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 Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: allochris]
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10/05/05 04:44 PM
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Anonymous
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just got off the phone with Toyota 800#. They said an alignment is covered. There are instructions to the dealer to provide a full front alignment if needed or a toe adjustment at the minimum.
JG
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Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: allochris]
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10/06/05 07:18 PM
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hey, i've just call toyota canada & got confirmed that i fall under the recall campaign. Sweet. Question is, does it come with a free alignment too? That would be great as I haven't had one for a over a year! (Hope they'll figure things out with the 32's, balljoint spacers & cranked torsion bars..."most importantly, hope they won't reset the front end back to the stock height...") WHAT A PITA!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> Not that I'm really after the free alignment or the relay rod, I went to the dealer today drop off the truck & they phoned me 3.5hrs later saying that it's not under the recall campaign. Colis!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> I've phoned Toyota Canada the other day & they said "Yes", but a "NO" at the dealership. So wasted half a day for nothing... But i'm glad my relay rod is "safe" though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
91-22re(408xxxkm & counting with a rebuilt long block)- Flatbed/ Camper/33x10.5BFG-AT/Open 4:88/1.5"BJS/ +2"Shackles/Add-a-Leaf/AirLift/Dual-Batteries
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Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: allochris]
#644923
10/07/05 01:58 AM
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Have Toyota Canada call the dealership... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: kewlynx]
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10/07/05 02:27 AM
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Have Toyota Canada call the dealership... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> Call again & now Toyota Canada says it's "NOT". I guess there must be some miscommunication somewhere. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
91-22re(408xxxkm & counting with a rebuilt long block)- Flatbed/ Camper/33x10.5BFG-AT/Open 4:88/1.5"BJS/ +2"Shackles/Add-a-Leaf/AirLift/Dual-Batteries
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Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: kewlynx]
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10/07/05 02:59 AM
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Anonymous
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Ok not to sound stupid or anything but does anyone know exactly where it is suppose to crack at? Also this could be totally unrelated but if I back-up and turn towards the driver side I hear a thunk coming from the passanger side of my truck.('90 Toy 4x4)Could this be the steering rod flexing? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> I have already replaced the Idler arm and the lower ball joint so I dont think it is that unless the parts I used suck. I dont remember what brand I used.
Last edited by ToyotaThrasher; 10/07/05 03:02 AM.
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Re: Steering rod recall
#644926
10/07/05 06:15 AM
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Anonymous
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I breaks right by the pitman arm, about 2-3inches off. They claim to only have 5 or so cases, and only on T100's, But I work for toyota and i've personally seen 2 break, so they have to have had more than that. BTW I also was looking at a paper (from Toyota of course) saying that in the northern states (im in so-cal) they can replace your tie rods, and sleeves if they are rusted out. All free of course. So check with them before you buy some.
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Re: Steering rod recall
#644927
10/07/05 06:32 AM
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Check Snowtoy's photo in his post, page 1.
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: kewlynx]
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10/12/05 05:00 AM
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Anonymous
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I had my pickup serviced under the recall. All I can say is that this is a great deal. I got completely new tie rods and steering connecting pieces. Plus a free alignment (I was due). I felt so good, I even had them replace my split CV boot.
I'm very impressed that Toyota is doing this for vehicles that are 10.5 years old at their youngest.
Muffin Man
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Re: Steering rod recall
#644929
10/12/05 07:44 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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I finally got around to going by the dealer last Friday to order some parts and check on truck. The service counter was pretty shocked when they saw my broken one. I didn't have time to have it done Sat., I should have time later in the week.
It is good to here that they replace the entire linkage(saves them hourly labor), the components on the '91 rig I am rebuilding are pretty well shot.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: Steering rod recall
[Re: kewlynx]
#644930
10/26/05 02:56 AM
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Anonymous
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could this be the cause of why at full lock or close to it the steering is hittign somewhere on the frame causing a nasty grinding noise? Mines been doing that for like 2 years now....maybe this will get a lot of stuff refreshed up front for me for free. I'll call em tomorrow and see what they say.
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