Any excessive wear or looseness in the joint could force drivers to exert more effort when steering, allow the vehicle to drift and increase the amount of noise from the suspension.
Yes this is exactly what I have. Summer 2004, I brought it to a local Toyota dealer said I experienced these exact symptoms, to check the ball joints and the steering components, and after being at the dealer all day, they claimed there was nothing wrong with it and sent me on my way. I guess they didn't bother to look or didn't want to do the work.
I bought the Total Chaos Steering Bushings and I haven't put them in yet. I hope my recall notice gets here soon.
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JT
2002 SR5, Thunder Grey, Access Cab, 4.7, Off Road pkg, 4WD, Toyota Bedliner, Bed Extender, Limited Slip Diff, ABS
Add Ons: Toyota Tube Steps, Leer 700 Lid, Curt Front Mounted Receiver Hitch, WeatherTech Window Vents, WeatherTech Front Floor Liners, Cabela's Aux Back Up Lights, Hellwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, Skid Row Front Skid Plate, Fumoto Valve, SP Rotors and Hawk Pads, SnowSport SnowPlow
Have on workbench: Total Chaos Steering Gear Bushing kit, Autoxray 6000
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