Hi all...bought a modified '00 about 6 months ago and have had a blast with it so far. I have a couple questions on replacements parts below the pics...
So just put on some new tires, Milestar Patagonia, but they couldn't do an alignment saying it needs new tie rod ends and ball joints. However, it also has a very slow steering rack leak...I think. I don't see it leaking, but a boot tore and a bunch of fluid poured out which I'm guessing just built up over time. I haven't noticed my steering fluid going down since that happened though, so not 100% sure. Either way, I want to keep this rig in tip top shape as I tend to drive it daily, even though I have a DD. So I'm thinking of replacing the steering rack as well.
I found really good prices at McGeorge Toyota, so have the following in my cart:
Steering Rack - $475.71 - Rack And Pinion Assembly - Toyota (44250-60050) | Toyota Parts
Outer Tie Rod Right - $59.40 - Outer Tie Rod - Toyota (45046-69195) | Toyota Parts
Outer Tie Rod Left - $59.40 - Outer Tie Rod - Toyota (45047-69100) | Toyota Parts
Do I need to purchase anything else? The ball joint is part of the tie rod end, correct?
Another naive suspension question. The truck came with the following:
OME 303001 Front Torsion bars
Slee S0F2RH 2.5" Rear Heavy Springs
Front Shocks Ironman Foam Cell Pro (45795FE)
Rear Shocks Ironman Foam Cell Pro (45796FE)
Slee Off Road Diff Drop
Rear Sway Bar Extended 2"
Is there anything else I should do to improve on this while I have the purse strings open? Do Upper Control Arms gain me anything? I'm really naive about suspension and what benefits there are to upgrades.
So just put on some new tires, Milestar Patagonia, but they couldn't do an alignment saying it needs new tie rod ends and ball joints. However, it also has a very slow steering rack leak...I think. I don't see it leaking, but a boot tore and a bunch of fluid poured out which I'm guessing just built up over time. I haven't noticed my steering fluid going down since that happened though, so not 100% sure. Either way, I want to keep this rig in tip top shape as I tend to drive it daily, even though I have a DD. So I'm thinking of replacing the steering rack as well.
I found really good prices at McGeorge Toyota, so have the following in my cart:
Steering Rack - $475.71 - Rack And Pinion Assembly - Toyota (44250-60050) | Toyota Parts
Outer Tie Rod Right - $59.40 - Outer Tie Rod - Toyota (45046-69195) | Toyota Parts
Outer Tie Rod Left - $59.40 - Outer Tie Rod - Toyota (45047-69100) | Toyota Parts
Do I need to purchase anything else? The ball joint is part of the tie rod end, correct?
Another naive suspension question. The truck came with the following:
OME 303001 Front Torsion bars
Slee S0F2RH 2.5" Rear Heavy Springs
Front Shocks Ironman Foam Cell Pro (45795FE)
Rear Shocks Ironman Foam Cell Pro (45796FE)
Slee Off Road Diff Drop
Rear Sway Bar Extended 2"
Is there anything else I should do to improve on this while I have the purse strings open? Do Upper Control Arms gain me anything? I'm really naive about suspension and what benefits there are to upgrades.