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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by pierrep, Nov 5, 2014.

  1. Nov 5, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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    pierrep

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    Hi everyone.
    I have a 98 Toyota 4runner ltd, I just change the shocks back and front and my tires are fairly new but whenever the vehicle reach 40mph, it balances side to side. What can I do to make it stable?
     
    pierrep, Nov 5, 2014
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  2. Nov 5, 2014 at 7:23 PM
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    wnelax04sr5

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    what do your sway bar end links and bushings look like? is everything in the struts up front tight? same with the rear?
     
    wnelax04sr5, Nov 5, 2014
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  3. Dec 30, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    ThorInc

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    Also, inspect the bushings on your control arms.
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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    Ol'Blue

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    "Not all who wander are lost"
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    99 T4R LTD- 33's and locked, 01 SR5-,SAS Sold...
    A few things here and there. Still dreaming up stuff
    Agree with above!!!! If it is a 98 I would bet they are all in need of replacing. It is something you can do your self with just a few tools in the garage.

    Blue
     
    Ol'Blue, Jan 2, 2015
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  5. Oct 19, 2020 at 12:55 AM
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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    might be time to do a overhaul or upgrade.....once it's done, it'll be worth it...
     
    mousemeat, Oct 19, 2020
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  6. Oct 19, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    SlvrSlug

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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum, check all of the above, and also your lower ball joints.
     
    SlvrSlug, Oct 19, 2020
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