Replacing suspension bushings...

[ShooterMcGavin]

My 4Runner is a 1997, 267,000 miles, and it is all over the road when I hit a bump or even a small dip. Unrelated, I have installed new steering rack bushings. I bought the runner with broken endlinks, front and rear, so I know that part of my problem is no sway bars. I will fix that after I replace the suspension (lift).

I'm planning on buying Energy Suspension bushing replacement kits to swap out old rubber bushings. What replacements are "must have" to sure up the tracking? What replacements would be "good to have"? ...and which replacements are pointless?

Thanks!

 

[weekendclimber]

Upper and Lower front control arm bushings would be a good idea. Once they start wearing out you'll get play in your control arms which can cause unpredictable steering issues.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Sway bars are huge for any side-to-side movement. If you've got a lot of vertical bounce, look into replaceing your rear shocks. Mine were leaking when I got the 4Runner I have now and rode terrible.

 

[nc-grayson]

I'm in the exact same boat here, except I have 153k. My steering wheel shakes at EVERY dip and bump, and feels like the truck could take off in any direction if I don't use (minimal) effort to keep it tracking straight.

Anybody know of any awesome suspension refresh kits out there? Lifting in the next 2-3 months.....should I wait until then?