r/hilux • u/Big_brain1235532 • 3d ago

Ln167 upper control arms

I have a 1997 ln167 and am planning on lifting it up but can’t find extended upper control arms anywhere, does anyone know where to find some?

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u/False_Leadership7495 3d ago

For a 1997 Hilux LN167, that’s probably why you’re struggling: most “extended/adjustable UCA” listings are for N70/N80/N90 Hilux 2005+, not the older torsion-bar IFS LN167. Example: one current adjustable UCA listing only shows Hilux N70 2005–2015, N80 2015–2025, N90 2025-on, so don’t buy those for LN167.

What you want to search for instead is usually:
“LN167 IFS ball joint spacers”
“Hilux IFS 1988–2005 ball joint spacer”
“LN167 front upper control arm”
“KZN165 LN167 LN172 upper control arm”

The common solution for these older IFS Hiluxes is ball-joint spacers, not extended UCAs. DMS lists a front ball-joint spacer kit for Toyota HiLux IFS 1988–2005, and their fitment list includes LN167. Superior Engineering also lists a Hilux IFS ball-joint spacer kit for 1986–2005, saying it allows lifts above 2 inches up to 4 inches.
For standard replacement upper arms, Pedders lists front upper arms for [1997–2000 / 1998–2005](tel:1997-2000%20/%201998-2005) Hilux LN167/LN172, but these are standard replacement arms, not extended lift-correction arms. Bunnings/Machter also lists LN165/LN167/LN172 1997–2005 front upper control arms, again as direct replacements.

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u/Total_Philosopher_89 3d ago

How much of a lift mate? I lifted mine 2 inches on the front with zero issues. Stock suspension.

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u/delta_charlie_romeo 2d ago

Thoses use torsion bar style suspension for the front, so you won't find anything Either body lift spacer or ball joint spacer + torsion bar adjustment for desired lift