Hey Guys,
As the topic suggests, I'm in need of a new Steering Rack (or a rebuild) for my Prado. The mechanic says the seals inside are busted and it's leaking so needs to be rebuilt.
I just wanted to post up here and get some info/opinions on how I should go about this.
Now I know I can either go a rebuild or a new/aftermarket Steering Rack.
Here is where I am unsure.
I've searched on eBay and there are a fair few aftermarket options on the cheaper side. Has anyone had any experience with these aftermarket racks? The two I was kind of looking at were $271.5 which seems a bit cheap to me... And another one for $495 (links for reference at the bottom) which seems a bit more reasonable although I don't know why (maybe because more expensive means better quality?). Has anyone had any experience or have any info on aftermarket racks?
Also is it even worth it to go aftermarket or should I just get my current one (Original Part) rebuilt?
Does anyone have any info on general pricing for rebuilds or know anyone around Sydney I could contact?
Also just for reference I have a 1996 Toyota Prado, 1KZTE, KZJ95R (Japanese Import Model however I'm pretty sure its the same as the 2000 Aus version?)
Any and all help appreciated.
Links for the eBay parts:
$271.5:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Power-St...oAAOSwDmxcUUuF
$495:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Stee...AAAOSw9~RXJetx
Thanks in advance you legends,
Chad
As the topic suggests, I'm in need of a new Steering Rack (or a rebuild) for my Prado. The mechanic says the seals inside are busted and it's leaking so needs to be rebuilt.
I just wanted to post up here and get some info/opinions on how I should go about this.
Now I know I can either go a rebuild or a new/aftermarket Steering Rack.
Here is where I am unsure.
I've searched on eBay and there are a fair few aftermarket options on the cheaper side. Has anyone had any experience with these aftermarket racks? The two I was kind of looking at were $271.5 which seems a bit cheap to me... And another one for $495 (links for reference at the bottom) which seems a bit more reasonable although I don't know why (maybe because more expensive means better quality?). Has anyone had any experience or have any info on aftermarket racks?
Also is it even worth it to go aftermarket or should I just get my current one (Original Part) rebuilt?
Does anyone have any info on general pricing for rebuilds or know anyone around Sydney I could contact?
Also just for reference I have a 1996 Toyota Prado, 1KZTE, KZJ95R (Japanese Import Model however I'm pretty sure its the same as the 2000 Aus version?)
Any and all help appreciated.
Links for the eBay parts:
$271.5:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Power-St...oAAOSwDmxcUUuF
$495:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Stee...AAAOSw9~RXJetx
Thanks in advance you legends,
Chad
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