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Toyota Tacoma BROKE AGAIN! | Steering Rack Install the "EASY WAY"

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For the second time in under a year I will be replacing the flimsy steering rack on my 3rd Gen Tacoma. I'm hoping this one holds and it was just user error last time. But if not, I will be upgrading to a modified Tundra rack. So follow along as i show you how to install the steering rack on a 3rd gen Tacoma without pulling the motor.
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Комментарии : 252

@williamwaite4806 6 лет назад

Your friend is super cool for letting you use his shop. I hope you brought him some better beer than you did on the first day. That is a 1 case minimum, Sir

@camilosanchez2475 6 лет назад

If you ever have to do this again, and probably will (stock rack won't hold well with 35s), quick tip. - You don't have to remove both inner tie rod ends, I've taken it out even with both still attached just like the new rack came in. If you really have to only take the drivers side off, slide rack to passenger side and take rack out towards the front. - use ATF - put a clamp on your passenger side axle boot, saw it was missing.

@grindstone4910 6 лет назад

That oil filter makes me so glad to have a 2nd gen.

@JohnAvantiBK 4 года назад

The paper filter is to save the environment.

@stanlo2002 3 года назад

2nd gen ftw

@grindstone4910 3 года назад

Well I have a 3rd Gen, a 2020 Pro in Army Green. I fucken love it.

@Riccotorres86 5 лет назад

dude what a project! keep pushing out the content man, thanks for your service!

@43lbcat 6 лет назад

I'm on my fifth Tacoma. I used to lift them, add bumpers and mods, but on my '16 I'm leaving it stock for the most part. Upgraded wheels/tires and that's about it. Maybe I'm just getting old, but these trucks are beasts when stock and I'm keeping it that way to reduce the headaches

@gwpeoples 5 лет назад

Yep, add mods expect headaches.

@pageba2010 5 лет назад

Was thinking of going Yota after 3 Jeeps, but this only scares me straight back to the Full Axle Camp. Clearly more reliable and can actually take work @@gwpeoples

@mea01132001 5 лет назад

Not old, just wise

@luispaniagua5145 3 года назад

Hear ya man, once the grunting starts everytime you sit up is time to stay stock.

@Fgonzalez0516 3 года назад

You just gained my respect for doing your Work. Most RU-vidr Tacoma guys don’t do their own work. Great job!

@erictech201 2 года назад

That’s true I’m a Toyota tech and we do everythingggg to lifts and re gearing lol

@Fredyspaghetti 5 лет назад

impressed how far your youtube channel and videos have come even since this vid! love your channel

@drewfire7 Год назад

Fellow brethren from ATX here. Love wrenching on my Taco as well. Awesome videos man. Keep them coming!

@the-handy-fixer 6 лет назад

Looks like a blast! :] Glad you were able to get it fixed up and the part was under warranty!

@piratexlife 6 лет назад

I'm now convinced to keep my Taco 4x4 100% OEM...

@gusthomas2423 6 лет назад

Yep, me too. My '16 TRD will stay as is, except for the KO2s I just put on ;)

@MooseDitty17 6 лет назад

Shouldn't mess with perfection 😉

@km_loop 6 лет назад

lame af

@rcconnection4421 5 лет назад

The Tacoma has always been an awsome platform for building the ultimate offroader but if you're going to beef up something its wise to beef up everything connected to it and everything connected to that.

@rcconnection4421 5 лет назад

@@MooseDitty17 yes perfection as in the perfect platform for an awesome build. Sadly the tacoma looks like an old man truck when stock. Even the TRD offroad. His problems began when he put on 35" tires and added another 45 lbs of rolling weight per corner which equates to almost 1000 lbs carry weight. I have over 15K in mods on my 18 trd offroad including suspension and drivelines running 33's and i have no issues whatsoever and I wheel the Sh!t out of it.

@dyates6380 5 лет назад

Very impressive job man. Gorgeous truck.

@Coppersaguaro 6 лет назад

That should be Mike’s Harder Lemonade’s slogan. “It’ll get you weird!” 🤪

@myronhensel 6 лет назад

Lol I did this to my 2016 4runner in December and it was a hell of a time. I did it differently, moving the a/c compressor off to the side a couple inches to move the long bolts. I also removed the pinion gear to slip it through one side. I like how you did it better though. Next time I’ll do it your way that is if I don’t sell the damn thing.

