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Old 08-28-2007, 10:26 AM
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Question Steering rack bushings question.

I just placed an order for Steering rack bushings for my 1996 4Runner.
Can anyone tell me if I am going to need alignment after installing new Steering rack bushings?

Thanks in advance.
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No. All you mess with is the steering rack itself, not any of the components that have to do with the alignment.
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You won't need an alignment but you might find the steering wheel will not be exactly centered after the bushing replacement. I did mine 2-3 months ago and now my steering wheel is very slightly off when the road wheels are straight. I guess when I had the truck aligned last time the old rubber bushings were worn and the rack had shifted slightly. Now with the new poly ones the rack is back where it should be. Not a big deal, but some people find it annoying.
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wheres a good place to get the bushings?
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Thanks everyone for response.


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wheres a good place to get the bushings?
I am getting it from: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerrackbushkit.htm
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Originally Posted by progress4m
Thanks everyone for response.




I am getting it from: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerrackbushkit.htm
That's where I got mine too
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Originally Posted by progress4m
I just placed an order for Steering rack bushings for my 1996 4Runner.
Can anyone tell me if I am going to need alignment after installing new Steering rack bushings?

Thanks in advance.
This might be a stupid question but where did you put the jack stands? B/c you need both wheels off the ground and I only have 1 jack and 2 stands? I tried putting one under the body mount under the door area and didn?t fell comfortable with it there, tried to put it under the front cross member/ brace and still didn?t feel safe with it there.
So where do you put your jack stands when you need both front wheels up at the same time?
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i put it just past where the frame bends to narrow for the front suspension.

heres the only pic i have to give you an idea

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