1st Gen Taco - Quality Part Brands

My steering rack needs to be replaced. Looking online I can find new ones for anywhere from $250-$800 for a rack and tie rods. Really not looking to cut corners and buy a part I'll need to replace in the next few years. I'm seeing a bunch of third party manufacturers, but have no idea which ones I should go with. Typically avoid MasterPro. Any recommendations?

 

Get them from toyota. I think they are around $550.

 

Just go OEM

It comes with inner tie rods which by itself are pretty pricey, making the overall purchase a better value

 

I'd check out McGeorge Toyota Parts and order OEM (as others have recommended) online from them. Although you can check their price and see if you can get your local dealer to price match or at least come close. Might be advantageous as shipping from McGeorge (located in VA) may be quite steep on such a large heavy part.

 

Last I recall it's between $550-700

 

$495.00 at McGeorge. Just ordered one this morning.

 

Do some searching around here and decide for yourself if you want to risk an aftermarket rack. You probably don't, they have a history of earlier failure.

44250-35042
https://parts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-steering-gear-4425035042

 

I noticed the rack says "New", are these the same manufacturer as original?

 

It must mean reman not new. Toyota doesn't sell new racks anymore. The box will say reman. Might be worth it to replace the pressure and return line while you're there.

 

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