Loose bolts...

Hi there.
New to the forum, fourth tundra over the course of things.
Had some work done to the truck, frame swap, tranny work timing belt thermostat rear end replaced. A lot of work.
Been driving her for a bit and the steering started feeling loose.
Looked found the bushings gone on the rack.
Ordered parts
In the meantime, had to go to work etc. So I kept driving her.
Felt the steering get real sloppy.
Peeled back the carpet around steering column, and found three of the four 10mm bolts holding the two u-joints together, out of their respective holes.
Found the plastic piece inside all banged up from sloppy wear and tear.

Question is, is that piece, the white plastic insert, available?
Or do I have to buy a whole column?
Thanks for reading
Phil

 

Pics? We like pics to see exactly what you mean.

 

This is what it looks like when tightened.
3,of the 4 bolts were out, and half way on the 4th
The nylon bit in between, is all chewed up.
Never seen,anything,like it...

 

Hard to really tell from that pic but appears from my seat that you might need a new steering seal ?




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