Got a 90 runner with SAS. Swap was done about three years ago. Its my wifes truck so it only been wheeled on rocks once. It mostly sees snow and pavement. Ive checked tie rods, just did wheel bearings and new rotors. There is about 1" play at 3 and 9 (side to side) none at 12 and 6. When moving tire back and forth, the other side moves as well at the knuckle. No play in tie rods! This has been there for a little while now. No real tire wear. Can hear rattle noise comming from front at slow speeds none at freeway. Sometimes a clunk when turning after its been raining. Wondering if this could be trunnions? Or possibly a worn steering gear. Truck has 300,000 miles on it so steering gear is old. Dont notice any other problems with steering. Thinking about doing knuckles since the kit used for the swap was from a company whose name rimes with Grail Tear. Dont want to do it if not neccessary since fund are tight right now.
Any feedback or knowledge of this issue. Is this amount of play normal for a SAS?
