolt for Steering Rack - 141 in-lbs
- Wheel Lug Nuts - 85 ft-lbf
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@on-site4094 7 ай бұрын

Tim & Shaun are the best how to guys with tools to use including. wrenches sizes thanks for not doing time lapse

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Oh my God Dude. We HATE time-lapses when it comes to DIY tutorials. Time-lapses have their place, but definitely not as an instructional tutorial. They are horrible because they show no detail whatsoever. We are all about lots of detail so people can succeed using our videos. People might complain about the length of our videos, but they can't complain we don't offer enough information.

@daurunner 6 ай бұрын

This is going to save me wonders on this install in the coming weeks. Thanks gentlemen💯

@TimmyTheToolman 6 ай бұрын

Glad you’ll make use of this video for your install, we follow on instagram, you have some nice rigs and a flawless 3rd gen build! That LC80 you picked up is immaculate! How did you find that thing?!? - Sean

@daurunner 6 ай бұрын

Thank you@@TimmyTheToolman, I'm a dealer so I was able to find it at auction. Couldn't pass up on it when I saw how clean it was.

@aldomassa7473 7 ай бұрын

Sick Mods, great as always Tim and Sean…. Happy New Year Gents.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks and Happy New Year to you too. May 2024 be filled with Sic Mods for you.

@aldomassa7473 7 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman You guys are some true OG’s And I am still the FNG🤣 Love this channel !

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@aldomassa7473 We all start somewhere, Bro. I'm learning all the time. There's unlimited knowledge out there for auto mechanics. That's what awesome about it. You never stop learning.

@soto_thegoat 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! Now I can install my own 🙏🏼

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Good luck with the install.

@VidalMetalWorx 7 ай бұрын

Those look solid. Great video fellas!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

They are very solid! Thanks for the comment!

@HeroicADHD 7 ай бұрын

Always bringing it! Keep it up!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Sicmods Ross!

@_nicoccabrera 7 ай бұрын

So sick! I have these lowers and I love em! I need to do the greaseable bolts and drill the sleeves when I replace the bushings cause I’m squeaking like crazy!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s definitely a chore to remove everything just to grease your bushings. The only downside to a poly bushing is the maintenance if it gets noisy. - Sean

@stevenisacoolname2 7 ай бұрын

Wicked sick kit and install! Sicmods!!!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

The Sicker the Better we always say at the Timmy the Toolman Studios.

@PerryParts 7 ай бұрын

Love working with you guys! Always super thorough. Those LCAs are beefy - they might be in the cards for our GX this year.

@brantschenkrealtor 7 ай бұрын

I just pulled the trigger, after having a steering knuckle break in the Dunes I’m overbuilding the Tundra lol

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Definitely a solid product! Certified Sicmods 💯

@jscottyson 7 ай бұрын

Always the best Toyota 4 Runner content!!!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Bro! We appreciate it!

@arinmirzayan3949 7 ай бұрын

Nice upgrade.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Most definitely!

@Patrick.Weightman 7 ай бұрын

Those are some very pretty LCAs, I'm already running some reinforced OEM ones but the fact they move the ball joint forward is a huge benefit. And how they protect the castle nut is genius Combine those with some JBA or SPC UCAs and you'll have caster for days I recommend a laser range finder for driveway alignments, makes life beautiful

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Yep, the Solo Motorsports LCAs have been designed and built very well. Thanks fot the tip of using a laser range finder for driveway alignments. Sean just wanted to get it close and driving better. He is definitely going to get it aligned at a local Firestone shop that our buddy Isaac works at. He aligns all our rigs for us.

@rushthezeppelin 7 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman lucky for actually having a Firestone with an alignment tech who can work on these vehicles when lifted. I've heard so many alignment horror stories from there lol.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@@rushthezeppelin Yeah, not all Firestone shops are equal. Our friend has been doing alignments for over 10 years. He knows what he's doing.

@efil4kizum 7 ай бұрын

that is one nice rig, Sean

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

It’s getting there! One Sicmod at a time. - Sean

@z0n3d0ut5 6 ай бұрын

Perfect, I just found these parts and am really grateful yall make these so easy to follow. Going to get these on with the JBA UCAs soon!