@thaneonyou 5 лет назад

good video on replacing a rack. the reason the rack is failing is Toyota racks dont have a built in steering stop they need the ball joint to hit the lower control arm to stop it over extending. when you lifted your truck you changed the angle and let the rack over extend and damage the seal. you can install steering stops to fix they make bolt on kits for this and weld on kits if you are handy with a welder i would recommend welding them on as the bolt ones tend to bend out of place. your diff is also not lowered witch may be causing your cv axles to fail.

@iamsam369 6 лет назад

I feel your pain, having a second gen taco with LT and 35’s. Seemed like i had more adventures when i was on a 2” spacer lift and 32’s.

@dirtriderwr250r2 6 лет назад

Hey bud ...you are the original Tacoma Beast !

@jands0903 6 лет назад

On the cartridge filter drain it before you spin off the cap. makes for a much cleaner oil change .

@DGETHIS01 6 лет назад

This also happened with my 08 ram 1500 steering after leveling with bilstein struts up front. It was on its 4th rack and pinion when i traded in

@MotoErgoSum 6 лет назад

Toyota probably puts the bolts in from the top because if the nuts come off the bottom the rack will at least be somewhat held in by the loose bolts rather than the bolts fall through the bottom and your rack is flopping around all over as you steer. This is why using proper torque specs is critically important when doing mods like this.

@commbubba1990 5 лет назад

I think it's because all of these components are installed with the cab off the frame. If you look, a lot of the frame mounted bolts are all top down.

@tbax 5 лет назад

That’s the general rule with aircraft. Bolt head goes up or forward.

@Victory4x4 5 лет назад

We've bent some inners, but haven't broken the rack, yet... Good info on pulling it though. Toyota is also done warranting our shenanigans 😂

@TheSeltenreich 6 лет назад

Great video, Mr. Maxx.

@DLAC000 6 лет назад

Great videos! Finally subscribed, keep the videos coming worth subscribing!

@Grizzly-man69 6 лет назад

Love your truck Max!

@pheaktranuon8740 5 лет назад

Man your truck is amazing!!!!!

@Ir0nMaidan 6 лет назад

Awesome video man, hope i never have to replace this on my taco!

@benholden4585 5 лет назад

Great job! I like the animal carrier work table.

@bustabeatgeorge 6 лет назад

Great video max

@chriszawacki4092 6 лет назад

quick tip. for that filter, you take the cap off and some filters come with a pastic drain you snap in. less mess when you remove the filter housing. you can also use chanel locks to remove the housing cap.

@gwot 6 лет назад

I would not use channel locks to remove the PLASTIC housing. I have the special tool, that has all the flutes and the cut outs for the fins and one of the fins broke last time I used it, the plastic is fragile. I'm gonna order an OEM aluminum one next time.

@khimsophacarfixing 2 года назад

That is a good work. I like it too much!

@jdh10475 6 лет назад

I have the wrence/tool for the pinch clamps you took off. It gets the pinch clamps super tight, you should invest in one and ditch those screw clamps they will fail again.

@TwistingBitches 4 года назад

I’m glad I have a first gen. This can be done in your driveway in a couple hours.

@squint0241 6 лет назад

Good job Maxx 👍. Hate to see you spending so much time wrenching on a new truck repairing stock issues when it would be nicer if it were a custom mod instead 😁🤙.

@chadalcock7275 6 лет назад

All part of having toys!

@trevorthomas6043 4 года назад

Solid axle upgrade

@venturedreams140 5 лет назад

Nice I see you put ur keys on the new key leash from outdoors company 😁

@alphatrion4020 День назад

Something that would save you a lot of grief is a sissy bar, a simple piece of pipe a couple feet long really increases your torque when taking stuff loose. Heat as you know works well, but a pipe really helps.

@xDrGeek 4 года назад

it gets you weird... perfect quote.

@anthonyreddy2834 6 лет назад

Who makes your hood fastener/locks/push latches? Great video as always!

@YANGNIMOG 5 лет назад

I had the same rack and pinion problem with my tundra. Changing it out is a bear 🐻.

@aaronstestlab 3 месяца назад

Steering rack just started leaking on my 2019 TRDOR with just 31k miles. Totally stock. Only vehicle I've ever owned that had a problem prior to 100K.

