Steering Play Fix

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*PLEASE READ THIS VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION*
In this video we show you how to fix play in your steering shaft on a 3rd Gen 4runner or 1st Gen Tacoma. If you have play in your steering that you just can't figure out, it might be coming from the main steering shaft.
If you like the tack weld method but don't own a welder, you could simply take your shaft to a local shop that welds, a muffler shop would be a possible choice, and have them throw on a couple quick tack welds onto the shaft for you. I can't see a shop charging you more than $20 bucks to do this for you.
**Link to a TTORA forum write-up for this repair:
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**If you were wondering what a replacement steering shaft would run, it's around $230 (online pricing). Steering Shaft - Part Number #45210-60121
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
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*JIS Screwdriver - (not used in video but this is a much better screwdriver to use on Japanese made vehicles. Japanese vehicle are made with Japanese Industrial Standard screws and not phillips head screws. There's a slight difference and a JIS screwdriver will fit the heads better so less chance of stripping) amzn.to/31nlP0f
*Telescoping Magnet Pick-up Tool - (15 lb pull capacity) - (to help remove screws from steering column trip piece) amzn.to/35LM4jo
*Auto Trim Removal Set - (to help separate steering column trim halves)
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*Vice Grip Set - (used to remove tilt wheel springs)
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*Brite-Mark Medium Tip Paint Marker, Orange - (used to mark steering shaft)
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*Painter’s Tape - (used to hold steering wheel in position)
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*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (used a 3/8" ratchet on the steering shaft bolt. These ratchets are super functional and will make your wrenching life easier)
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*3/8” Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*Allen Wrenches (Metric and SAE) - (used a 6mm allen wrench to remove allen screws that hold steering shaft in place. This is a nice complete set of metric and SAE allen wrenches) amzn.to/34blIqP
*Straight Needle Nose Pliers - (used to compress plastic clips to separate wiring harness from the steering column) amzn.to/2pQ6yIa
*Molybdenum Fortified Lithium Based Grease - (used a moly lithium based grease to lubricate steering tilt wheel ball) amzn.to/2OZMFr7
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