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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Steering Rack replacement
Looks like I will need to have the rack replaced.>>How long should it take and what sort of price should it cost to have this done?
 
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Thats about a 4hr job. I got a used one if need be.
 
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Mine needs the same thing.. Theyre not cheap at all... Firestones quote was $1800+ for the rack and tie rods. But i found one on rockauto.com for $480 that ill just install myself with some help
 
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Steering rack
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Thats about a 4hr job. I got a used one if need be.
Way thanks for the offer but I think I will go with a new one or a rebuilt one Cheers
 
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