Front end suspension starts rotting at 50K/10 yrs, and my LCAs were frozen and ate up the worst when I replaced entire FES @96K. It all needed it. Steering rack bushings were super soft, as well as lower Strut bushings.
UCAs/left UBJ are only Original parts left but are fine for another 10-20K likely and ain't driving much now.
Did all kinds of fluid/lubes refreshes and Transfer Case, 3 drain/fills of Trans, PS, Brake, Spyder/Universal Jts/ Slip Shaft, new center drive shaft bushing... ALL needed the love badly. Differential fluids were both real clear for never having replaced. I believe Driver Ft Wheel Bearing(s) is/are due soon.
In ther words, even driving mostly on-road, EVERYTHING wears out by 15 years/100K.
Replace and it rides like a Lexus again!
Use OEM Toyota parts and do all maintenance regularly to guarantee another 50-75K troublefree miles!
Getting a chance to do everything on my 06 DC Limited has been almost the ONLY good thing I squeezed out of this freaking Pando!
Good luck, Be Safe and Happy Driving.
Glad to help/advise since now I know the tips/tricks.
Best tip is replace entire LCAs to avoid pressing out rusty old bushings if frozen up.
Use 9" Diablo Diamond Tip Carbon sawzall blades.
Most importantly, READ UP HERE & WATCH LOTS OF YOUTUBE VIDS!!!!
LOL!
Peace