@JohnAvantiBK 4 года назад

In Union County NJ where the streets are off the moon, I am urban driving off-road every slamming potholes every day and @ 240K I have a minimal ware except a small leak in my RF Axel. I have my eye on a 3rd gen 2017 TACO it's not a TURD but I can always get a new hood and the 2WD Crew CAB Full bed are a bargain because I don't think I have ever really used the 4x4 on my 08 CB TRD :)

@rtomson 5 лет назад

That's a nice jack.

@iTrove 6 лет назад

Man, talk about embracing the suck. Good work on getting through that with just a few layers of skin lost in the effort.

@carletos 6 лет назад

I also had to replace the steering rack on mine with 10,000 miles on it. I only have installed 285 tires and OME BP-51. Now I have the A/C blower issue.

@frankrodriguez1063 6 лет назад

Carlos Correa If you are having problems with the blower not turning on or working only on high, replace the blower motor resistor. I have a 2012 Tacoma and the dealership replaced the blower$200+ and it still had issues. I went and replaced the resistor for $50 from autozone and it works fine. The resistor also has a lifetime warranty.

@carletos 6 лет назад

Frank Rodriguez My issue with the blower is the fan that broke from the motor and makes noise. Last week Toyota sent a campaign from that since there a lot of 3rd gen Taco owners with that problem.

@TexasAnglerTRD 6 лет назад

Great job max! Love watching your videos. I have a 2015 Tundra 7’ bds coil over lift kit. Would love to meet up with you something and take some awesome pics. #wishlist

@skiff27 6 лет назад

Don't quite get the parts about cutting head off bolt . Can you use same method on stock. When I had gone to teck school they told me first thing to use socket and wrench on band or hose clamp . Did you have to use lock tight blue red . Lock tight on steering rack bolts. Good Vidio. Thank you.

@insaynbcr 6 лет назад

Good stuff Maxx. Time to get mamma a new(er) car.

@negueba235689 6 лет назад

this is why we in Norway build are rigs on Arctic Truck... after the 38'' build it still have Toyota warranty . dont need to hide

@thotsakanhlepkham9475 4 года назад

nice job...

@Krummin Год назад

Remove the serpentine belt andtake the AC compressor loose to get the clearance for the driver's side bolt to clear the hole in the cross member.

@ericsweeney7027 6 лет назад

I looks like yo need an outer CV joint as well. At the very least a boot clamp. Great video though.

@cmhuggins29 5 лет назад

Don't lie it did not look like fun. Lol nice work!!!

@ArthurDoesThings8960 5 лет назад

Thumbs up for using a pet carrier as a quick work bench lol

@David-ry5il 6 лет назад

I have been watching Tacoma videos all week. waiting for a check to clear before buying a Tacoma now I am having pre buyers anxiety .. should I dump money into my 85 runner or get a new Tacoma - tend to keep my cars a long time until they all buy dead. or should I get a Dodge Ram. I know the Tacoma would be fun to drive but a full sized truck I can put a cab over camper on .. to many choices.

@edgarralda5156 5 лет назад

“Yeah it will get you weird” lol

@ws446 6 лет назад

If this sucker poops the bed again and your done messing with it, you should look into the MarRack, Thing looks pretty much bomb proof. BigMike has been putting his truck through some pretty hardcore stuff and it's holding up. Totally get that your riding the factory warranty though. Anyway! Love the videos, when are you putting those new shocks on?

@leanmarkus4246 6 лет назад

Well I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma, and right now HAVE 450,000 miles and drive like new one!!! I never have problema whit the truck, bisade the main maintenance!!

@Lexusgx550 4 года назад

Max have you film fluid your truck frame protect it from rust ?

@pjrodriguez9755 6 лет назад

Can’t believe that took you 3 days...bro, I put gas in mine the other day did it in 2 days. Man up. Also I’m hammered, just Incase that joke falls flat

@pfdlegaspi1 5 лет назад

Im a Firefighter and a Tacoma owner too, good times! Im surprise because you run 35's you don't do a diff drop, any reasons why?

