Frame Replacement - dealer wants to charge $550 for a new steering rack

for only $150 difference on something as key as a rack I would go with factory new oem one every time

that said I would see if they will swap it out if you bring in the new rack?

remanufactured factory oem racks go for right around $300-$350

either way I would stick to factory oem for the rack either remanufactured or brand new. last time I checked, brand new factory racks were priced around $1,500 so im not sure that $720 wasn't really a remanufactured one

 

I would get the OEM and price match a better price for 600.00, If you Need to replace it later it will cost you an extra 400 for labor and 100 for alignment, so your ahead of the game by 500.00 even if you pay a little more for the part now

 

my dealer and I went for a ride in my truck and completely through it stem to stern on the lift as well to document the trucks condition and all its components in it's current state. They sent me the list via email for my confirmation on the things and whether I wanted them addressed or ignored. Anything outside of those issues become theirs during the swap now