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Old Mar 27, 2009
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Where do I get bushings?

Hello all, I am looking for a bushing kit, but does not appear to be made for a 99 3.0 4x4. I am looking to change at least the steering related due to some play in the steering wheel. Does anyone know a place online that makes a kit?
 
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before any bushings are replaced the tie rod ends, ball joints, wheel bearings and alignment need to be checked. the only bushings really related to steering are the upper and lower control arm bushings, and rack bushings, and the uppers come with the ball joints
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009
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Yeah outer tie rods were just replaced and inner ends look good, all of the stock bushings are blown out. Its not just steering ones I want to replace, but the whole ball of wax, with exception to the cab mounts. I know I need new ones and would like to replace anyway before having to replace the whole steering rack.
 
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LMC should have them...

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/FR/FRYearsCovered.htm
 
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Thank you, this is what I was looking for.
 
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