@Rhouzv 6 лет назад

Sucks you've had these issues!!! I ran a 6" trail master lift with 36"s on my 2.7 1st gen and in 300k miles the only issue with my steering I had was where the shop left the steering shaft extension out when they put the 3" body lift on. It caused it to strip the last 1" of steering shaft...dropped the aluminum extension in and away I went.

@DMHal01 Год назад

I know this is an old video but…do by chance one what those two bolts are by part number? The ones you cut and flipped upside down.

@rookwalker 10 месяцев назад

I’m my own mechanic as well, in your opinion, is it worth all the trouble to replace my rack bushings? Im getting movement from them.. what are your thoughts?

@ShadowxxPanda 3 года назад

So I have a question. Are you using Power Steering fluid or ATF fluid? Because all of the Tacomas I've seen only use ATF fluid as that is the recommended fluid to use on their power steering or did that change with the 3rd Gen Tacos?

@walhters Год назад

Bro one Question did you take out the sway front bar?

@jonybgoode1 5 лет назад

a quick tip...when you were removing the inner tie rod? with that long yellow tube extender, you might want to try a larger handle breaker bar,so you have more leverage than with that little ratchet...just saying....nice looking truck btw...

@tallll70 5 лет назад

socket extender with long big enough socket to slide over original ratchet handle, lol...that's if you don't have no pipes or breaker bars layin around

@hmobvids 6 лет назад

Of course your modifications and tires are to blame! Looks cool, I get it, but if you change critical stock parts of course it's gonna break faster!

@jasonoaks4018 6 лет назад

I live in Arlington and would love to meet up with u guys for some wheelin,!

@BadV2 6 лет назад

You'll get good at this, due to suspension. No different than Rangers and Raptors with IFS. Weak link. Diggin' the videos man!

@willandrews9741 5 лет назад

I thought they were huge energy drinks. Glad it was alcohol instead, those energy drinks seem to be killing people. Nice truck. I'm lazy, do you have a vid where u go over the whole build?

@kpd174 6 лет назад

Being a firefighter time restraints, gotta take a nap

@myronhensel 6 лет назад

Is a stock tundra steering rack beefier and will it fit?

@Blz1n 4 года назад

Do you still have the video of your first steering rack replacement? I can no longer find it.

@evilsandwaich107 6 лет назад

Does your skids get in the way of changing your oil?

@Wajjajagg 5 лет назад

Make sure to torq the nuts i failed to do that shit got loose from sending it & i caught it in time before it fell off 😂

@TexaSteven 6 лет назад

Hey Max , a question for you, I just bought a 2018’ OR and just added a hood scope to ivy but my question has to deal with Tires and Wheel, I have a set of BFG KO 2 275/70/17 to go along with an sew set of SCS Ray 10’s but I’m only putting a cheap Autospring spacer lift till I can afford a BP-51 suspension or a Icon Stage 5 lift, so what I’m not sure is the tire set up. They have 265/70/17 BFG KM3 or 275/75/17 BFG KO2. Wasn’t sure which one will work better without doing a body-chop, any point of view that my be helpful. This is my favorite you tube channel

@commbubba1990 5 лет назад

you can clear 265/70/17 on ray 10's just barely on stock OR suspension. taller or wider and you'll rub/hit. go with a 0 offset wheel and you'll have less clearance issues.

@ThatBeardedVeteran 6 лет назад

Not sure if these are available yet but check out MarRack from Marlin crawler (they have a youtube channel). It's a heavy duty steering rack they make to run 40's on a Tacoma!

@pr0n3 5 лет назад

"How long you been working on that?" (see's the kid) "A good FFFFFFFUUU...orty five minutes" ;)

@Delmarksman 5 лет назад

Did this on my 2000 Tundra, PITA but nowhere near as difficult as the 3rd Gen. Tacoma.

@armancha23 5 лет назад

hard deadpool, niice

@JasonWh 4 года назад

Guy at the parts desk at the dealership... Hey I need two of those bolts. "what bolts?" You know, two of THOSE bolts. "No I don't know what you mean". Maxx powell bolts. "WHA?"

@calebkroger 6 лет назад

What rock sliders are you using?

@kameronleitzel8109 5 лет назад

dudes big as fuck struggling with this lol gives me confidence for myself

@TonkaFire2019 6 лет назад

thats how any car company does it. lol

@RJB138 4 года назад

Hey man was wondering if you could share what you used to cut off the rack and pinion mounting bolts I’m having a heck of a time tryna figure it out without just using a straight up hack saw with metal blade for an entire day? Thanks man.

