Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushings For The 4Runner!!

Replacing the worn steering rack bushings on the 2002 Toyota 4Runner! This makes a huge difference in how it drives and handles!!!
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Items used in this video:
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4runner build list:
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[@adventurousairman]

Great job, it’s nice to see someone who cares about their stuff enough to do the maintenance to make them last 😁

[@gritsandcornbread]

I coated all of my poly bushings with Formula 5 Prelube to help prevent squeaking. Nice work as always, I don't have the patience it takes to video my 4Runner mods but glad guys like you do!

[@liamehlers7216]

Austin, thank you so much for making this video. This gave me the confidence to do this on my own and it made my first gen taco handle so much better. It feels brand new!

[@austinniemela]

Awesome!! Glad to help!

[@SunShyne_Culture]

So glad you did this, as my finace has a 4 Runner and I have a Tundra. So watching is educational.

[@conservativeokie]

Awesome job! I do not think I have anywhere near your patience! Now, I’m thinking line-x on the skid plate, fender flares, bottom sides from the rock guard up to the molding, then, THE REAR BUMPER!!! 😁👍🏼 Great show man!

[@chad_collver]

Thank you for videos like this. I have been learning a ton from them. Cheers!

[@billhickman4826]

So glad you did this and the lift. I have the same parts in my garage to do my 1st gen tacoma when I get time. Your videos help alot

[@austinniemela]

Glad I could help!

[@andrewesposito5650]

Your subscriber numbers are taking off! Well deserved and well done!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you man!!

[@sanaaaboulhosn]

Ikr.

[@rayurena3789]

Awesome video! Thanks! Replacing my bushings ASAP!

[@kflo1219]

About to do this on my son’s 97 ALONG with a new OEM rack. Great vid as always!😊👍🏻

[@gf6000]

you have such a sick collection of cars

[@fourc8642]

Such good content thanks man I always enjoy these vids

[@austinniemela]

Glad you like them! Thanks!!

[@mistermatsuda]

You're saving people some $$ with these videos. A shop would charge an arm and a leg - probably sell the owner a whole steering rack job. Good vid! Thanks

[@austinniemela]

Thanks that’s the goal!!

[@CB-hr6zs]

Good video bro lovin the look of that 4Runner

[@awhipps]

Sipping some post-work Lagavulin to get some thoughts on doing this on T100. About to look for a similar kit. Thanks for the great content!

[@jimm3322]

Nice job on the vid AND the 4r. I’m about to change these out on my ‘01. You handle that old Eswing like a framer!

[@cstiffy1]

Went to change bushings out on my 09Tacoma access cab (I believe = to 4th gen 4 runner) boot was half full of fluid, leak hadn't shown itself yet. Ended up replacing the whole rack.(for any who know yes, I cut the bolt, it is now installed top down ) Biggest PITA job I've done on a vehicle. New rack came with neoprene bushings, drives like a dream. You do great videos, direct and easy to watch. Whats next?

[@nathankoroush7918]

I'm ready for the first gen 4 door tacoma build, Let's go.

[@thepitpatrol]

Nice job!

[@thomasbeltran5417]

Great segment 👍🏾

[@austinniemela]

Thanks for watching

[@jaxknet]

C clamp is a great idea! Thanks!

[@christophers.4007]

slap some flat black paint on that skid plate the next time you have it off!

[@user-fw5lb9zu3f]

Very nice!

[@diyjeff1838]

Nice work!!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@sanaaaboulhosn]

Yes

[@elibonilla61]

Great video

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@Manny-zn3zs]

Love the videos

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@yannfournier8649]

Nice video, Thanks.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you too!

[@dayton2314]

Nice!

[@jairpineros4164]

nice job buddy. Im new to your channel, keep up the good work.

[@austinniemela]

Welcome aboard!

[@alziegelejr6262]

Hey bro nice job on the video big help when I do mine I was wondering what make front bumper do you have really looks good

[@arnelcoligado8713]

Nice video sir stay safe

[@austinniemela]

Thanks, you too!

[@adrianlala5044]

O man i know those little moments of frustration all to well. Good job though

[@saelee33]

Nice video. I got a question my 96 Toyota 4runner shakes and my steering wheels shakes when I'm going over 70 mph and when i break. Do you know what can I check and how do i know my rack and pinion is bad? What kind of tires brand are those? Thank you

[@Bigeffinnachos]

How have these bushings held up?

[@licano01]

Me encanta este carro. amigo espero puedas traducir esta pregunta.... porque siempre miro estos carros muy bajos de atrás

[@jeffbailey7765]

You should have sprayed the metal sleeves and bolts with white lithium grease, they would have slid in easier. White lithium doesn’t hurt the poly bushings, plus it keeps them from squeaking. The only reason I know is because we did it on some military equipment and some race cars

[@Nilezy]

or the grease that comes with the kit.

[@kevinw.8946]

@austin niemela How do you like the diff drop kit? Thanks for the vid!!

[@bigdennis8535]

Saludos DESDE GUATEMALA

[@chui272011]

Greetings, what tire number do you have 33 "installed?

[@bob_frazier]

See that bushing in the differential drop arm? That's the bugger I'd like to see you replace.

