Best automotive power steering parts according to redditors

Google is your friend.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-cherokee/1579818-xj-unibody-stiffener-vs-plating.html

Plenty of options


http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/XJRAIL.html

http://liquidironindustries.com/XJ-Front-Frame-Plating-kit.html

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEP3YUQ

Get an upgraded steering stabilizer. The stock part is absolute junk and will get very wobbly within 30,000 miles. I bought a Fox 2.0 stabilizer and it's fantastic both on and off road. I will not be lifting my 2017 Lariat but will be adding Fox shocks when the Ranchos go.
https://www.amazon.com/Fox-985-24-001-FOX-Steering-Stabilizer/dp/B01E405RKE

This was a year ago and I’ve done a few upgrades since then. This is a write-up with some links for those interested in it. Hopefully this wall of info might be useful to someone looking to do what I’ve done. It is a headache and a half along with hours of time just trying to find straightforward info for modding these trucks.

Full specs: 2018 TRD ORP w/ KDSS. Bilstein 6112 2.4” lift (5/5 clip settings for KDSS) & 5160 rear shocks. Eibach ProLift rear springs 1”(note: the KDSS models sit about a .5”-1” lower up front in stock.) Super bump kit. OME rear Right 10mm trim packer for lean correction. 275/70/17 KO2 tires. Stock OR Rims. JBA high caster UCAs. Tyger Auto TG-AM2T20148 side steps (for the little wife, to mitigate the tires flinging rocks at the paint and they also help with parking lot door dings)


Lights: The LEDs are Nineo Gen2 for H11 and 9005. It was around $100 total from amazon. They are identical to the Supernova v.4. So if you’re thinking of those, save your money with these.

The DRLs do work fine, believe it or not, and the flicker when in DRL mode is BARELY noticeable and looks kinda cool imo, it’s $50 vs $180 for xenon depots, and I don’t think XDs are $130 better imo. They also do dim. I’ll post more pics and a video of the flicker later when I get the headlights adjusted. If you still can’t stand the flicker the XD LEDs with the DRL driver is the way to go or you can just shut off the DRL mode completely without messing with other lighting functions, this is also a warranty safe and non-permanent solution as you can just push the wire back in if you decide to change your mind. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5-lFBDFjs4VOUtFN2RETDJPd0E/view)

Xenon Depot 9005 LED kit w/ DRL module: https://www.xenondepot.com/9005-Xtreme-LED-kit-pro-p/xt-led-9005-pro.htm

Nineo GEN2 9005: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JCSRS7H/

Katana H11(the Nineo looks sold out, but these are the other identical brand): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078W5WJZ2/

Fog Lights, Yellow LED, installing today along with a yellow film, will post pics later: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F9S49GP/

Lamin-x Yellow Film: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P2EZFI/



Rubbing, death wobble and suspension: The only rubbing I have is on the front mudflaps at full lock, might modify or just remove flaps completely. No rub on UCAs or body mount.

For grease I use Valvoline VV615, if you go JBA, I highly recommend this 90 degree grease adapter. No mess and super easy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G76OMA/

Or you could replace the straight zerk fittings with 45-90 degree zerk fittings.

The rear right OME trim packer that corrected the lean also fixed the steering wheel death wobble some may experience after a lift. So for this particular case I’ll attribute it to a suspension geometry problem. If you still experience the wobble after lean correction there is a bushing to replace the spider bearing in the front left differential, made by ECGS. it’s about $170 for the full install kit with a new cv axle seal. I highly recommend either of these if you’re are finding yourself getting your wheels balanced way more than you should be.

OME 10mm Trim Packer: https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25490059-rear-trim-packer-for-2003-4runner-2007-fj-cruiser-150pr10.html

ECGS bushing kit: https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html

Bilstein 6112 Front Assembly with standard coilovers: https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-26910006-bilstein-6112-height-adjustable-front-strut-set-for-2010-4runner-47-259768-or-47-281202.html

Bilstein 5160 rear shocks with oil reservoir: https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25489698-bilstein-5160-remote-reservoir-rear-shock-set-for-2003-4runner-2007-fj-cruiser-25-227611-x2.html

JBA STD High Caster UCAs: https://jbaoffroad.com/jba-std-high-caster-upper-a-arms-for-toyota-tacoma-05-plus-4runner-03-plus-fj-cruisers-07-plus.html

Super Bump Kit: https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25490332-wheelers-front-superbump-bumpstop-set-for-2005-tacoma-2003-4runner-2007-fj-cruiser-2007-tundra-01superbumpkit.html


DIY lift info that helped me:

If you want to lift your KDSS 5th gen 4Runner: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/154230-how-lift-installation-kdss-equipped-vehicles.html

How to install new UCAs on your 4Runner: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/237425-4th-5th-gen-upper-control-arm-uca-install-write-up.html


Information pit #1: Toyota-4Runner.org

Information pit #2: 4runners.com

Other useful sites: tacomaworld.com, tacomaforum.com, tundratalk.net

trail4runner.com(review site, decent tutorials)

Sunsong 3401231 Power Steering Pressure Line Hose Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014XEQ5K2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ajhGDbP7FD6XD

That’s the one I got and it’s still holding til today.

