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TOYOLS1

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Hi guys

So I have a steering wandering and its killing me because I love my cars steering like an arrow.
I saw that you could replace the steering box shaft for a beefier one but I lost the link of the store that sells it. Can someone send me the link?

Also I wanted to install a hydraulic assist, if that will help the steering. Do you guys can point me on a kit ready to install?

Any help is really appreciated.
 
the trackbar is in new condition. I have changed all the terminals, bushings, new suspension, tires, has 2 steering dampeners. so everything is brand new and get this wandering that is a bit dangerous with a v8 under the hood
 
Are you running a lift? Do you have proper caster correction?
 
If everything is perfect as you say. You could try deltas rear panhard bracket. A lot of people seem to have solved their wandering with that.
 
This is probably the fifth thread of late where the OP wants Landcruiser steering to be “like an arrow”. Last guy wanted BMW or Audi like steering.

You are driving a truck not a car, not one of those modern vehicles called SUV. It’s a truck built on a truck chassis using truck parts that are less than laser precise.

It sounds like you have replaced everything except the steering gear box. If the box is not leaking, try adjusting the screw that’s on the top of the steering box in half turn incriments until an improvement is felt. Then, if you are still dissatisfied, rebuild. If the box is leaking presently, fix that first.
 
not my first truck, and wont be the last one, Im the last person that going to be worried about a steering wandering but when its on a level that its dangerous yes, it needs to be fix. I was thinking that a forum was to help people but now people just likes to troll. on my days there was really help and not sarcasm
 
TOYOLS1 said:
not my first truck, and wont be the last one, Im the last person that going to be worried about a steering wandering but when its on a level that its dangerous yes, it needs to be fix. I was thinking that a forum was to help people but now people just likes to troll. on my days there was really help and not sarcasm
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No sarcasm intended. It’s difficult to know if a poster really does have a problem or if they simply have no experience with an old truck. Your Landcruiser should not be dangerous by any means but “arrow like” handleing it never had nor will it ever have. You used that exact term “arrow like”. This led me to believe that you didn’t know what you were driving so I explained it to you.

If every other possible cause has already been addressed, the steering gear is the last possibility and I shared with you already how make sector lash adjustments.

Also, you were asked, how much lift are you running? And your answer was, “a proper lift”. What does that mean?
 
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... I was thinking that a forum was to help people but now people just likes to troll. ...
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To get good help, consider providing the needed info? Making people guess your setup is not very productive, more info, lift, tires, etc, and pictures would be helpful.
 
From what I've read, I don't believe many have had to change their box to regain proper steering, but it is always a possibility. I've had trucks in the past that needed a new box and it fixed many issues. Problem is that they are pretty expensive to replace.

If it were me I'd do the following...
1) Get a professional alignment to ensure your caster, toe and camber are within spec. If one or several aren't, then that may point you in the right direction.
2) Verify there is no play in the front wheels. Jack up axle and push axle at 12 oclock back and forth, ensure there's no play. Check axle nut torque, they are known to back off after a rebuild.
3) While on the ground, have a helper move the steering wheel and see if you can visually see where the play is being introduced into the steering system. Check the tie rod ends, steering box, etc.
4) Check 4 nuts on bottom of knuckle. People have had these back off after rebuild and cause steering issues before catastrophic failure.
5) As mentioned above, check the preload screw on the top of the steering box. (You need to use a 17mm to loosen the lock nut first, then use a screwdriver to turn it). This shouldn't really impact your wandering, but just tighten the steering wheel play up a bit.
 
I agree, it would help if you post up your alignment printout. Even if all is perfect, as you suggest, it will help some of us move on to the steering box as a possibility because 9 times out of 10, wandering steering is due to an alignment issue or a lift with inadequate caster correction.
 
Hi - My truck had a similar issue with wandering, especially at highway speeds. I upgraded the steering components including the box with a 105 series sector shaft and replaced the tie rods. The problem remained until the truck's front axle service was performed. The problem was that the knuckles were sticking because grease had leaked out as the seals wore (luckily there was no damage to axles). The steering corrections at speed were not fun as they made the truck sway. I was constantly sawing the wheel to keep the truck in its lane. The truck is much more fluid now, requiring much less steering correction. It feels a lot safer as it tracks the pavement much much better...but please know, as another poster mentioned, it is still a big, old truck - it will never steer like a Mini Cooper. I feel a night & day difference so I'm satisfied. When the weather warms I will attempt to further tighten the feel of the steering via the adjustment screw but that has no relation the truck's track. Good luck. Be safe. Steve
 
Echo some of the previous comments. Check caster and toe specifically first. Tires and their condition. Wheel and trunion bearings for slop. Then your drag links/tie rod ends. Steering box could possibly be adjusted via nut/screw on top. Sector shaft could be replaced within the steering box which replaces 1/2 of the gears that wear in the box. Rebuilding the box with new piston and sector shaft would give you a like-new steering box. Depending on time & skills to rebuild the box, ordering new from partsouq or amayama may be a good option.
 
To help all the USA members understand your issue, please post the following information:

Year
Make
Model
Engine
Transmission
Even though these should NOT make a difference, you mention V8 and a "proper lift". These did NOT come with a V8 and a "proper lift can be anything from 1" to 10" and CAN be done properly, but they introduce different issues the higher you go.

Help us help you.

We will work through any language barriers.

I'm guessing you don't have an "alignment printout" from Venezuela.......
How have you achieved your alignment?
 
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