2nd Gen Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement...

Hi all,

I need to replace the lower intermediate steering shaft on my 2005 6 speed. The OEM part is $200 or so. I've found an aftermarket part for $110. Anyone else had to do this?

The reason I am doing so is loose steering, a horrible rattle, and generally shot handling due to a completely worn joint on this piece.

OEM Part # is 45203-04021

I have some threads and links saved regarding this issue, if anyone else is dealing with wandering steering or a loud clunk over even moderately rough pavement.

Is OEM just worth it? Why should I short my steering quality with an aftermarket part? Or do these OEM parts just gouge us for our cash for the brand?

 

I'm not willing to gamble my life for $90 . my life is worth more to me than that LOL

 

You can rebuild it for ~$20. There is a thread tto replace that ujoint with one from an atv. The thread has the exact part number

 

All Balls 19-1010

https://www.allballsracing.com/u-joint/19-1010.html

 

Had them do mine during frame swap.
Over 200 from the dealer here.
I got my oem parts from here.

https://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth...-gas-engine/steering-cat/steering-column-scat