1st Gen Mechanic Salt Lake City (rack/pinion)

Good afternoon fellow taco owners.

I have a 2003 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road who's rack and pinion apparently needs replaced.

This is past my knowledge or time availability, so i'm looking for a great toyota mechanic in salt lake to confirm this and do the work. I've always been told OEM is best so would request those parts be used, or i'll order them and just pay for the work.

I also need to replace my tires (265/75R16), any recommendations are welcome (80% commuting, but the other 20% can be on very rough roads).

 

I have no idea. But ask around in here and you should be able to get some answers

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/south-west.41/

 

Thank you person. Not sure how to delete this thread, but will if I can.