Vibrating? Bushings?

[ameining]

My ride vibrates somewhat badly, at least more than it used to, from 35 mph to around 60 mph. Any ideas on what I can check? There is a minor clanking noise on the front left, so when I get my wheel off I plan on checking all the bolts for the suspension...

My buddy had some blown bushings on his Jeep, and that made me think that maybe those are bad?

Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.

 

[4-Ripcord]

Steering rack bushings would be my guess. I am getting ready to replace mine too.

 

[ameining]

Steering rack bushings would be my guess. I am getting ready to replace mine too.

You are always on the spot Ripcord. Got any idea on where to find some replacements?

Thanks!

 

[4-Ripcord]

You are always on the spot Ripcord. Got any idea on where to find some replacements?

Thanks!

This is where I bought mine:
4Runner Steering Rack Bushing Kit - Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

Toytec also sells them:
Power Steering Rack Bushing Kit (95.5-04 Tacoma) - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits

 

[ameining]

Thanks Ripcord. The Wheelers advertises that they have included a sleeve to make the fit. Does the Toytec option have this? What is it, and how necessary is it?

Also, I take it that the Toytec being for a Tacoma still fits? All the parts appear to be the same...

 

[UARandy3]

Thanks Ripcord. The Wheelers advertises that they have included a sleeve to make the fit. Does the Toytec option have this? What is it, and how necessary is it?

Also, I take it that the Toytec being for a Tacoma still fits? All the parts appear to be the same...

I ordered mine from ToyTec (since I bought my lift from them and it was a good, smooth experience). I emailed them about whether it was the same, and here is the conversation:

I have a 2000 4runner and was wondering if your poly steering rack bushing kit is the same as the one from Wheeler's off road. Theirs mentions a "custom 14mm bushing specifically for the 4runner that is not normally found in these kits."

You don't need a custom bushing, the stock bushing in the rack is oversize on the center bolt to allow the rack to be centered, the kit includes the proper size bushings like original equipment.

My kit fit perfectly and matched the bushings that came out of the truck. Hope that helps!