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Post by melux »

hi,
just got my self a 1990 2.8D hilux single cab with 31's and find the steering has a lot of play,it would seem that the steering damper is the original and the steering box adjustment is maxed out. any idea's on a fix ??? :?:

many thanks...
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Post by Weiner »

Check the ball and cups on the draglink, they will be worn badly, cost should be about $50 each end for replacements.
'89 Hilux Single Cab - 3RZ, 35" Kreepy Krawlers, 4.88's, F & R Air lockers, RUF, Longfields, TG Highsteer, Highmount and no money
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Post by melux »

cheers thanks
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Post by melux »

i checked the drag link but most of the play is in the steering as it goes in to the steering box does this mean a new steering box????
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Post by stock 4runner »

maybe , they can be ajusted up using the nut and screw on the side a bit
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Post by melux »

the adjustment is at max adjustment
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Post by Weiner »

Did you take the draglink apart and look at the bits inside?

I thought the same with mine until I did so and compared a new one to old one.
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