Steering rack bushing washer?

Did this mod last year. Was crawling around underneath checking suspension and saw this. I got the kit from TC but is most likely an Energy Suspension part. Did I put the washer on the wrong side? Should there be one on each side? Right side of pic is front of truck. Thx guys

 

Yes, you put that washer on the wrong side! I’m guessing it’s a fairly common mistake. When i did mine a few months ago, I had to read the install instructions a few times over in order to catch which side it went on.

 

So the head of the bolt is up against the bushing? No washer?

 

here’s a link. Lemme know if the pics explain it well enough or not.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/tacoed-tundra-project.130491/page-3#post-3328888

 

it does...dammit. Looks like I need one one the nut side as well. Can't get the center bolt loose. It's going to my mechanic soon. I'll have him do it.

 

I would've expected a washer on both sides. What prevents the head of the fastener from compromising the bushing without anything under it?

 

Washer on both sides in pic

 

a second pick of said washer. I had to get down on my knees and elbows in the muddy grass to get the pic.

 

For the betterment of mankind! Thanks for your sacrifice

 

i do so much...

 

I'm tired of dicking with my truck...my mechanic can do it...btw...thanks for the clarification.

 

I think we all feel that way sometimes. I got there when dicking with the front UBJ. Hate letting stuff get the better of me though, so turned around a couple weeks later and kicked the shit out of it.

 

Getting that UBJ out of the spindle was sketch factor 100 for sure!!

 

Sleep on it for a couple days then come back refreshed. Then you’ll have a better chance to knock out this project real quick like. If you’re looking for a mechanic, this one is my favorite...

 

It’s all about technique...which usually only comes from years of trial and error. Well, unless a bunch of rust is involved, then it’s a bit of a different story. Which can mean more manipulation and less technique.

 

If that one don't work, you can try this one.

 

that’s my second favorite mechanic. It’s hard to compete with hijinks like this...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_co....com/&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo

 

You guys are funny...thx.