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Crack or casting mark on new steering rack?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by skycamper, Jun 2, 2025.

  1. Jun 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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    skycamper

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    This is a brand new steering rack from Ourisman Toyota of richmond. I almost installed it but then noticed this what I thought was a casting mark but looks more like a crack sent a photo to the dealership and they of course said it’s just a casting mark, but it does not look like one to me! When I scratch my thumbnail across it, it gets caught on it.

    Keep it or return it?
    thank you!!

    IMG_8576.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Looks like a casting mark to me
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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    100% casting mark as noted above.
     
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    Casting
     
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    Calm down. It's a casting mark.
     
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  6. Jun 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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    Thanks for the input and confirmation. I needed that! I’ll keep moving forward with install.
     
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