@TimmyTheToolman 6 ай бұрын

Good deal dude! While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out this video as well for the JBA UCA install…. JBAOffroad Upper Control Arm installation (3RD GEN Toyota 4Runner) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNVyp9ZktsyZoqs.html - Sean

@surferj0e 7 ай бұрын

I just put Solo LCAs on my 1st gen Tundra. They are units! I’m keeping the stock cam bolts for now. My steering rack + bushings, TREs, axles, shocks, LCA bushings, and lower ball joints all needed to be replaced!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Nice choice. Did you watch our complete front suspension upgrade video we made working on my buddy Don's 1st Gen Tundra?

@surferj0e 6 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman 100%. Thank you for your work! I’m a Toyota guy. I’ve had an ‘84 4x4 pickup. 2nd gen 4Runner, Corolla, Camry, three 1st gen Tundras (one I bought brand new in Sep ‘99, and currently own a ‘01 and a ‘02), and in addition… currently own a 1970 FJ40 and 1997 FZJ80.

@TimmyTheToolman 6 ай бұрын

@surferj0e Damn! I reckon you are a Toyota guy with all those rigs. Happy Wrenching Bro!

@jeffreybateham9527 7 ай бұрын

I love the made in American plug. ... on a foreign made vehicle.... classic. I love my 3rd gen

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Merica!

@Dosofdom 6 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman any noticeable difference in dirt road driving and daily driving with the upgraded LCA?

@albunnell90 7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support 🤘🏼

@KPOffroad 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always! Enjoy the #SicMods and your locked in alignment

@TimmyTheToolman 6 ай бұрын

Always! - sean

@AnilSagar09 4 ай бұрын

Hi guys, great videos, keep it up, this video made me a fan of the channel. It’s informative, easy to follow and entertaining. I have a question, can these arms fit a 2nd gen 4Runner? They seem similar, can you confirm?

@TimmyTheToolman 4 ай бұрын

I don't believe they will work for a 2nd Gen. Check the Solo Motorsports website and see if they make them for 2nd Gens. Thanks for being a fan of our channel.

@ToyodaMaster-tq6ht 3 ай бұрын

Y’all should look into a two post lift. They’re really not very expensive. I think I only paid $1,600 for a 9,000 lb clear floor lift. And in 16 years, I’ve only had to replace the pump once.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 ай бұрын

Dude, have you seen my workspace? I'm in a normal residential home with a standard height 2 car garage. I don't have a large piece of property with a high ceiling shop to work out of. But, the plan is to have a space like that to work in one day.

@MarkamisPrime 7 ай бұрын

I got flashbacks of us replacing those damn LCA bolts on rust bucket truck 😂

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, that job was a serious nightmare, and it was on New Years Eve.

@rushthezeppelin 7 ай бұрын

Should have done cam tab reinforcement while you were in there. Had a buddy a few months ago flatten his tabs on a wheeling run. Just to today I got done with a wheeling run and minutes after airing up I slid on some ice into a guardrail and bent one of my tabs. Thankfully there doesn't appear to be any other damage besides some scratches on my Addicted Offroad but my alignment is hosed.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, reinforcing the cam tabs would have been a good idea. I've never bent one. Maybe I don't wheel hard enough. But, I have a theory that most people that flatten their tabs from a hard hit are mostly due to improperly tightened cam bolts. After an alignment, I double-check how tight the bolts are. It's the bolts that are property tightened that are supposed to hold the LCAs in place, not the cam tabs. The cam tabs are there for alignment purposes. Anyway, that my theory on why guys flatten their cam tabs.

@rushthezeppelin 7 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman hmm I tend to think mine were properly torqued after my very recent alignment. I do go to a specialty offroad shop that mostly deals in Toyotas and I haven't lost alignment on normal wheeling like some people complain about. In my case though smacking a guardrail at 30+ is probably a harder hit than most people take offroad and could have overcome that clamping force.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@rushthezeppelin Yeah, a 30 mph hit is significant. That way more force than most people would subject their wheels to when 4wheeling. I wonder even with reinforced tabs how they would have faired from that impact.

@MrCalifornia1234 7 ай бұрын

Awesome work boys! Was your LBJs leaking a little grease?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

No, it was a ripped CV axle boot that spewed grease everywhere.

@mmatos8248 3 ай бұрын

I have SPC uppers, I have 3.8° in caster. If I add these control arms, it should theoretically almost double my caster right? I'm not sure if those components will compliment each other or not. Ehat was your total caster when you aligned it at the shop?