[@abrahamrios4427]

EXCELENTE !!1

[@workforit2270]

So I have a 98 tacoma limited edition. I have had it since 2000. This is a very sentimental truck to me. Anyway don't have the confidence to do what you do. Would you be willing to take it and work your magic to it?

[@adamzagaar3470]

When he said new projects coming I laughed with excitement.

[@austinniemela]

👍👍👍

[@GMCAT4]

Love the videos and I would never tell you how to spend your money. Lol But a two post lift would be great addition to your shop.

[@thegonger1]

Did that knock your alignment off? I have a 96 Tacoma that I want to do. My bushings weren't bad yet last time I checked but want to do that swap. Keep up he good work!

[@austinniemela]

No i dont think it messed with the alignment at all!

[@toyotadude6771]

My new bushings have been sitting for a year waiting on me to install lol

[@notianlee]

was your steering stiffer after installing the new bushings?

[@austinniemela]

No not at all!

[@Atme18]

🤙

[@petersonalexandredossantos5442]

Muito bom 👍

[@ML-dl1cp]

So you were able to do this without disconnecting the rack from either knuckle?

[@austinniemela]

Yes!

[@aa_ron84]

👍

[@notahacker2107]

What motor is in that 4 runner? I’m curious I don’t know much about them.

[@austinniemela]

Its a 3.4L V6!

[@javier4764]

👏👏👏👏

[@nharvs27]

How long would you say it took you?

[@jaimemendoza5163]

Like new!

[@DavidScheiber]

I have absolutely no f****** clue how everybody on KZbin says this is so easy this is the most impossible task I have ever taken on

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

Before this video I did not even know steering rack bushings were a thing.

[@cameronnorton5898]

You'd get tons of intense vibration if it was steel on steel with no buffer.

[@gulenator]

Convinced

[@FlynDirty1]

Purple power and power wash the front under side. Paint the John brown skip plate please.

[@670fastcrf]

I don't know why toyota used gummy bear material for these bushings... pretty common issue, I have done a few of these. If unattended it will ruin the outer seals, then you may as well replace the rack. The poly bushings are worth it! Even on a new rack too!

[@Cr8zibam]

whats your next project? jeep? after karate chopping the like button, im really looking forward for future videos! keep on ratcheting that nut!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! Its another toyota!

[@exceleratorjoshua]

Your front bumper where can I purchase one?

[@austinniemela]

You can buy the build plans at www.avrcustoms.com

[@elibonilla61]

build a front bumper for my 97 4runner

[@ckamina768]

Maybe you didn’t show it but white lithium grease should always be used with polyurethane. Polyurethane and metal will always speak once they seat in.

[@freshcharge]

The bushings on this unit are not intended to move, more to insulate from vibration and shock. Lithium grease should not be used since it will cause premature slippage and bushing deterioration due to petroleum contamination.

[@stevengonyaw1617]

The steering rack is aluminum, not metal

[@BK-zy6lw]

​@@stevengonyaw1617do you not know what metal is?

[@cameronnorton5898]

This guy got the job done, but if you want to see this same parts kit installed a little more professionally, check out Timmy the Toolman's video.

[@stevenvincent9977]

How much did you pay for the wheels and tires all together? I was wanting a pair of those wheels man!

[@oldmanfred8676]

I think he used his girlfriends tax refund to buy them!

[@stevenvincent9977]

@@oldmanfred8676 no need to be disrespectful towards someone you don’t even know man!

[@oldmanfred8676]

@@stevenvincent9977, It’s a joke man, no disrespect at all.

[@austinniemela]

I believe both were right around 2300!

[@stevenvincent9977]

@@austinniemela thanks is there a link to them man?

[@tradeMark182]

Here

[@smplyizzy]

Something at one point seems to have been really leaking on that truck.

[@sanaaaboulhosn]

@@mistermatsuda No.

[@williecosgrove]

A fool and his tools and his favourite is a HAMMER

[@licano01]

También tienes latinos viéndote has un canal para latinos

[@kortgreen7725]

HEY Austin! Great video! I'm an old school mechanic and it was common knowledge that oil and rubber DO NOT MIX! U should have known that basic law. U must be self taught! I am a veteran of the US Navy! Went to the best schools in the military and got a tremendous amount of info to help in my career! 20 yers as a boat engineer. 20 yrs in construction.! U need to know basic laws of physics and chemistry to be a successful mechanic! Math and janitorial skills as well. Dont ever say u dont know. It does not leave a good impression. Just a Lil FYI!

[@josephlathrop429]

Not me coming back to this video 5 months later because my 98 Tacoma has a lot of slop and I needed to see how to replace the bushings

[@freshcharge]

Those bushings will fail faster than duralast bushings.

[@austinniemela]

Why is that?

[@freshcharge]

@@austinniemela neoprene is too hard and brittle. It turns into plastic bits then just starts breaking apart. I just changed out some energy bushings on the same rack yesterday. The big ring was gone down to a 1/4 chunk remaining. The downward bushing was half left. The large bolt bushing on the left had deteriorated to nothing on the inner bushing. It's mostly a gimmick and I have replaced more of that material bushing than I can count.

[@user-np5er5if7d]

when you fix this car. it looks like you can't get out from under it. It's not easier to buy a normal one and not harm your spine. Somehow already tired of one result.