Steering

donc · 03-16-2003, 09:13 PM

I have had an issue with the way my 95 4Runner steering while on the road. It wants to wander. I have an OEM SS on order (Monday) and hope that will tighten things up. I have bilstien shocks, new Michelins on stock alloy wheels.
Any ideas?
Thanks

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Cebby · 03-17-2003, 12:23 AM

Don't pick up the stock ss! Seriously, that bike pump won't do anything to tighten up the steering. Order an OME unit for your rig. It's a direct bolt in. See Joey's writeup in the tech section. He has a 94, but it would be the same as yours.

Lifer · 03-17-2003, 12:26 AM

A steering stabilizer should help out alot.

The only other thing I would look at would be the rack and pinion bushing.

On my 97', it wandered a little and my steering wheel was a little crooked. I took it to the shop for alignment and they said it wouldnt keep a good alignmnet due to excessive play in the rack and pinion due to the worn bushing.
I went ahead with their advice and had the bushing replaced with a Energy Suspension poly bushing and it made a world of difference; steering wheel straight, alot less wandering, more responsive steering, and even took out a little of the vibration.

Just something else to consider.

44Runner · 03-17-2003, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lifer
A steering stabilizer should help out alot.

The only other thing I would look at would be the rack and pinion bushing.

On my 97', it wandered a little and my steering wheel was a little crooked. I took it to the shop for alignment and they said it wouldnt keep a good alignmnet due to excessive play in the rack and pinion due to the worn bushing.
I went ahead with their advice and had the bushing replaced with a Energy Suspension poly bushing and it made a world of difference; steering wheel straight, alot less wandering, more responsive steering, and even took out a little of the vibration.

Just something else to consider.

He doesn't have rack and pinion bro...

Cebby · 03-17-2003, 01:09 AM

I just re-read your sig. Your typo in the post had me confused. You typed OEM and I think you meant OME. Anyway, you'll like the improvement.

Lifer · 03-17-2003, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 44Runner
He doesn't have rack and pinion bro...

Oops, my bad.

Oh well, maybe someone with a 3rd Gen will benefit from my post.

donc · 03-17-2003, 07:30 PM

and here I was all ready to install new parts for the rack....

03-17-2003, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Don't pick up the stock ss! Seriously, that bike pump won't do anything to tighten up the steering. Order an OME unit for your rig. It's a direct bolt in. See Joey's writeup in the tech section. He has a 94, but it would be the same as yours. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

03-17-2003, 12:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lifer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 109	A steering stabilizer should help out alot. The only other thing I would look at would be the rack and pinion bushing. On my 97', it wandered a little and my steering wheel was a little crooked. I took it to the shop for alignment and they said it wouldnt keep a good alignmnet due to excessive play in the rack and pinion due to the worn bushing. I went ahead with their advice and had the bushing replaced with a Energy Suspension poly bushing and it made a world of difference; steering wheel straight, alot less wandering, more responsive steering, and even took out a little of the vibration. Just something else to consider. __________________ John 97' Limited 4X2. SUSPENSION- OME Springs & Shocks / Addco Front & Rear Anti-sway Bars / Eagle 146 Chrome Rims / Bridgestone Dueller A/T's, 285/75/16. PERFORMANCE-Raceconcepts Cross Dimpled-slotted Rotors w/ PF CarbonMetallic Pads / Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler / Ractive Stainless Exhaust Tip / Hayden Transmission Cooler / Deckplate mod Airbox w/ Amsoil Airfilter / Mobil 1 Synthetic throughout. EXTERIOR- 20% Tint all-around / APC Clear Corner & Bumper Lenses / 99' Grill / Freeway Blaster Horns / EGR 3D Carbon Fiber Look Bugguard & Rear Dustguard / Cleared(orange) Taillights / Blind Spotz Mirrors / Pilot Back-up Lights / Removed Running Boards. INTERIOR - J. Burtman Woodgrain Kit / Check Hi-Lo Seat Heaters / Footwell Lights / Maglight Holder / Aluminum Pedals.

03-17-2003, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I just re-read your sig. Your typo in the post had me confused. You typed OEM and I think you meant OME. Anyway, you'll like the improvement. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

03-17-2003, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
donc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle area Posts: 109	and here I was all ready to install new parts for the rack.... __________________ 95 SR5 5sp Garnet Red, Bilstiens, Amsoil, synthetics in running gear, air bags in rear coils, silverstars, OME SS. Aisin hubs TBI: Hella 550s, backup lights SMT-5

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