Steering Rack leak - Rubber bushes changed to aluminum - Page 2

calamaridog · 10-31-07, 10:25 AM

The kit was $60 and they had one stateside.

spressomon · 11-13-07, 05:43 PM

cdog: Did you get the steering rack bushings? FYI: I installed the new OEM PS side bushing...a 15-minute

job and it steers like it's supposed to again

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hoser · 11-13-07, 05:58 PM

Spresso, I don't suppose you have a picture comparing a new bushing to a worn bushing.

spressomon · 11-13-07, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hoser

Spresso, I don't suppose you have a picture comparing a new bushing to a worn bushing.

Nope. The difference between the new and old "grommet" wasn't real obvious...there appeared to be some wear on the bottom of the grommet...apparently from sliding back and forth. And the new grommet was black instead of faded black (the grommet is made from a medium hardness rubber like material).

spressomon · 11-13-07, 06:29 PM

You just need a 3/8" flex ratchet and a 19mm socket to get the PS grommet cap off/on.

hoser · 11-13-07, 06:34 PM

Thanks, I guess I'll jack my front end up and look for any play in the rack tomorrow. Or just spend $25 or whatever it costs and do it anyway. My 100 is almost at the 10 year/ 110k mark.

spressomon · 11-13-07, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hoser

Thanks, I guess I'll jack my front end up and look for any play in the rack tomorrow. Or just spend $25 or whatever it costs and do it anyway. My 100 is almost at the 10 year/ 110k mark.

The play is apparent when you push/pull at 9:00 & 3:00 on one tire/wheel while both wheels are in the air...but I imagine you already know that

. I had 1/2" side to side slop in mine. Answers why the darn thing had a wander on the highway

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calamaridog · 11-14-07, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by spressomon

cdog: Did you get the steering rack bushings? FYI: I installed the new OEM PS side bushing...a 15-minute

job and it steers like it's supposed to again

.

No, my fancy pants bushing is MIA.

SINCITY100 · 11-14-07, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by calamaridog

No, my fancy pants bushing is MIA.

...Hopefully that`ll teach you not to circumvent your local dealership`s parts guy

Landpimp · 11-15-07, 11:21 AM

rack on the LX has been leaking for years, its more wet(DS boot) than a leak, the fluid level has not hardly gone down(I have never had to add fluid) so...untill something really goes bad.....I aint touching it

spressomon · 11-15-07, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Landpimp

rack on the LX has been leaking for years, its more wet(DS boot) than a leak, the fluid level has not hardly gone down(I have never had to add fluid) so...untill something really goes bad.....I aint touching it

Christo recently told me R&R of the hundy steering rack is THE worst job on this series! None of his mechanics EVER want to do one again. That sucks for us do it ourselfers

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98cruiser · 01-24-08, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by calamaridog

This Australian company make them:

http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/fulcrumCat/

Part # SPF2470K. This appears to be the mounts for up to 08/2002 models and then I guess there is a change in the design and a different mounting style?

Hey Calamaridog can I get that kit from the dealer or if I have to order it from that site where is the number so I can place and order. I haved a 98 and the driver side boot is torn in half and I have to refill my steering fluid every day. are those bushings a fix to my problem or is it just replacing my boot cover

98cruiser · 01-24-08, 07:37 AM

Hey Calamaridog can I get that kit from the dealer or if I have to order it from that site where is the number so I can place and order. I haved a 98 and the driver side boot is torn in half and I have to refill my steering fluid every day. are those bushings a fix to my problem or is it just replacing my boot cover

calamaridog · 01-24-08, 10:18 PM

You need to have the rack serviced or replaced. If anything is leaking it's not the mounting bushings.

98cruiser · 01-25-08, 10:43 AM

Hey calamaridog when you rack is service exactly what does it intells. and how much an i looking at. Are you sure it not just the boot that has to bereplaced cause it is torn in half

calamaridog · 01-25-08, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 98cruiser

Hey calamaridog when you rack is service exactly what does it intells. and how much an i looking at. Are you sure it not just the boot that has to bereplaced cause it is torn in half

I don't know exactly. I don't consider the steering gear a user servicable item, at least not by me. If it is just a torn boot, then the part is about $15. If the steering gear needs to be rebuilt due to a leaking seal or something, I don't know how much that will cost. If the steering gear needs to be replaced, it costs about $700 for the complete assembly, plus labor of course. Potentially a very expensive problem...

You should consider getting a couple quotes. Perhaps 1 from Toyota and 1 from an independant shop.

Snook · 03-22-08, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hoser

Spresso, I don't suppose you have a picture comparing a new bushing to a worn bushing.

Thank to i4c4lo's advise and his extension tool, I was able to replaced the worn grommet with new one. Here are some photos for illustrations.

