Is this steering rack bushings?

I'm trying to identify where this play is coming from. It seems to be only side to side play, not top to bottom.

 

Why don’t you put your hands on parts to see if it’s moving? Inners, outers, rack, rack bushings, ball joints, control arm bushings.

 

Because I did check most of those, AND you can see the steering tie rod moving in the vid which makes me think it's somewhere in the rack. I'm not super familiar with steering racks so I figured that I would post it here on the off chance that I would get a helpful answer rather than the standard "use the search function" (which didn't tell me much when I tried).

 

I’d say it was the wheel bearing before the rack bushing. That’s too much play to be the rack IMO

 

If it was the bearing, wouldn't there be play top to bottom? I rotated the tire and it still was only side to side. Also, I think if it was the bearing, the tie rod wouldn't be moving.

 

Typically indicative of a outer tie rod or inner tie rod to get play from side to side. Yes, top and bottom can be a wheel bearing, but more a indicator of upper and lower ball joints.

 

It's your outers. I can see the heim in them allowing slip before they catch in the video. It was really hard to see, but it's going to be that, especially with those fatty mud terrains you got. It's actually fairly common for the tie rods in the 2nd gen rack setup to bust and start allowing slip like that. Looks like yours are fairly on the fritz.

Pro tip: Next time aim the camera in the direction of doubt so those viewing can check the question area easier. Not saying this in a condescending tone or way, just trying to be helpful.

 

The proper way to check all types of steering linkage takes 2 people. Leave the truck on the ground. Have your helper wiggle the steering wheel back and forth. Put your hand on each joint and feel for play. For the inner tie rod ends, squeeze the bellows and feel the joint inside. If there is looseness, you will feel it between the ball and socket. This also works for steering shaft U joints and rag joints. Finally, feel between the rack housing and the frame to check the rack bushings. You will need to tell your helper, "a little more, a little more, a little less, etc."

 

I agree with @12TRDTacoma on this as I mostly see what looks to be the outer TREs but there also seems to be a little movement along the tie rod that could be some slop in the steering rack guide.

 

Thank you all. This is the help that I was looking for!

 

I'm going to try to get some better videos of the Outers and other areas today.