Steering stops

If you have installed oversize tires, the noise you hear is the tires
rubbing on the undercarriage. You do not lube the steering stops, youi
adjusty them so the tires do not strike the frame <or whatever they are
hitting>. Turn the wheel to full stop and look to see if the tires are
hitting the undercarriage. (You could simply look for worn paint under yout
truck too, but you will n eed to turn the wheel full lock anyway to find the
stops.)

If back of the tire is hitting, the stop you need to adjust should be on the
opposite side. Look for a bolt head that bumps into a fixed suspension
component -- typically there is a bolt on the steering knuckle that strikes
a control arm. Adjust the bolt to strike earlier to prevent the rubbing.

Your 4X4 could be having troubles with the front axle universal joints too,
but look for the easy stuff (steering stops) first. Universal joints should
make a clicking noise for a while before they degenerate to a roar.





"Terry" <tbone RemoveThis @ptd.net> wrote in message
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> Can anyone tell me how to locate the steering stops on a 93 4X$ ext Cab
> P/U. The truck is making a lot of noise when I turn the wheel too far one
> way or the other. What do you lube and or grease them with? Thanks alot.
>
 >> Stay informed about: Steering stops 

This threads relevant to myself as well but in mycase I've been greasing the
stops and it stops the noise but now I've noticed that one of the bolts is
bent and looks like it's about to crack off. Looking through the search
link you posted I noticed a lot of plastic caps but no bolts w/caps. Is
this just a standard bolt? Is there not someone who's come up with a better
system like some kind of polyurethane bushing attached to the end of a bolt?
Just looking for a better solution.

Cheers,
-Andrew

<anon.RemoveThis@idirect.ca> wrote in message
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> On Sep 30, 4:47 am, "Terry" <tb....RemoveThis@ptd.net> wrote:
>> Can anyone tell me how to locate the steering stops on a 93 4X$ ext Cab
>> P/U. The truck is making a lot of noise when I turn the wheel too far one
>> way or the other. What do you lube and or grease them with? Thanks alot.
>
> This is a plastic cover that acts as a bearing surface where the
> steering knuckle rubs against a bolt head on the suspension. Also
> known as the "Groan Stopper". If the truck is making a loud noise
> during a tight turn at slow speeds, such as backing out of a driveway,
> this is what is needed to stop the noise.
>
> http://www.google.ca/search?num=50&hl=en&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=toyota...oan+sto
>
 >> Stay informed about: Steering stops 

Thank you very much for all the help guys. I really appreciate it.
Terry


"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> If you have installed oversize tires, the noise you hear is the tires
> rubbing on the undercarriage. You do not lube the steering stops, youi
> adjusty them so the tires do not strike the frame <or whatever they are
> hitting>. Turn the wheel to full stop and look to see if the tires are
> hitting the undercarriage. (You could simply look for worn paint under
> yout truck too, but you will n eed to turn the wheel full lock anyway to
> find the stops.)
>
> If back of the tire is hitting, the stop you need to adjust should be on
> the opposite side. Look for a bolt head that bumps into a fixed suspension
> component -- typically there is a bolt on the steering knuckle that
> strikes a control arm. Adjust the bolt to strike earlier to prevent the
> rubbing.
>
> Your 4X4 could be having troubles with the front axle universal joints
> too, but look for the easy stuff (steering stops) first. Universal joints
> should make a clicking noise for a while before they degenerate to a roar.
>
>
>
>
>
> "Terry" <tbone.RemoveThis@ptd.net> wrote in message
> news:B-6dnQ4PhMz1_GLbnZ2dnUVZ_qSonZ2d@ptd.net...
>> Can anyone tell me how to locate the steering stops on a 93 4X$ ext Cab
>> P/U. The truck is making a lot of noise when I turn the wheel too far one
>> way or the other. What do you lube and or grease them with? Thanks alot.
>>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Steering stops