Parts for your 2007 Toyota Land cruiser-Steering bushes

Are steering bushes used on a 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?

For most 2007 Toyota Land Cruisers sold in Australia and New Zealand (the 100 Series/J100 and 105 Series), “steering bushes” in the sense of rack‑mount bushes aren’t a thing. The factory Repair Manual for the 100/105 Series steering section describes a recirculating‑ball steering box with a pitman arm, idler arm and relay/tie rods — there’s no rack‑and‑pinion, so there are no steering rack mounting bushes to replace. Instead, compliance and wear points live in the idler arm bush/bearing, link joints and column bushes. Late‑2007 builds that are the next generation (the 200 Series/J200, as outlined in Toyota’s New Car Features for the 200 Series) move to a rack‑and‑pinion layout, which does use rubber rack bushes. So whether “steering bushes” apply depends on which Land Cruiser a person actually has.

Why the 2007 100/105 typically doesn’t use steering bushes: the heavy‑duty recirculating‑ball box is bolted firmly to the chassis for strength and feel, with compliance handled elsewhere in the linkage. That layout suits the big front‑end loads and off‑road punishment these wagons cop. Because there’s no rack, there are simply no rack bushes to service.

If the vehicle is a 2007 100/105 Series and the steering feels loose, wanders, or shimmies after corrugations, the usual suspects to inspect during servicing are:

• Idler arm bush/bearing and bracket wear
• Relay rod and tie‑rod ends (play at the ball joints)
• Lower/upper steering column bushes and universal joints
• Steering box sector shaft preload and mounting integrity
• Front suspension arm and panhard rod bushes (particularly on 105 live‑axle models), wheel bearings, and wheel alignment

For late‑2007 builds that are actually the 200 Series/J200, the steering is rack‑and‑pinion with rubber rack mounts. In that case, “steering bushes” are relevant: worn rack bushes can cause a clunk over bumps, rack shift under load, and vague on‑centre feel. Replacement is straightforward with the rack supported, old bushes pressed out and new high‑quality rubber or polyurethane bushes installed, followed by a wheel alignment. Checking VIN and build plate is the easy way to confirm the series before ordering parts.

Technical basis: Toyota’s factory Repair Manual for the 100/105 Series specifies a recirculating‑ball steering gear without rack bushes, while Toyota’s New Car Features for the 200 Series details the move to rack‑and‑pinion with compliant rack mounts. That’s why “steering bushes” are irrelevant on 2007 J100/J105, but relevant on late‑2007 J200.

Popular questions about 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser steering bushes

Do all 2007 Land Cruisers have steering rack bushes?

Not necessarily. Most 2007 models in AU/NZ are 100/105 Series with a steering box and no rack bushes. Late‑2007 builds that are the new 200 Series do have a rack with rubber bushes. Check the VIN: J100/J105 (no rack bushes) vs J200 (has rack bushes).

What symptoms feel like worn steering bushes on a 2007 but usually aren’t?

On a 100/105, play and wander are more often idler arm wear, sloppy tie‑rod ends, a tired steering damper, or worn panhard/suspension bushes. A wheel alignment and front‑end inspection usually pinpoint the culprit.

What’s the best way to tighten up the steering on a 2007 Land Cruiser?

On a 100/105: replace a worn idler arm assembly or bush, renew tie‑rod/relay rod ends, inspect column joints/bushes, and have the steering box preload checked by a pro. On a late‑2007 200 Series, add rack bushes to the list if there’s rack movement.