@ToyodaMaster-tq6ht 3 ай бұрын

What if I don’t have those fancy pullers? Think I could just wack the Control Arm with a Ball-Peen Hammer to remove the tapered Joints?

@TimmyTheToolman 3 ай бұрын

Some people like the Big F'ing hammer technique. I'm not a fan of smashing my steering components with a hammer, but some people like that technique.

@dylanworkley2068 7 ай бұрын

Nice work man, I just did this exact same mod with the KPOffroad cam eliminator kits. And funny enough just bought fox coilovers with resis that I’ll be putting on here soon. How do you like the ride Sean?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

The ride is great if you don’t add too much spring preload. I had to increase my preload a bit to fit the 34” tires. In the future I plan to swap out the springs for a heavier weight (650 or 700lb spring) so I don’t have to crank up the preload, other than that, the adjustment with the DSC is nice and you can dial in the ride you want for the certain condition you’re in. Just adjust that turn dial and you’re set! - Sean

@dylanworkley2068 7 ай бұрын

Awesome man thanks for the response! I’m hoping I don’t have to add too much preload

@christophergoodwin6846 7 ай бұрын

Mods on mods on mods 🤘🏼

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

We are steeped in mods Chris. So are you!

@21jimmyo 7 ай бұрын

Nice beefy LCAs... What's the benefit of cam bolt eliminators?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

The benefit is you have a permanent alignment solution because the rounded cams from the stock set up, allow for more movement, which means it can get out of alignment easier with some hard wheeling, or maybe even a big pothole but with these cam eliminators, you have hard set positions that it can’t really jump out of because of the shape of the cam eliminator. - Sean

@igorotabatan8963 4 ай бұрын

I think you mentioned that these LCA's extend outward by an inch, that said doesn't it stretch the CV axles out as well? Wouldn't that be bad for the CV axle?

@TimmyTheToolman 4 ай бұрын

It doesn't extend the footprint of the tires outward. It pushes the balljoint 1" forward so you can fit bigger tires.

@allen-gt5ng 7 ай бұрын

Does anyone know how much exactly you can go up in tire size on stock suspension with these lca

@rushthezeppelin 7 ай бұрын

You probably still have to do some mods to go over 33s. This probably just helps avoid having to cut your firewall. I would think you would still need to modify your fenders. For reference I have 33s with progressive bumpstops and took a hard hit off-road on my driver's side that completely bottomed me out into the shorter OEM bumps and I apparently had the tire hit the fender and bend it a bit where my marker light doesn't quite fit right anymore.

@tylerlp6401 3 күн бұрын

If the cam tabs need to be adjusted after install, do you have to disassemble the whole front end again?

@TimmyTheToolman 3 күн бұрын

No, you don't. You just loosen the bolt enough to where you can pull the cam tab away from the frame to reorient it. You will most likely have to apply some force at some level to maneuver the arm so you can get the cam tab in the new position, but you don't have to take the arms off.

@Cmc-365 2 ай бұрын

Can i use the greasable bolts on oem cam adjuster

@TimmyTheToolman 2 ай бұрын

Not sure. We've never tried it.

@marcuscurtis3773 7 ай бұрын

So sicc I think I’m positive for COVID! Does solo offer these in a long travel version for 3rd gen?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Hey Marcus, my original comment was wrong. They do make a long travel kit for 3rd Gens. Here's the link: solomotorsports.com/shop/suspension-kits-ford-toyota/toyota-suspension-kits/tacoma-4runner-fjcruiser-off-road-suspension-kits/long-travel-kit-tacoma-4runner/

@dalandser562 7 ай бұрын

Solo offers a 3.5" LT kit for the 3rd gen 4runner and 1st gen Tacoma. It pushes the lower ball joint forward an inch like these LCA's.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@@dalandser562 You are indeed correct. I was looking in the wrong area of their website. I'll change my other comment. Thanks!

@rushthezeppelin 7 ай бұрын

Yes solo is actually the only company that offers a long travel kit that replaces the stock knuckles in fact. Looks like a great kit but definitely a pretty penny.

@dalandser562 7 ай бұрын

@@rushthezeppelin there's 3 options - 3.5 kit with no fabricated spindles , 3.5 kit with their fabricated spindle, and XLT kit with vertical upper uniball spindle. The 3.5 kit pushes the ball joint forward an inch.

