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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Remove '94 4Runner steering stabilizer

I'm installing a ome steering stabilizer,I'm havng a problem removing the old one. The end in the steering linkage will not come out. Can anyone help?
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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You have to beat that stabilizer out with a hammer or something, they get really stuck in there!
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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A pickle fork or a pry bar work great.

And if it's really a tough one put some heat on it.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Another questio.

The stock stabilize has a rubber bushing between the stabilizer and the linkage, but the ome does not. Is that just the ome design? Thanks for the quick response.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Go with Duel Stabs. Dont cost but $30 more and they look cool.

Remove '94 4Runner steering stabilizer-stablizer-001.jpg

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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pfc
The stock stabilize has a rubber bushing between the stabilizer and the linkage, but the ome does not. Is that just the ome design? Thanks for the quick response.
Yeah, that is the way the OME is designed.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks for all your help.

I'm in the middle of installing bj spacers, shocks, springs etc. I've got a laptop in the garage when I need help. Thanks
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pfc
I'm in the middle of installing bj spacers, shocks, springs etc. I've got a laptop in the garage when I need help. Thanks
I did the same job about a month ago. Post up if you need any more help.

Have fun!
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 05:28 AM
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Well Im working on it right now and im BC blasting it and prying and still nothing.

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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 05:37 AM
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Red face

It has been on there since new.

You could also use a puller.

I think I just cut the steering stabilizer off with a cut off wheel then it popped right out with the air hammer.

Does your new steering stabilizer mount in the same hole??
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 05:54 AM
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Yea that was my next question. the new one looks like a straight shock and the old has a pivoting joint.
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