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Tacoma pulling to the right but brakes is not my question...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mjhenks, Apr 23, 2019.

  1. Apr 27, 2019 at 4:40 AM
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    trdproven

    trdproven Well-Known Member

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    pulling to a side is also from bad brake hoses, i never thought i would believe that, but i changed my hoses a few weeks ago, i no longer pull to a side.
     
  2. Apr 27, 2019 at 1:14 PM
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    mjhenks

    mjhenks [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The adventure continued.

    Installing the Urethane bushing kit was pretty easy. The only thing i would do different would be to lube up the outside of the bushing better. The smaller bushings went in easy without lube so i made the mistake thinking the larger would too. it did not.



    After the install the steering rack was solid but i was still pulling right. Not as bad though. Lift the front end back up and find that the left wheel still had a lot of play. I guess it is time to learn about inner tie rods.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--HcOQlv03U





    What do you think? Pretty nasty looking and a ton of water came out of one boot. Easy to replace in the end. Wish i had done that at the same time as the outers though because i had to take it all back off. MOOG again.

    Test drive again and we still pull a little. For sure it has settled down a lot but it is still there. Just not as bad. So, my options are:

    - Check out the LCA bushings. I had these installed by a shop i will never use again. (Ever feel like you got the short end of the stick???)
    - Brakes. For sure not the rear as i re-did the E-brake test. Fronts. A Tundra kit is in hand already so that will come in time.
    - Steering rack. It does have 177K miles on it. Does not feel bad and is pretty responsive. If i rock one wheel the other does move with it so i guess it is possible.


    Anyways. I am not sure what else it could be. If i am missing something please let me know.
     

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