PLEASE HELP! how do I keep getting the same wrong part?

OK so this is kind of embarrassing, but please help me understand why I keep getting the wrong part.

I need to replace my Power steering pressure hose.

I’ve removed the old one and started installing the new (ordered off rockauto for $43) then discovered the threads are not fitting well or snug like the old one.

Looking at both, it’s clear the older one is shorter than the new one.

Can’t return it since started installing but no biggie, I then take the old hose to auto zone and show the guy what I need, but he brings me the same one I bought from rock auto, with the longer thread male so it can’t secure down properly.

Am I ordering the wrong one and how is that possible if I’m entering my info correctly?

Someone please help me figure out what I’m doing wrong to get this same part twice, and thanks in advance for your help, this has been a headache

 

I don't know that it matters unless the longer threads cause the end to physically hit another part. Try it and see if it seals.

 

How are you determining the part number?
Go to this site: https://toyota-usa.epc-data.com/tundra
Enter your VIN where it askes for your frame number, then navigate to your part. That will tell you the correct part number.

 

I’ve tried installing it but it won’t seat properly, like it won’t screw in entirely

 

Thank you I will try this now

 

Ok so it looks like the part number is 44410-0C082, can I just put that into rock auto and get the right part that way?

 

Aah, that's a little unfortunate. USUALLY, you're better off getting a part OEM from Toyota. They run regular discounts through their online portal and that's compounded by regular promotions, so you can often get genuine OEM parts for as much as 50 percent off. But, that particular part, it seems that Toyota only sell the whole assembly. Even with the online discount, that's $600 ish. Maybe as low as $450 if they do a 25 percent sale Around July 4th. Way too much for what you want. Hopefully others can chime in with what they used to replace that one particular hose.

However, the concept holds true. Use the site I gave you to find actual part numbers. Then try to buy OEM for wear and tear parts (Brakes, ball joints, hoses etc). This dealer also doesn't charge sales tax for out of state. https://autoparts.serratoyota.com/

They (and other participating dealers) already give good discounts, and several times throughout the year, they will give 15-25 percent off those already discounted prices. That makes them often close to after market, but way higher quality.

 

Give this some time to circulate this morning. I feel like you aren't the first to have this issue, or one similar.

 

The o-ring is what makes the seal, not the threads. The length of the threads shouldn't matter. Are the threads fully engaging when you hand tighten?

 

The below post was from a member concerning same size difference and showing correct Rock Auto part. It is post #37 if link doesn’t go there.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/power-steering-leak.48461/page-2#post-2562391



https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7659212&pt=7320&jsn=1

 

You may find it easier if you release any other mounts to the power steering lines and then connect the rack pressure connector first and then go back and get the other mounts to fit. You need a lot of free play in the line to get the connection to fit.

 

This. ^^

But if you really want to know, you can plug the part number (sometimes need to remove hyphen) at RA, and they'll spit out the parts that are known-equal (usually). Are any of these the part you ordered? Sunsong is what a lot of people on here use.

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My hard lines leaked at the rubber so I bought the Sunsong from RA and cannabilized the rubber parts since Toyota doesn’t sell individually.

 

Buy your parts from and OEM supplier and all your troubles will disappear. A truck is the sum of its parts, best parts make for best trucks. Would you buy a truck from a RockAuto factory?

Toyota Parts | Online Store: Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories | Ourisman Toyota Parts| Official Toyota Online Store

 

The PS lines are prohibitively expensive to go OEM.

 

Agreed. It's actually insulting what they charge for them... considering what they are.