Overall it was a simple job, took about an hour and a half from start to finish. I found that an old clutch alignment tool works awesome to pound the old bushings out, only took a few hits. The steering is quite a bit more responsive, probably because I had about a 1/4" of play in the old ones.

 

Did this help with an steering wheel shake, with bumps or just in general? I suppose its probably a worth while upgrade since its what like 20 bucks?!

 

Did mine a while back, the original ones weren't bad. I didn't notice a major difference, but it feels good to have it done anyway.

Vibrations will be more prominent, because the ply bushings are stiffer and absorb less. That's why you get tighter steering response.

 

what kind of bushing did you guys get?

 

I got mine through http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runnerrackbushkit.htm as well as a swaybar kit.

 

I could feel my rack bouncing around over bumps and steering was sloppy. After I installed the bushings, the steering is crisp and no more slop over bumps.
I got mine from Summit racing. I'll get a part #

 

That's where I got them also. They supply a special metal sleeve for the 4Runners.

 

Got mine from wheelersoffroad as well. The only thing I don't like is the vibration I feel now that I didn't before, but other than that it's a good investment.

 

I fell no vibration at all. Mine is the energy suspenion kit. I read that alot of people had to drill out the 3/4" sleeve but mine came with 2, I used the bigger one and the bolt fit perfect.

 

Mine should be here by the end of this week. I know it will help huge considering I can see the rack moving around. It's very prominent. I'm wondering about the bump stops and sway bar bushings I got too though.

 

Unfortunately that's the tradeoff for having tight steering.
It does become a little less pronounced over time though.

 

You mean you get used to it

 

They just came in today. Did you guys use the bumpstops?
I don't think I will even try them.