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Handling ImprovementsTechnical discussions regarding sport suspensions, performance sway bars, shock absorbers, lowering kits and handling improvement systems.
This is a discussion thread titled "TC Poly Steering Rack Bushings & Wheeler's Anti-Sway Kit installed", within the Handling Improvements forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I installed these on my truck last weekend. Actually, it wasn't all me, this job was a PITA, so there were three TSers going at it. We installed both kits on a 2003 AC limited and a 2005 AC sr5. We did my '05 first, and thru a few trial'n'errors we learned the easier way to install the kits. The second Tundra went by much faster.
Install by 2 people can probably be completed in under 90minutes.
Both kits are available from Wheeler's Off-Road, for about $55 total/shipped. They were beneficial to the steering control modestly, but the anti-sway has yet to be determined as useful IMO. Both of us are going on a +700mi trip this weekend, so we can report back on noticable improvements. We'll be doing some serious interstate highway ddriving and some off-road once in SC.
I did not intend to make a write-up on this, but can. Shouldn't take long to draft one up. Is there any interest for a detailed write-up?
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Well, since mine was an older truck, with more wear on those steering rack bushing, I have felt noticably better steering, much tigher, more responsive. I have always felt the front end might be too soft, but the combination of the Timbren SES and the Poly bushings on the swaybar, my handleing is much improved. Well worth the $ spent. Andy is right about this being a PITA but we had fun!
BJ
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2003 Tundra 4.7L V8 Access Cab Limited 4WD
w/ all factory packages,Black-rebadged. was stock 31K on 5/9/05, now 56K
*Moto Metal M0951 Gloss Black 17 in. Alloys *SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers * Goodyear Fortera TripleTred radials P275/60R17 *
Suspension:
*Bilstein HD Shocks, F&R *Hellwig Rear Sway Bar & Helper Springs *TCS Poly Steering Rack Bushings *Wheeler's Front Sway Bar Bushings *Timbren SES Kit, Front & Rear *
I;m going to try to do the SR Bushings. any tricks ??
__________________ 02 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 TRD
Firestone Destination A/T's 265-70-17, FJ Cruiser Rims, JBA Cat Back and Y pipe,
Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Clear Corners, True Flow CAI, Bilstines 5100's , Access Bed Cover ,
Tundra All Weather mats.
MAAP Nerf Bars, Toyota Skid Plate,
OE 6 Disc Changer
Bully Hitch Step, Vent Visors, Auto Dim Mirror w/ Compass, Tundra Sill Protectors, Toyota Bed Extender, Optima Red Top
Here's the step-by-step for the Steering Rack Poly Bushings Replacement::
1.. Lift the front wheels off the ground.
2.. Remove the stabilizer bar (sway bar) end link nuts, so the bar can be moved up/down.
3.. Remove the center bolt & washer.
4.. Remove the driver's side nut & washer. Leave the bolt in for now.
5.. Remove the U-brace two bolts & washers.
6.. Cover the driver's side bolt with a 2x4, wack it with a hammer. Do not remove it, just back it out a little.
7.. Pull the steering rack away from the corssmember. It is helpful to move the sway bar at this point.
8.. Now you can see the Driver's side bolt, push it flush with the crossmember to get it out of the way.
9.. Cut the front lips off the rubber bushings of the center and driver's sdie bushings. This will aid in removal.
10. Use the 14mm socket and the hammer, wack the center pin in the middle of the bushing, UP. Push it out upwards, towards the cab. Replace it empty half from the top, pin filled half from the bottom. Use hammer and 2x4 again here.
11. Now, wack out the driver's side pin/bushing the same way. Hit the pin from the back, so it is coming out towards the crossmember. Once it is out far enough to get a monkey wrench behind it, start pulling it out from the front. This is the longest time consuming step, because it looks like it is barely moving. Keep hitting it.
12. Replace the bushing by inserting the empty side from the back, and the pin-side from the front. Using a C-clamp here really helps. Compress it best you can.
13. Replace the right side bushing now. This is easy, figure it out.
14. Press the driver's side bolt back through. Make sure you have used the new washer supplied with the kit.
15. Tighten the center bolt hand tight. Then tighten the driver's side bolt hand tight. Then do the right side bolts.
16. Torque specs: Driver's side = 96ftlbs. Center = 96 ftlbs. Right side = 123 ftlbs.
17. Replace the end link bolts. Torque spec is 14 ft lbs.
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Firestone Destination A/T's 265-70-17, FJ Cruiser Rims, JBA Cat Back and Y pipe,
Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Clear Corners, True Flow CAI, Bilstines 5100's , Access Bed Cover ,
Tundra All Weather mats.
MAAP Nerf Bars, Toyota Skid Plate,
OE 6 Disc Changer
Bully Hitch Step, Vent Visors, Auto Dim Mirror w/ Compass, Tundra Sill Protectors, Toyota Bed Extender, Optima Red Top
If you have a buddy, get him involved. An extra set of hands comes in handy. When you go to put the rack back on the truck, it helps to turn the front wheels, left and right (not using the steering wheel) to help get those bolt holes lined back up.
Now have about 400 miles since the install; steering is tight. Before a slight steering wheel wabble didn't effect the truck much at all, now it wabbles the truck. Very sensative on my truck! Love it!!!!
Good luck with yours....
BJ
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Rep Points?
2003 Tundra 4.7L V8 Access Cab Limited 4WD
w/ all factory packages,Black-rebadged. was stock 31K on 5/9/05, now 56K
*Moto Metal M0951 Gloss Black 17 in. Alloys *SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers * Goodyear Fortera TripleTred radials P275/60R17 *
Suspension:
*Bilstein HD Shocks, F&R *Hellwig Rear Sway Bar & Helper Springs *TCS Poly Steering Rack Bushings *Wheeler's Front Sway Bar Bushings *Timbren SES Kit, Front & Rear *
Brakes:
*TRD Big Brake Kit (front) *
BAD BONEZ BJ
Last edited by BAD BONEZ BJ; 06-20-2008 at 04:52 PM.
I drove from Tidewater Virginia to Myrtle Beach, SC for the Southeastern Region TS Meet Jun 21-22 (see photos from my public profile) and the handleing was superb on the highway, on-ramps and off-ramps. Went off-road (mudding) while there and didn't have any problems. If I needed articulation, I'd need to have a quick-release or something on the rear, because there is very little to no articulation there now. Great for the highway!
BJ
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Rep Points?
2003 Tundra 4.7L V8 Access Cab Limited 4WD
w/ all factory packages,Black-rebadged. was stock 31K on 5/9/05, now 56K
*Moto Metal M0951 Gloss Black 17 in. Alloys *SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers * Goodyear Fortera TripleTred radials P275/60R17 *
Suspension:
*Bilstein HD Shocks, F&R *Hellwig Rear Sway Bar & Helper Springs *TCS Poly Steering Rack Bushings *Wheeler's Front Sway Bar Bushings *Timbren SES Kit, Front & Rear *
Brakes:
*TRD Big Brake Kit (front) *
BAD BONEZ BJ
Last edited by BAD BONEZ BJ; 06-29-2008 at 01:05 PM.
TC Poly Steering Rack Bushings & Wheeler's Anti-Sway Kit installed
02 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 TRD 
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