Cheers,

calamaridog · 03-22-08, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SINCITY100

...Hopefully that`ll teach you not to circumvent your local dealership`s parts guy

My local parts guy is MIA

spressomon · 03-22-08, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by calamaridog

My local parts guy is MIA

Yeah...WTH has he been anyway?

calamaridog · 03-23-08, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spressomon

Yeah...WTH has he been anyway?

I don't know? I'll try and hunt him down next week when I'm in Vegas

calamaridog · 03-23-08, 07:26 AM

Snook,

Thanks for posting the pictures. I think it will help people understand the issue better.

Isn't there a different set up for later models?

Boston Mangler · 03-23-08, 09:29 AM

Anyone know if the rack is the same as the Tundra?

I helped a friend of mine install a poly kit onto his Tundra Rack about 6 months ago, said it made a world of difference.

The kit is made by Total Chaos and "LOOKS" very similar and is only $28:

Tundra Steering Rack Bushing Kit - Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

Snook · 03-23-08, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Anyone know if the rack is the same as the Tundra?

I helped a friend of mine install a poly kit onto his Tundra Rack about 6 months ago, said it made a world of difference.

The kit is made by Total Chaos and "LOOKS" very similar and is only $28:

Tundra Steering Rack Bushing Kit - Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

I rather use this poly kit but like you said is it same spec or not? How about asking Toyota part dept and ask if the steering rack grommet w/ same parts number is used for Tundra and Land Crusier or not?

Boston Mangler · 03-23-08, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Snook

How about asking Toyota part dept and ask if the steering rack grommet w/ same parts number is used for Tundra and Land Crusier or not?

Good Idea!

calamaridog · 03-23-08, 01:07 PM

I ordered the Tundra kit to see if it fits. If not, I will just install it on my buddies Tundra. I'll let you know soon enough

Boston Mangler · 03-23-08, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by calamaridog

I ordered the Tundra kit to see if it fits. If not, I will just install it on my buddies Tundra. I'll let you know soon enough

You, my friend, are a leader!

10-31-07, 10:25 AM	#31
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	The kit was $60 and they had one stateside. __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog

11-13-07, 05:43 PM	#32
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,901	cdog: Did you get the steering rack bushings? FYI: I installed the new OEM PS side bushing...a 15-minute job and it steers like it's supposed to again . __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

11-13-07, 05:58 PM	#33
hoser IH8MUD No-Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,805	Spresso, I don't suppose you have a picture comparing a new bushing to a worn bushing. __________________ 98 LX470 85 BJ70

11-13-07, 06:29 PM	#35
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,901	You just need a 3/8" flex ratchet and a 19mm socket to get the PS grommet cap off/on. __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

11-13-07, 06:34 PM	#36
hoser IH8MUD No-Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,805	Thanks, I guess I'll jack my front end up and look for any play in the rack tomorrow. Or just spend $25 or whatever it costs and do it anyway. My 100 is almost at the 10 year/ 110k mark. __________________ 98 LX470 85 BJ70

11-15-07, 11:21 AM	#40
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,422	rack on the LX has been leaking for years, its more wet(DS boot) than a leak, the fluid level has not hardly gone down(I have never had to add fluid) so...untill something really goes bad.....I aint touching it

01-24-08, 07:37 AM	#43
98cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14	must refill power steering ever day Hey Calamaridog can I get that kit from the dealer or if I have to order it from that site where is the number so I can place and order. I haved a 98 and the driver side boot is torn in half and I have to refill my steering fluid every day. are those bushings a fix to my problem or is it just replacing my boot cover

01-24-08, 10:18 PM	#44
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	You need to have the rack serviced or replaced. If anything is leaking it's not the mounting bushings. __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog

01-25-08, 10:43 AM	#45
98cruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14	leaking steering fluid Hey calamaridog when you rack is service exactly what does it intells. and how much an i looking at. Are you sure it not just the boot that has to bereplaced cause it is torn in half

03-23-08, 07:26 AM	#51
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	Snook, Thanks for posting the pictures. I think it will help people understand the issue better. Isn't there a different set up for later models? __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog

03-23-08, 09:29 AM	#52
Boston Mangler IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego TLCA# 9060 Posts: 3,582	Anyone know if the rack is the same as the Tundra? I helped a friend of mine install a poly kit onto his Tundra Rack about 6 months ago, said it made a world of difference. The kit is made by Total Chaos and "LOOKS" very similar and is only $28: Tundra Steering Rack Bushing Kit - Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc __________________ Baja Overland www.bajaoverland.com 2006 XR650L TLCA #9060 Own a Land Cruiser? Join TLCA Today @ www.tlca.org

03-23-08, 01:07 PM	#55
calamaridog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,572	I ordered the Tundra kit to see if it fits. If not, I will just install it on my buddies Tundra. I'll let you know soon enough __________________ 2000 UZJ100 - OME - sold Currently looking for the right FJ60 TLCA #14734 Calamaridog