non responsive steering

hello all,



I just got an 85 4runner, and the truck has a problem with the steering not responding very well. Driving at 30mph the steering system tends to be less responsive, and it gets worse as i drive faster. It becomes frightening to drive it on the freeway. Can anyone help me?

Reply 1 : non responsive steering

Are the tires and suspension stock?

Power steering? If so have you checked the PS fluid?

Reply 2 : non responsive steering

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Originally Posted by fourwd1 Are the tires and suspension stock? Power steering? If so have you checked the PS fluid?

I was hoping you would reply...



Yes, i have check the powersteering fluid and gears. Fluid is good and up to level, and I have tried bleeding it as well. I have also check the powersteering gear box for leaks or external damage and found nothing. Also, the tires and suspension are stock. Though, i found several worn grease boots, can this be the cause?

Reply 3 : non responsive steering

Have you checked all the steering linkages. From the wheel down to the steering box?

Reply 4 : non responsive steering

Yes, all the linkages are in good shape. The only thing I see broken are several grease boots.

Reply 5 : non responsive steering

Is the truck lifted? Whats size tires? Id check to see if the steering stabilizer shock needs replaced.

Reply 6 : non responsive steering

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Originally Posted by Wilscojeff Is the truck lifted? Whats size tires? Id check to see if the steering stabilizer shock needs replaced.

The truck has stock supsension and stock tires. I haven't check the steering stabilizer yet; how would I know if the stabilizer needs replacement?

Reply 7 : non responsive steering

you would have to take to shock off. If you compress it and it doesn't push back out then the shock is shot.