How to Install All New Steering Components Toyota Pickup 2WD/RWD

How to Install All New Steering Components Toyota Pickup 2WD/RWD

Today I’m replacing the steering parts on a 1979-83 Toyota Pickup/Hilux 2wd Truck that I updated with newer suspension parts from a 1991, in order to fit 2″ Street Edge Drop Spindles.
I’m using:
1980 Pitman Arm
1980 Relay Rod
1980 Idler Pulley
1991 inner and outer tie rods
1987 Strut Rods, 17mm bolts/bolt brackets (flipped to clear ball joints)
1980 Strut Rod Brackets that mount to frame & hardware
Prothane front strut rod bushings 60277 qty 4, metal sleeves (7/8 X .083 X 2.025 inches) 60574 qty 2
1980 steering stabilizer
1980 2wd steering box

More videos of this project:
Rusty 1980 Toyota Pickup Truck Long Bed(s) Build Intro: https://youtu.be/fzanHIhF9-4

1980 Toyota Long Bed Rusty Cab Floors: https://youtu.be/hxMLLtuqnJo

More rusty floor repair (shorter version) https://youtu.be/lkc09fzc3AA

Cutting & replacing rusty rocker panel: https://youtu.be/JrmNcHkoDYs

Removing the Cab: https://youtu.be/KApQeVxUDI4

Removing the engine: https://youtu.be/VTmT70RJgWo

Toyota 20R Engine Teardown: https://youtu.be/afJgrWThbS8

Removing the Bed: https://youtu.be/imb9VbzPupw

Prepare and Paint a Rusty Frame: https://youtu.be/gmFx6OUw7Xo

Update Suspension to install Drop Spindles on 1979-83 Toyota Pickup: https://youtu.be/3rF7W55DuaQ

My used OEM Toyota Parts for sale: http://yota.6thgeargarage.net/

I don’t have Patreon or ask for donations, but you can support the channel with some rad ‘Yota gear from my store: http://6thgeargarage.net/merchandise/

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Some other Toyota videos you may find helpful:
Remove 1980’s Toyota Pickup/4Runner Dash Pad Cover: https://youtu.be/oZD-g4RfdUo
Rebuild Front Knuckles: https://youtu.be/1AjhM4aF_M8
Restore/Fix/Repair a Cracked Vinyl Dash: https://youtu.be/XB9GKLRHYNM
Remove Toyota Truck Rear Glass Window: https://youtu.be/0CKQC8hrOOE
How to clean/Restore Toyota Pickup/4Runner Door Panels: https://youtu.be/SrkyU1dGEh8
Toyota Door Disassemble: https://youtu.be/JWifUB0VQPc
Rebuild front knuckle & replace birfield joint 80 Series: https://youtu.be/pxMACmhY-3w
Remove an Entire Toyota Rear Axle Assembly: https://youtu.be/MIQEsumrEHQ
Install/Upgrade to V6 1″ Master Cylinder on 4 cyl Toyota: https://youtu.be/P2DT0RHI8K8
Install Toyota Rear Axle Bearing, Oil Seal – WITHOUT a Press: https://youtu.be/6LdUhST3aIg
Replace Toyota Drive Shaft Center Support Carrier Bearing: https://youtu.be/CbzyPUmBiEU
Trail Gear Hi-Steer install: https://youtu.be/vJqFHQq9Ni0
Toyota Pickup Fiberglass Bed Review/Comparison: https://youtu.be/TuwqEFHvifo
How to Properly Repair Rusty Frame: https://youtu.be/VkKxIEPKUAQ
Repairing Toyota Frame – Cut Out & Replace Metal: https://youtu.be/5DY-SfQZyZU
Fixing Floor and Rocker panel rust: https://youtu.be/7Xkdnrsa62A
Remove Headliner in Toyota Pickup Truck: https://youtu.be/HP9uAocDztQ
Remove Toyota Pickup & 4Runner COMPLETE Dash: https://youtu.be/yKG_F30MdQE
Toyota 22RE Engine Teardown: https://youtu.be/muBeyKgP5gY
22r Compression Test: https://youtu.be/v7EdRwCW9Fs
Remove Toyota 22RE Engine & Transmission: https://youtu.be/9utG8PChbc4
Toyota Pickup/4Runner Vent Window Conversion: https://youtu.be/nDJM9MBk4-k
Toyota 4×4 Transfer Case Rear Flange Oil Seal Replacement: https://youtu.be/a-_c7jKx7uc
Replace Pinion Oil Seal in Rear Diff: https://youtu.be/0xGH8J9YJYs
Remove Door Panel: https://youtu.be/6yAXzWO_i6s
LED Headlight Conversion: https://youtu.be/-V9lLASMNxI
Repairing Toyota Frame – Cut Out & Replace Metal: https://youtu.be/5DY-SfQZyZU
Breaking a Rusty Toyota Frame in Half: https://youtu.be/MZEADsA92UA
B-Pillar Trim Removal & Install: https://youtu.be/6urbZ2BQ24k
How to disassemble Vent Window: https://youtu.be/7-DoHb2y9qM

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Ted Bastwock says:

Fantastic, like the ingenuity

Ben Mitro says:

I reckon this is a great investment of your time and money. These things just get dearer to buy as time goes on.

Christopher Waits says:

Pitman arm for 1989-1995 won’t work? And isn’t available anymore?even from Toyota dealer?

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