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Who's bushing kit is best?

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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Who's bushing kit is best?

I need to replace the bushings on my steering rack and am just wondering who has the best kit, or if they are really just the same, I am looking at these and they really seem to be the same, could one possibly have better bushing material then the others?;

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerrackbushkit.htm

http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72

http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...ek+Google+Base
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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can't justify ~$60 for the last link. the first two are the same (Energy suspension is the brand name)- two options for color (black/red).

i went with wheelers because like they specify on the site, you need another bushing that doesn't come stock in the kit- the 14mm, right?

and the process was smooth as buttah- shipped quick too!
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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x2 on wheelers. They gave me the extra bushing also. Shipping was like $10 which seemed a little much, but for about $25 OTD I got everything I needed.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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X3 wheelers!!! But that is for the same reason as before as well as I support MOM & POP business!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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x4 Wheelers! Chasing after that bushing was not appealing and their service was good. (Item was out of stock for about a week at time I ordered). In case anybody wonders, reusing the existing bushing is not an easy option, as the old rubber is really welded on, and looked to be a major PIA to get off. And I am not sure it would fit if you did it.

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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys! I'm going to order from Wheelers today. Can't wait to my truck tracking straight on the highway again!
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