I just found a few videos which show the change out of poly bushings on the newer two-bushing racks. They are still horizontally split so a change out is possible withe the rack still in the truck using a kit like this. spf2987k | Steering Rack Bushings | 98-07 Landcruiser 100 - https://www.suspension.com/spf2987k.The rack question is indeed slightly interesting as there was a design change in the power steering rack in 2003 IIRC, I noticed the parts offerings for polyurethane bushings from 98-02 are different from the 03-07.
I am not able to change out my rack at the moment- but being anal I was hoping if it was not as big of a job I could change out the bushings if they are the problem with my left-hand turn issue. Laying on my back for one hour beats many hours of doing so.
If I had a local wrench I would trust I would just have the new rack I have on the shelf installed so my steering rack weepage/leak and bushing slop would be solved at the same time.
edit------Google is your friend-- found this thread via Google rather than our search engine. 04+ Steering Rack Bushing Replacement - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/04-steering-rack-bushing-replacement.874556/
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