Recent content by Rocky Mtn High

In the thread that I linked I think there was a guy with an older GS that had the hex head type and if I recall he was not able to adjust, or at least there were no results posted as to whether or not he was able to do the fix. I think it may take getting under there and see what happens. My...

I'm in Lafayette, CO and just got my 4runner. I have the joint removal tool that was linked above and I'm pretty into the DIY thing so maybe we can link up.

yes, the marks represent the amount I turned. I used the largest adjustable wrench I could buy to loosen the outside nut, and had to buy a short nut and bolt to tighten the tensioner. I did it once and then took it for a drive. I had tightened it too much and the steering wheel wouldn't...

here's what the Lexus one looked like

Hey guys. I just purchased a 99 SR5 yesterday and drove about 40 miles home with a similar shimmy. I had the same issue with my 01 Lex GS430 and replacing the steering rack bushings did quite a bit to help minimize the problem but what finally eliminated it all together was to tighten the...