Rack and pinion leak

Came across this. Going to look up more info on it. Pretty cool they have a whole video how to change you rack.

 

Something to look into i guess.

 

@Dracko This is the OEM rack that I purchased for my son's 06 Dbl Cab 2WD from McGeorge Toyota online. This should fit 04-06 Dbl Cab...a different part is used on the Access/Single cabs.

https://toyotaonlineparts.mcgeorget...SR-5/Rack-and-Pinion/63317395/442500C030.html

 

I would be careful with that front end "kit" definitely would not use those lower ball joints.

 

Thanks for sharing that, you know you’re getting the best with OE. I just struggle to fork out the cash sometimes.

 

I don't think any of us on here are necessarily rich, and most of us struggle with the cost of OEM.

That said, there's somethign to be said about how long OEM already lasted and will last on the replacement part, and knowing you'll probably buy 2, maybe 3 aftermarket units in the time a new OEM will last ... aftermarket will likely cost more in the long run, and definitely create more labor. I've rarely in my lifetime seen aftermarket parts last even half as long as OEM *especially* with the shit-quality of parts these days.

Ultimately, it's your money, your budget. But there is a valid, financially sensible reason for replacing with OEM when you can't get the same part direct from Toyota's suppliers (Denso, Aisin, or sometimes Bosch, Hitachi).

Another tidbit of advice. Toyota also supplies remanufactured parts. If you have a part number, try adding "84" to the end of it. Like:

43430-0C010 => CV axle, new
43430-0C010-84 => CV axle, refurbished
(note: The new part numbering seems to remove the dashes, like 434300C010 and 434300C01084)
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I've found in the Toyota Parts system where they won't list the remanufactured part. Like @16CMTXED posted a link to the steering rack, 442500C030. I went to Toyota Parts website and plugged in 442500C03084 and lo and behold, at one point, they sold it remanufactured but none are currently available. However, it's not marked as 'Discontinued', so maybe it will become available at some point.

 

I couldn’t agree more Shifty, long term planning OEM is the way to go…and in some cases, the only way. But I have been relatively lucky with some aftermarket parts too, so when if I can replace for a 1/3 or in some cases, 1/4 of the OEM price, I’ll often roll the dice. But I’m definitely not disputing your logic, it makes more sense in the long run.

And thank you very much for that interesting piece of info regarding refurbished PN’s, very cool! and worth keeping an eye on or checking some locations up here in Canada.