@Maxx.Powell 4 года назад

Use a Sawzall with a Diablo blade

@karumban 6 лет назад

I have a 06 Tacoma and took it to Toyota they saw some grease on my boot and said I needed a new rack cost me about 3k to fix at toyota. I am sure they screwed me over cause they had it done in about 4 hours

@erictech201 2 года назад

To do this job properly you have to drop the front differential completely out of the vehicle :) I’m a Toyota tech and we do this probably twice a month. Anyways stay safe.

@singletrackftw 6 лет назад

You mean to tell me you got issues after doing LT and 35’s and sending it on a mid sized truck? 😂 WHY MUST WE PAY SO HARD JUST TO PLAY SO HARD.

@BuckingFastard 6 лет назад

Happened on my tundra with just a tiny spacer. Replaced the rack myself. It has to do with Toyota over extending their steering rack from the factory. Then when you lift it, it causes it to become way over extended, blowing seals. Rule #1 on a new Toyota... don’t turn the wheel to lock. Shit design from factory causes this and it’s known.

@MartinM04 6 лет назад

Wut roof rack u have there?

@emi123nem 5 лет назад

I ran 35 Nittos (heavy tire) on my 2012 Jeep sport and wheeled it In trails like John Bull - no issues at all. Need to trade in that tacoma lol

@singletrackftw 5 лет назад

emi123nem well remember, a Jeep with solid axles and 35’s isn’t in any way comparable to a HEAVILY modified long travel tacoma with IFS and 35’s

@pageba2010 5 лет назад

You're right.... A jeep is better. 38's on a stock OEM Dana 35's 26yrs old and still more reliable than this Japanese import@@singletrackftw

@joshturner4741 4 года назад

What brand and size are those tires. They look awesome, need them on my tacoma....thanks in advance

@Maxx.Powell 4 года назад

They are BFGoodrich Km3 Mud Terrains

@louieserrano8952 6 лет назад

I thought these big suspension companies are suppose to back you up in case a dealership blames your after market suspension

@mychan3734 5 лет назад

Why did you have the problem the first time? Did it fail because of all the added strain from the long travel and 35’z ???

@Natschke_Family_Adventures 6 лет назад

All of the after market parts you have on your truck, you expect a stock steering rack to hold up? You need to upgrade as you have pretty much the rest of the truck.

@Natschke_Family_Adventures 6 лет назад

Maxx Powell Yikes! Don't blame you then!

@jaredbellard2777 5 лет назад

@@Maxx.Powell Will a Tundra rack work in a Tacoma? Just curious if they're even somewhat interchangeable.

@JoeC92 5 лет назад

My rack is having issues where the inner tie rod connects and I have a 2"lift not long travel. I get what you're saying that if you mod it's too be expected but same time 2nd gens didn't fail this easy...

@DevourererOFcupcakes 5 лет назад

What kind of exhaust is on your truck?

@jadowa69 3 года назад

You don't have to move the motor to get the bolts out of the top. You just have to unbolt the AC compressor and struggle but the driver side bolt will come out. The passenger side you just have to move the tranny cooler lines out of the way

@super1vega 6 лет назад

Don't forget to replace the CV boot.

@haroldbrown3452 4 года назад

did it hold up?

@henryle1552 5 лет назад

This is a lesson for some one lift a truck to hight and a tires to big, i just keep my Tacoma EOM so i don't have any problems.

@Wajjajagg 5 лет назад

Also mega fucked up the install on my 1st gen i installed the rack while the steering wheel was turned to far to one side cuase the allinment to not line up after done had to reinstall it so its great to keep it all lined up 😂

@67wildwolf 6 лет назад

why didn't yeah take the tire off max?

@marckruse2181 4 года назад

Keep the Tacos stock is key. They don't like mods. Thing seems to be designed to get buy with stock settings. Good luck Maxx

@Maxx.Powell 4 года назад

Yeah but it is really enjoyable building the truck and pushing its limits. Honestly you just have to pay to play

@freecanadaplease 5 лет назад

Don't know about newer tacos but older ones use ATF in power steering, not power steering fluid, power steering fluid destroys the seals in the pump and rack.