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2nd Gen Sequoia Rack & Pinion Bushings

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by braxton0111, Jun 28, 2021.

  1. Jun 28, 2021 at 4:41 PM
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    braxton0111

    braxton0111 [OP] New Member

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    My bushings are bad on my 2014 and it's calling for a new rack. I can not find aftermarket bushings ANYWHERE.

    Can someone with experience tell me if the Tundra part will fit the Sequoia?

    There is play in the steering and I'm not yanking the whole rack out. I've seen the threads where people have just taken off the lines and moved it enough to replace the bushings.. I am going to try that or take it to the shop, but first I need to find the parts :/
     
  2. Jun 28, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    audiowize

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    Be extra, extra, extra sure that there is no leak in your rack now. Get under there and carefully inspect the boots to look for leaking fluid. I went down the same rabbit hole and ordered bushings for my 4Runner, only to find that the rack was leaking when I went to put them in. How much mileage is on that rack?

    The part numbers for the steering racks are different, so I wouldn't bet on bushing compatibility.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    braxton0111

    braxton0111 [OP] New Member

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    Ok. it only has 80K miles and no leaks right now. I can only find bushings for the Tundra so going to hope they fit. I also am going to have to find a repair shop here in Austin to put them in. Some threads say it's easier to pull it out (I have 4WD), but others say its doable without. So I'm going to see what the shop wants to do and be at their mercy lol.

    I took the skid plate off tonight and set my phone to record the rack, it is definitely moving and causing the car to wonder and the steering wheel to wiggle when I go over bumps.

    I would do it myself but I went to look at the top bushings and it is TIGHT. It looks like some oil lines are going to have to be removed which makes me too uncomfortable to try it myself.
     

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