Steering Relay Rod Recall (PROBLEMS)

Hilux808 · 01-28-2009, 02:56 PM

As most of us have already done I got my relay rod/center link replaced for free and an alignment from BELL RD. TOYOTA here in Phoenix.

Now I have problems and I need to know if anyone has the same...

I have a Pro-Comp Explorer #219500 Steering Stabilizer bolted to my center link and the bolt threads/lock nut that holds the stabilizer on the center link rubs and scrapes against the Pitman Arm bump stop that's welded to the chassis, right under the steering gear box.

Besides the Pro-Comp Stabilizer the Pitman arm is after market too, I think McQuay Norris brand from Checker Auto Parts, it's supposed to be a direct replacement. I never had this problem before the recall so I'm wondering if the geometry of the center link is different that would push it more forward, towards the front of the vehicle so the Stabilizer nut is scraping on the bump stop when I make a full left turn?

Has anyone experienced this after the recall work was done?

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Paul H. · 01-28-2009, 03:37 PM

The same happened to me when I replaced the rancho I had before the recall with a procomp after the recall. The nut wasn't hitting but the threads from the bolt was so I cut off the the minimum amount of threads and now there is no problem.

Hilux808 · 01-28-2009, 03:41 PM

I won't be able to cut any threads off cause there's not much left after the nut is on. I forgot to mention that who ever did the work at the dealership stripped the threads off the mounting bolt and the castle nut. So I either have to get a new bolt or buy a new Stabilizer with the bolt as a kit.

I'm wondering what brand of stabilizer could just bolt up and be fine after the recall??

mt_goat · 01-28-2009, 03:44 PM

You may be able to turn the bolt around so the head is where the nut is now.

Matt16 · 01-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Mine did the same thing. I just ground down the bolt head.. I only had to take maybe 3/16" off. THere's still plenty of bolt head left.

Hilux808 · 01-28-2009, 03:48 PM

No, this bolt is a specialty piece of hardware because the stabilizer bushing rests on a smooth surface and the diameter is bigger then the diameter of the threads. In short the bolt can only go one way.

01-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hilux808 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 216	I won't be able to cut any threads off cause there's not much left after the nut is on. I forgot to mention that who ever did the work at the dealership stripped the threads off the mounting bolt and the castle nut. So I either have to get a new bolt or buy a new Stabilizer with the bolt as a kit. I'm wondering what brand of stabilizer could just bolt up and be fine after the recall?? __________________ 91' 22RE 5Spd 4WD left hand drive "Hilux Surf", a.k.a "*4Runner". I currently use & abuse: MSD 6A Bosch Super Plus PermaCool TrueFlow EdelbrockIAS Cragar Soft8 BFG 31" A/T Optima Dynomax RoyalPurple ALPINE RFosgate KappaPerfect Stinger - Half the worlds supply of zip ties. "She'll make point five past light speed. She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself." H. Solo*

01-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,916	You may be able to turn the bolt around so the head is where the nut is now. __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

01-28-2009, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hilux808 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 216	No, this bolt is a specialty piece of hardware because the stabilizer bushing rests on a smooth surface and the diameter is bigger then the diameter of the threads. In short the bolt can only go one way. __________________ 91' 22RE 5Spd 4WD left hand drive "Hilux Surf", a.k.a "*4Runner". I currently use & abuse: MSD 6A Bosch Super Plus PermaCool TrueFlow EdelbrockIAS Cragar Soft8 BFG 31" A/T Optima Dynomax RoyalPurple ALPINE RFosgate KappaPerfect Stinger - Half the worlds supply of zip ties. "She'll make point five past light speed. She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself." H. Solo*

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