Estimate for Replacement of Steering Rack Boots for 2007 Tacoma

Hello All! I just joined this forum. Got a price of over $900 to replace the steering rack boots on my Tacoma. Seems kind of high for 2 $12 parts. Watched a couple of videos as to how it is done. Nothing I want to try to do myself or have a friend attempt. This was not an estimate from a dealer but from a local mechanic. Been taking my truck there for years but first time I kind of felt might be taken advantage of. Someone who never had worked on my truck before. Doe's this sound about right? Thanks in advance.

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld

 

Welcome to TW…Like mentioned above, get a few more estimates.

 

Thanks all, I had expected them to give me a detailed estimate. Red Flag alert which is why I joined this forum. I will call on Monday and ask more questions now that I know the right ones to ask. I reached out to a dealer which may be the best route to go since I am now wondering it the problems are related to some recalls except a call back on Monday.

 

Just an update. I did have to have the entire Rack and Pinion Assembly replaced along with an alignment done on my truck. Total cost $947. Was given the detail estimate I had asked for. Note: Kind of funny. I did inquire cost from a Dealer and was told someone would get back to me. 4 days later they wanted to know what 'vehicle' I was interested in to purchase. Thanks to all who responded. I at least knew the right questions to ask from the advice I got here.