The tire shop wouldn't align my Cruiser due to play in the steering rack. After looking, the play was coming from a warn steering bushing/grommet. I replaced the part today, but it still seems to have about 1/8 inch play either direction. The bushing was a Toyota part. Before I put the new bushing in, I noted that the rack seemed to be slightly "grooved" where the bushing sat. Is this normal? In my mind there should be no play with the new bushing. Is a little play normal? There are no leaks or noises coming from the rack. Any suggestions?
Feel free to call me an idiot too--I can take the heat. I am definitely looking forward to mounting and enjoying my new KO2's--but I need this alignment first!!
Here is a link to the video of my rack. Steering rack.
Feel free to call me an idiot too--I can take the heat. I am definitely looking forward to mounting and enjoying my new KO2's--but I need this alignment first!!
Here is a link to the video of my rack. Steering rack.