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donc 03-16-2003 08:13 PM

Steering
 
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

Cebby 03-16-2003 11:23 PM

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 03-16-2003 11:26 PM

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.:nerd:

44Runner 03-16-2003 11:45 PM


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.:nerd:

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

Cebby 03-17-2003 12:09 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 12:24 AM


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 06:30 PM

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


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