Alright so i have a very bad side to side motion on my 99 4runner front end has been checked out, balanced, aligned, and it has new bils now. i think ive come to a conclusion that the steering rack bushings are shot and i was looking on the internet to replace them. From wheelersoffroad there $16 http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerrackbushkit.htm
. but from anywhere else their $35-$55 like http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...85c7ab9e&gan=1

wanted to know if there was any difference between the two sets. it apears to be the same to me but im no expert. Let me know. thanks

 

Not sure if they are the same... I'd stick with wheelers. I ordered my bushings from ToyTec (should be the same as wheelers).

The bushings made a night and day difference in steering, mine were completely shot.

-batsoff

 

You've woke up and just decided that?
How about this, get under the truck, and have someone wiggle the steering wheel back and forth. If the rack moves, you might be onto something. If not, then replace some other parts.

 

Just got my wheeler's (second set i've bought from them) yesterday. Its the energy box, just like everything but then they add an extra tube for the 4runners for free.

With shipping it comes out to $26

 

just get them. they solved all my vibration problems.. if wheelers is out of stock get them from toyteclifts.com

 

yea smart guy i already did that. it does

 

Well it's obvious whoever "checked out" your front end wasn't as smart

 

yea i thought they would have check it but nope, but wow does my rack ever move.

 

I too just did this replacement from wheelers and the difference is like night and day.

 

How difficult was it to install. As far as i can tell it looks pretty straight forward

 

It is, but will take about 5 hours if it's the 1st time, no rushing, and you have all the right tools.

Absolutely required: good lighting, 1/2" breaker bar with sockets, torch for heating rusty bolts, 6"+ clamp, and the rest of the regular tool box.

 

o wow 5hrs the way mine drives im guessing its shot

 

5 hours? took me like 1. on a 96 with original bushings. the only hard thing was having the 1 inch diff drop made is so i couldnt pull 1 of the bolts fully out.

 

Bought my steering rack bushings from Wheeler's. Huge improvement.

 

Got my rack bushings from Wheelers. Took me about 3 hours to install. Kind of a PITA. It tightened up the steering, but not as much as I had hoped for. I still get some play that's especially noticable on rough forrest service roads. I'm thinking my whole rack might be shot, but I dont want to spend the $$ now.

But anyway, get your bushings from Wheelers, get the right tools in advance, and dedicate 1/2 a Saturday to it.

 

mine only took me about 40 mins, but its an 03 so the bolts weren't rusted on, and i got my old bushings out with a hammer and punch

 

It can be a PITA but anyone can do it with proper tools...
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