Googling for lyrics and came across this

Don’t have an answer on the ball joint but this may be of some interest to you
Lincoln Lubrication 5883 Slotted Right Angle 90 Degree Coupler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G76OMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cxiyDbNKB0BHK

That's only partially true. Based on the information you have provided, I guarantee you that it is the lack of a steering-damper; it's there for a reason, even with the relatively small factory tires. The significantly taller sidewall on your larger tires makes a proper steering damper even more necessary. Old Man Emu make a nice Heavy Duty unit: https://www.amazon.com/ARB-OMESD40-Old-Steering-Damper/dp/B004P9WI66

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Personal anecdote:

We did a frame off restoration of my father's 1986 GMC K3500. We spared no expense, installing ALL brand new suspension/steering parts (6" lift), most of it heavy-duty upgrades from Offroad Design. The steering-damper, however, was a new, but stock size unit. On 35" M/T's it drove fine, but after he had 40" M/T's installed we would get death-wobble after hitting a small bump going ~15MPH. We ended up installing a PSC hydraulic-assist system and the steering is incredibly tight, no death-wobble, no other problems.

/u/ghostridercool

Here's the list of all the parts he mentioned, with MSRP

3.5 inch Rock Krawler X-Factor lift - $1800
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rock-krawler-35in-xfactor-lift-kit-0717-4door.html

Bilstein shocks - $200
https://www.extremeterrain.com/bilstein-5160-series-4r-jk-25-229745.html

37 inch Goodyear Wrangler MTR Kevlar tires - $2000
https://www.amazon.com/Goodyear-Wrangler-Kevlar-Radial-37X12-50R17LT/dp/B004QL66VQ

Black rhino wheels - $880
https://www.extremeterrain.com/black-rhino-tanay-matte-black-graphite-wheels-0718-jk.html

Flip link steering kit - $300
https://www.amazon.com/EVO-1071-Drag-Link-Flip-Steering/dp/B00TEA2CYE

5.13 gears - $300
https://www.extremeterrain.com/yukon-gear-rear-d44-513-jk-ygd44jk513rub.html

Synergy Ball joints and C-gussets - $100
https://www.amazon.com/Synergy-Manufacturing-8012-02-Gusset-Kit/dp/B00HNGBST6

Front and rear Adams Driveshafts - $1000
http://www.adamsdriveshaftoffroad.com/jk-front-rear-1310-or-1350-driveshaft-package/adams-driveshaft-jk-front-rear-1310-cv-driveshaft-package-with-spicer-solids-extreme-duty-series/

RCV Chromoly front axle shafts - $1400
https://www.rcvperformance.com/ultimate-dana-30-30t-cv-axle-set-for-jeep-jk.html

Chromoly Ten Factory axle shafts in rear - $400
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/axle-shafts/mg22157-ten-factory-rubicon-dana-44-axle-kit-rear

Dana 44 axle housing - $1000
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-JK-J8-HD-Rubicon-Dana-44-Front-Axle-Housing-/232263615965

Shorty front bumper - $600
https://www.extremeterrain.com/lod-offroad-destroyer-shorty-front-bumper-w-bull-bar-0717-jk.html

Q9500 winch - $300
https://www.quadratec.com/products/92122_1200_07.htm

Ace heavy duty rear bumper w/tire carrier - $1150
http://www.aceengineeringandfab.com/ACE-JK-Pro-Series-Rear-Bumper-with-Tire-Carrier_p_83.html

Flat fender kit - $300
https://www.extremeterrain.com/smittybilt-xrc-fender-flares-jk-76837.html

Trek Armor front seat covers - $300
https://www.ebay.com/i/132527423999?chn=ps&dispItem=1

Superchips Programmer - $200
https://www.extremeterrain.com/superchips-flashcal-f5-1216-3571.html

Total - $12230

If you're thinking of this, then I don't THINK that's the issue. I had to change one on a 2012 Sonata, and there was a little bit of play in the steering wheel before it hit the metal teeth that this coupler goes between. On my car, it feels solid, and feels like the noise is being transferred up the steering wheel from components under the hood.

Here you go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FMOJ1TO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

sure. and IM no engineer but its seems like if you put a dampener on the steering neck that prevents the wheel from sharply turning left or right you would at a minimum eliminate the modulation at speed.
something like This comes to mind