WME Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Crank up your magnifying glass up there is a comma between 1 ton and Chinook Camper☺️ The PN you show for the Centric caliper, Rock Auto shows it for RWD C&C, 1 ton and Chinook Camper. Just remember you need a left and right caliper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 Should I get centric or a different brand? Also, have you had any experience with sending in core parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WME Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I have the tools to rebuild my own calipers, if they wont clean up properly I go to a local auto parts store with the cores in hand. If the new parts don't come with a prepaid return, its going to cost you $ to return them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Any tips for rebuilding the steering box? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ednelson100 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 My steering box was making a loud clank when the steering turned all the way in One direction so I rebuilt it with the help of an Internet post of someone that had done it before me. It seemed to be fine but one year later it went completely bad and I had to replace it with a used one I found at the junkyard. I discovered I had adjusted that top adjustment incorrectly and if it's even a half turn miss-adjusted that will ruin it after a few thousand miles, so be careful adjusting it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maineah Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Pretty common issue on all older Toyota trucks at one time there was a plastic cap on the steering stop they didn't last real long and the metal end of the steering stop would come up against the lower control arm and make a terrible noise on a turn and even worse on a slight dip. Having the MH and several Toyota pickups I just put grease on the lower control where the stop hit it nice and shiny easy to spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott iv Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Yes, I came across Maineah's tip years ago and have been doing the same. Grease is a simple remedy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 I was getting the same “loud clank” before, but wasn’t sure what it was. The box was also leaking from the bottom. I bought a rebuild kit with all the gaskets. Besides adjusting it did you replace any gaskets? Looking at the fsm it seems like a pretty intricate job. Being that steering is a pretty important part of driving and staying alive, I just don’t want to mess things up more than they already are and not dying is also a priority! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ctgriffi Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I had a significant leak on my steering box as well and, after weighing the pros and cons, found a local shop that basically does nothing but rebuild steering gears. I generally like to give these things a try, but from what I've read, it can be a tricky job and seems like many DIY-ers who attempt it aren't happy with the end result. It was worth it to me to just drop it off, pick it up in a week, and pay the man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ednelson100 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 18 hours ago, hamkid said: I was getting the same “loud clank” before, but wasn’t sure what it was. The box was also leaking from the bottom. I bought a rebuild kit with all the gaskets. Besides adjusting it did you replace any gaskets? Yes I used the rebuild kit and if you Google you can find somebody that gives step by step instructions on how to rebuild it using grease to hold the balls bearings in place. I now know you can just replace the upper seal which was leaking without taking the whole assembly apart that's what I did on the replacement gearbox I bought from the junkyard. Rebuilding it is not that easy but can be done if you have to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Ctgriffi said: I had a significant leak on my steering box as well and, after weighing the pros and cons, found a local shop that basically does nothing but rebuild steering gears. I generally like to give these things a try, but from what I've read, it can be a tricky job and seems like many DIY-ers who attempt it aren't happy with the end result. It was worth it to me to just drop it off, pick it up in a week, and pay the man. How much did you pay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ctgriffi Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 7 minutes ago, hamkid said: How much did you pay? Yeah, was trying to recall... think it was close to $200, parts and labor. Mine was leaking pretty good at the input shaft, and I believe that seal is accessible on the older boxes. However, it was a "captured" seal on my newer 91 Warrior steering gear, which was another reason that I didn't get into it myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandune24 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 You guys are the best !! I looked at read your step by step support in rebuild. I’m next on rebuilding my 87 Escaper. Thank you all 🙏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Steering box tear down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 What tool do I use to remove the lock nut? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WME Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 A pin punch and a hammer🤪 The correct tool is called a pin wrench and looks like this...https://www.ebay.com/itm/Face-Spanner-Wrench-2-USA-1-4-Pin-Armstrong-Tools-2-246-NEW/293898509344?hash=item446db75c20:g:7ocAAOSwuLdf2Aol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 (edited) will that wrench make it easier? its not budging! Edited April 6 by hamkid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WME Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) The right tool always makes it easier. Does the book say that it will unscrew? You can make a red neck wrench out of 1/4" steel plate, a drill press and a couple of grade 8 bolts and nuts. If you have time order the right tool, just measure the distance between the slots so you get a wrench with the right span. Do you have a big vise or are you trying to just hold the steering box? Edited April 7 by WME Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 It’s off! Paid a guy from down the street $10, he recommended I have it rebuilt professionally. I told him “what’s the fun in that”? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 I think I ordered the wrong kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linda s Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Is that an 8898 or 8899. 8898 is supposed to be the heavy duty suspension Linda S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 8899, the box says power steering repair kit. I don’t have power steering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linda s Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I got nothing. If you wouldn't mind messaging me your vin I can look further. Linda S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 JT5RN55D4F5035021 you know u took my vin on another post a while ago and told me it doesn’t match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linda s Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Well it still doesn't come up on any American websites so I had to go to Japan. Here is your part. No bunches of O rings. Just a few seals are all it shows and a gasket. Look at scheme 2 Front steering gear & link for Toyota 4Runner RN55L - Amayama The sector shaft seal and the worm seal are on Rock Auto but go through the parts to get complete part numbers and maybe you can find more stuff for it. If it says zero US dollars they can't get it either. They do have the worm bearings though. You need 2. New bearings might be nice for a rig with no power steering. Linda S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 That’s awesome! You’re not the queen of harts, you’re the queen of parts ha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linda s Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Found the worm gear bearings in the US but they are 56 dollars each. Remember you need 2. If you wanted to order them from Japan total cost for 2 including shipping is $62.80 and they are telling me that I would receive it by May 6. Sounds like a damn good deal Linda S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 (edited) How do i tell if I need new gear bearings? They don’t look very worn. Edited April 24 by hamkid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linda s Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I don't know that you need them. I was just thinking that with no power steering The easier the bearings roll the easier it would be to steer. Also giving you all options since your doing such a detailed rebuild of your systems Linda S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamkid Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 (edited) I appreciate it! It seems like it’s a good idea and I probably should. I’m just so cheap haha! If I decide to get them, I will order them from that amayama site u sent me. Edited April 24 by hamkid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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