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Toyota Landcruiser Prado Worn Bushes - Case Study

We recently had a customer who was concerned about uneven tyre wear on a Toyota Landcruiser Prado.
Worn and soft bushes can play a big part in tyre wear, changing your wheel alignment when bushes flex under braking.

Suspension bushes worn, Toyota LandCruiser Prado, 4WD Holidays - Caravanning - Road Trip - Auto Mechanic

We raised the vehicle on the hoist and after investigation identified old and soft control arm bushes.

Worn control arm bushes, Toyota LandCruiser Prado, 4WD Holidays - Caravanning - Road Trip - Auto Mechanic

The control arms were removed from the car and old bushes stripped out.

Worn control arm bushes, Toyota LandCruiser Prado, 4WD Holidays - Caravanning - Road Trip - Auto Mechanic

Check out the condition of these worn components, there were also some very well used washers removed from the control arms. It’s definitely time to update these car parts.

New Bush Kit, Toyota LandCruiser Prado, 4WD Holidays - Caravanning - Road Trip - Auto Mechanic

This is the new Nolathane Bush Kit ready to be installed. This kit will instantly reduce the wear on tyre tread, saving the owner money as the tyres will last longer.

New Bush Kit, Toyota LandCruiser Prado, 4WD Holidays - Caravanning - Road Trip - Auto Mechanic

These are the control arms with new bushes being reinstalled to the 4WD vehicle.

Laser Wheel Alignment, Toyota Landcruiser Prado , 4WD Holidays - Caravanning - Road Trip - Auto Mechanic

Now that the control arms have been repaired and fitted, it’s time to use the Hunter Hawkeye Laser All Wheel alignment system. Road safety is our priority.

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