Steering rack bushing help!

Well, you only need to disconnect the tie rod ends from the spindle for this swap so I think I should be fine as long as I don't touch the eccentrics then.

 

I don’t think it’s 100% needed, but I did since it was the week before a 3500 mile trip

 

Is there a good write-up on the bushing replacement, step by step?
What size fork is required?

I'm heading down this road sometime this winter. My front end has been checked out twice in the last 3 months. Once for inspection and then once when i had new wheels installed/alignment. The 2nd time i specifically asked them to inspect every front end component for wear/play. The only thing they came up with was the steering rack bushings. I've checked them, there's play.

 

Astro 78807 5-Piece Pickle Fork Ball Joint Separator Set

$54 Astro 78807 5-Piece Pickle Fork Ball Joint Separator Set

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P3O22PO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_izW.BbR8Q4NEA

That’s the pickle fork I used, can’t remember where I found the info I was following. I think it was a combo of the instructions that came with the bushings and a write up but can’t remember if it was here or TundraTalk.

 

@TexasTundra27 thanks for the reply. I'm looking for a pretty good write-up or a video. I'm very mechanically inclined. I just always like to know what to expect and have the exact tools/supplies I need on hand.

 

@TexasTundra27 just wanted to follow up. Did this resolve the front end clunk? I already spoke with @Spvrtan and based on his recc. I ordered the pickle fork set. once you get the bottom bushings out, did you just knock the uppers out from the inside?

Thanks!

 

Yes it did, I used the pickle fork for the lower bushing and a socket and extension to get the top one out