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Chasing a clunk (steering rack bushings?)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BigHoss96, Aug 17, 2020.

  1. Aug 17, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    BigHoss96

    BigHoss96 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've got a 2014 DCSB that I believe needs new steering rack bushings. There's slop on the wheel, and hitting bumps 10/20mph there's a lot of slop and clunking.
    Ive got brand new JBA uppers, Elka 2.5s, and brand new MOOG lowers (just put the MOOGs in yesterday, and the issue was still there will the OEM lowers).

    I still think it could be slop in the intermediate steering shaft, but haven't found and decent fixes for that.

    Appreciate any and all help guys!

    Who's got poly bushings for a 2014?
    Energy bushings say they won't fit a 2014! (They cut out at 2013)
     
  2. Aug 17, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    ijonahtacoma

    ijonahtacoma Well-Known Member

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    Seriously I'm just learning how to work on this thing.
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  3. Aug 17, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    ijonahtacoma

    ijonahtacoma Well-Known Member

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    Seriously I'm just learning how to work on this thing.
    PS: I did the zip tie trick with a couple of paper clips just to hold me over until I actually got it replaced. Definitely helped, though.
     
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