Steering part snapped!!!!

[surfer dude]

Just backed the surf (LN130 2.4 1992) off the drive and heard a bang and lost the steering!! looked under and the arm from the steering box is ok (pitman?) but the the next part has snapped off, at the end of the pitman arm is a bolt with a split pin in and a stubby bit left on the end that has snapped, wheels are still connected together but obviously no steering.
Anyone know what the parts called and where i can get a new one or if anyone is breaking a surf and is willing to sell me one? Cheers chaps and a happy new year to you all.

[dyte]

lucky that happened on your drive mate

[surfer dude]

I thought the same! Glad i never had the family in it batting down some lanes!!

[surfer dude]

Is this the recall part people are talking about??
my vin number is LN1301300098365

[jotto]

Looks like it could be

[s1mon]

Is this the recall part people are talking about??
my vin number is LN1301300098365

Hi mate,

You were really lucky it happended on the drive! - Have the same model as you and would be grateful to know what the part is called - I think I will change mine to be on the safe side,

Simon

[lord lucan]

lucky that happened on your drive mate

no i would say fking lucky that happend on the drive , looks like the drop arm has seized , have the drop arm and all the cross links complete £50 inc post , terry 07759 272270

[spacast]

Is this the recall part people are talking about??
my vin number is LN1301300098365

http://www.mlit.go.jp/jidosha/recall...yota10-262.gif
Affected Vehicle(s)
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4wd type S-LN107, KB-LN107
Manufactured: 24/04/1991..31/05/1996
Affected: 24733
VIN/Eng #: LN107-0000007..LN107-0025092
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4wd type T-YN107, GA-YN107
Manufactured: 07/08/1991..31/05/1996
Affected: 1173
VIN/Eng #: YN107-0001001..YN107-0002180
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4wd type KB-LN108
Manufactured: 16/05/1995..31/05/1996
Affected: 671
VIN/Eng #: LN108-5000000..LN108-5000675
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4wd type KB-LN109
Manufactured: 12/05/1994..31/05/1996
Affected: 1806
VIN/Eng #: LN109-0001001..LN109-0002837
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4wd type KB-LN112
Manufactured: 29/05/1995..31/05/1996
Affected: 732
VIN/Eng #: LN112-0001001..LN112-0001735
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type Q-LN130G, Q-LN130W
Manufactured: 14/12/1988..21/07/1993
Affected: 125848
VIN/Eng #: LN130-0000012..LN130-0132778
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type Q-LN130G, Q-LN130W
Manufactured: 23/04/1992..21/07/1993
Affected: 49981
VIN/Eng #: LN130-7000000..LN130-7050281
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type E-YN130G
Manufactured: 14/12/1988..30/07/1991
Affected: 9639
VIN/Eng #: YN130-0000009..YN130-0009933
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type Y-KZN130W, Y-KZN130G, KD-KZN130W, KD-KZN130G
Manufactured: 07/04/1993..08/11/1995
Affected: 12427
VIN/Eng #: KZN130-0001001..KZN130-0013646
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type Y-KZN130W, Y-KZN130G, KD-KZN130W, KD-KZN130G
Manufactured: 07/04/1993..09/05/1995
Affected: 73409
VIN/Eng #: KZN130-9000000..KZN130-9074514
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type E-VZN130G
Manufactured: 11/04/1990..06/11/1995
Affected: 15759
VIN/Eng #: VZN130-0039153..VZN130-0220346
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf Wagon type E-VZN130G
Manufactured: 24/04/1992..09/05/1995
Affected: 10767
VIN/Eng #: VZN130-8050754..VZN130-8090195
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf type S-LN131V
Manufactured: 14/12/1988..20/07/1993
Affected: 3222
VIN/Eng #: LN131-0000005..LN131-0003290
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux Surf type S-LN131V
Manufactured: 24/04/1992..19/07/1993
Affected: 329
VIN/Eng #: LN131-9000000..LN131-9000331

[TonyN]

yup, if its the tie rod that broken (joins the pitman arm to the idler arm, and the inner track rod ends bolt to ita few inches in from each end.
thats been 1/2 broken for ages looking at the break pattern, only half of it clean.

Toyota should get you a free one and fit it as long as the recall is still ongoing, last I heard it was.

[Diezel Weazel]

Yeah do a search "Steering Recall" all the info's there .... n don't for get to look at the threads at the foot of the pages !!

Jess
"Cos short cuts can cost more in the long run"

[NiftyNev]

It's called a Relay Rod. Plenty of info here -

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/v...6d2798011b0265

Nev

[surfer dude]

cheers all, will give toyota GB a call in the morning and see how i get on. Another worrie is how do i get it to a dealer with no steering?!

[Albannach]

On the back of their recovery vehicle.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I wonder if Toyota will honour the recall work if the part has already broken??

Seems like a way to wriggle out of it, I hope I'm wrong though.

[surfer dude]

I wonder if Toyota will honour the recall work if the part has already broken??

Seems like a way to wriggle out of it, I hope I'm wrong though.

that was my thought. going to tackle them first on the recall before i tell them its broke i think.