Steering wheel easily moves to the left or right when going over any bumpy terrain

Bet I’m just going to get a new bushings. Is there a place I can get 3rd gen bushings? There is a link in this forum but it’s for 2nd gen’s

 

I can't find anything on 3rd gen. You might have to go to the 3rd gen forum and ask there

 

Here is a video of what my steering looks like over bumps in San Francisco https://youtube.com/shorts/4ZXlBYPPpKM?si=Yx9ynuuIvD7YIuyc

 

The steering wheel movement could be a lot of things. Try getting a alignment 1st. I think the bad bushings made my truck jerk left or right.

 

I did get an alignment that’s not the issue. A really good one too it doesn’t pull right anymore

 

Steering wheel will move a little moves over bumps
The steering wheel moving slightly when hitting bumps can be a sign of several issues. It may indicate that the vehicle's suspension components are not functioning properly, or there could be a problem with the steering system itself. Here are some potential causes and solutions:

• Suspension Issues: Worn or damaged suspension components, such as shock absorbers, struts, control arms, and ball joints, can cause the tires to lose contact with the road surface, resulting in a jolt or jerk when hitting bumps. Inspecting and replacing these components may resolve the issue.
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• Alignment Problems: Improperly aligned wheels can cause uneven tire wear and affect the vehicle's handling, leading to a jerking sensation when hitting bumps. Having your vehicle's alignment checked and corrected by a qualified mechanic is recommended.
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• Steering Components: Faulty power steering components, such as the power steering pump or steering rack, can cause a loss of power steering assist, making it difficult to control the steering wheel when hitting bumps. Inspecting and replacing these components may help.
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• Wheel Bearings: Worn or damaged wheel bearings can cause a humming or growling noise, excessive play in the wheels, and a jerking sensation when hitting bumps. Inspecting and replacing these components may resolve the issue.
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  If you experience this problem, it is advisable to have your vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic to identify the exact cause and ensure safe driving.

 

it really doesn't look that bad. I think it would move a little over bumps

 

No one can identify the issue and Toyota said replace the rack

 

That might be the issue. if it was me I would just drive it for a while and see if it get worse before I changed it

 

Toyota always wants me to change the whole part because that’s how they operate. For example my for my Fox trd pro shocks the bushings were blown out and Toyota said I need to replace the whole strut. But in reality I just needed to replace the bushing. So I replaced the bushing and that fixed the issue. They don’t sell individual smaller pieces so there advice is change the whole part instead of find an after market piece to fix the actual smaller issue

 

if you can change the bushings easily. Do that 1st before you buy a steering rack than.