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Cost of repair, thoughts?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BeardedTacoma, May 15, 2018.

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  1. Aug 18, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    There's no way it's an OEM rack for that price, an OEM rack alone is at least $500 brand new. I would try and find out what kind of rack they are going to use, because a lot of the aftermarket racks for our trucks tend to start leaking again much faster than an OEM one. If your truck is stock and just a commuter it might not be so bad though.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2021 at 3:04 PM
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    Yea I'll find out. Oh yea for sure they're not OEM, hands down. But I don't think the other shops were offering OEM racks either. The shops that did tell me the brand were all the racks I've seen online, which were around $200-$350 online, non OEM.

    The rack and pinion shop has good reviews and are local, been in business for 30 years so I thought I'd take a shot. I use my truck as a commuter mostly and the occasional off-roading. Nothing crazy, pretty much stock, except for a 2in front lift to level out the truck.
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    How did this end?
    Is there a feller on here tuning up racks? I am at the point where the leaking needs fixing not topping off. Always aiming for OEM.
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    Sounds about right if it’s from a dealer using oem parts. Everything has gone up lately from parts to labor.
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2022 at 7:49 AM
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    Is there a reason people don't rebuild these racks? It looks quite simple mechanically.
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2022 at 9:38 PM
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    My previous owner put a new rack in, not sure where he got it. How firm should the steering feel, that is, effort at the wheel?…
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2022 at 10:12 PM
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    It's it OEM? If so it'll say 'Toyoda' (with a D) on the rack. If it's OEM and not leaking I wouldn't worry about it. If something's wonky with the power steering then I'd be looking at the PS pump.
     
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