@jvogler_art4708 5 ай бұрын

I want all this stuff for my 4runner but I never get time off work to even use it 🥺🥺🥺

@TimmyTheToolman 5 ай бұрын

That's a bummer. Many of us have to work so much without much time off to enjoy life. Hopefully things will change for you at some point.

@michaelstern934 2 ай бұрын

Were your Solo LCAs tapered for factory LBJs or straight bore for uniball bolt style LBJs?

@TimmyTheToolman 2 ай бұрын

Tapered. The uninall LBJs on the market, as far as I know, are all tapered. I think you're thinking aftermarket UCAs that don't have a taper.

@michaelstern934 2 ай бұрын

Curiously the solo Motorsports LCA that I bought are straight bore, and there's no flat surface for a ball joint puller to evenly grab

@TimmyTheToolman 2 ай бұрын

@michaelstern934 That doesn't seem right. I think they sold you the wrong version, or you ordered the wrong version. They have a stock replacement version that works with the OEM steering knuckle and OEM LBJ. You should give them a call.

@Inkjunkeybluezi 18 күн бұрын

Can I do this to my 97 4Runner base 2.7?

@TimmyTheToolman 17 күн бұрын

Yes, it has the same suspension and chassis setup as the 2000 showcased in this video. - Sean

@jonmckenna8761 6 ай бұрын

What upper control arm is Shaun rocking?

@TimmyTheToolman 6 ай бұрын

JBA Off-road UCA’s. JBAOffroad Upper Control Arm installation (3RD GEN Toyota 4Runner) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNVyp9ZktsyZoqs.html -Sean

@jonmckenna8761 6 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman thanks brother. Any issue with camber with this alignment setup?

@TimmyTheToolman 6 ай бұрын

No issues, they are a solid product for those with a lift. They’ve worked great for both my rigs and some of our buddies rigs as well! - Sean

@jeffreylopez9367 3 ай бұрын

what brake lines are those

@TimmyTheToolman 3 ай бұрын

SLEE off-road extended stainless steel brake lines - Sean

@estebanfranco8955 7 ай бұрын

sometimes you gota finger the hole to prime it.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

And sometimes you even need two fingers, it just depends on the hole. -Sean

@brantschenkrealtor 7 ай бұрын

Anyway I can get my 2001 Tundra on the show?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Where do you live, and what job do you need to do?

@brantschenkrealtor 7 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman Santa Cruz, CA

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@@brantschenkrealtor We're open to any job we haven't documented yet. What kind of jobs are interested in getting done?

@brantschenkrealtor 7 ай бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman what city are you guys located. Right now I need to do the gusset brace weld on to the steering knuckle, extended braided brake lines, and new wheel bearings all at the same time. Also need to replace the bushings from SPC that go into the knuckle and put on a new SPC Ball Joint Dust Boot. They broke off this weekend

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@@brantschenkrealtor Unfortunately, we've documented everything you want to get done. We're not mechanics for hire. We put our time towards creating new content to help the most people. We are located in San Jose.

@MrToxicsoldier93 7 ай бұрын

Will this mod work on an 04 taco?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

Yes, these control arms will work for 1st Gen Tacomas. 2004 was the last year of the 1st Gen Tacoma.

@MrToxicsoldier93 7 ай бұрын

@TimmyTheToolman also you mentioned that the tire will be moved forward by an inch. I have went from the stock 16" rims to 17" rims on 30s and have rubbing of inner fender. Will the mod help reduce the rub?

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

@@MrToxicsoldier93 If you're rubbing on the rear side of the tire, it will absolutely help.

@AbeC116 5 ай бұрын

How do you like them what do dislike of them?

@TimmyTheToolman 5 ай бұрын

Likes are plentiful, dislikes are price. Sicmods are expensive! - Sean

@AbeC116 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you! Alright then. Do they come with zerk fitting?

@TimmyTheToolman 5 ай бұрын

No. You would have to install the greaeable bolts as shown in this install video or remove the bushings to service them and grease them. - Sean

@williamellerman6647 7 ай бұрын

Definitely guilty of mixing up the bolts and stripping threads 😢

@TimmyTheToolman 7 ай бұрын

We appreciate you being vulnerable with your humility. Even the pro’s mess up from time to time. It happens! The nice thing about our videos is we try and take out most of the guess work from the job someone is about to tackle. - Sean