3rd gen rear suspension hops sideways

My 97 limited has a strange sideways sort of hop in rear over bumps. I am rebuilding all front suspension including rack mount this weekend. Why would the rear hop to the passenger side over normal road bumps.

 

Your rear control arm bushings are SHOT.

I had this issue that got worse over the 20 years I've had the car. Pressed in new ones...problem completely eliminated.

I bet she also floats on the highway.

To get a rear control arm off, jack up the rear OPPOSITE side of the car. That unloads the pressure of the suspension on the control arm. It's like magic. Just unbolt and bolt in the control arm.

 

Where did you get the bushings

 

Toyota. I only do oem parts. They are the cheapest per mile.

 

. I'm sure. I need a couple other seals and stuff from toyota also. Will have to have ignition rebuilt as well. Key is sticking way to much.

 

I have had the same problem with my 99 SR5. Every bump and pothole I hit feels like the entire body is swaying and it is actually scary feeling like I am losing control of the vehicle. It just started one day. Thanks NEGUSM for the shot rear bushings on the control arm.

 

Found out I couldn't get the oem bushing so I'm trying another brand. Getting old out was easy. Make sure you tie the rear end from moving a bit forward. So far it cut about 60%. Of the side skip out. Tires next week. Not sure which tires. Want to try the Toyo all terrain. About a grand total

 

Yes, the OEM bushing is available.

Toyota Part Number: 4870235070

Still available from TOYOTA.

Fits 97-2002

 

Called local dealer said they couldn't get them. All I know.

 

It's OK. I will be adding full lift and all new links front and back next spring

 

I will say, the OEM bushings, while they do last a long time are not a good design. I feel that TOYOTA probably wanted a softer rear suspension so they made a hollowed out bushing. Quality aftermarket will be solid and may actually be a better bushing.

Regardless, I replaced mine with OEM.

If you want OEM, I would take the part number to the dealer. I bet the parts guy didn't know what to look up. I've educated many a parts counter jockey over the years.

 

I used whiteline brand. Comes with bushing grease. Went in nice. Test drive was great went off road a bit and hard stops. No more rear end fold or skip. New Toyo tires next week and alignment since I did all bushings, tie rods front and rear and rack bushings. Steering wheel is off a bit. This 3rd gen is like new again.