Nelsonmd

Hey folks, I need to replace my steering rack, and I am trying to decide which to get. As you probably know, there are some strong opinions out there about all reman's being bad, and cheap brand failing very quickly, but OEM's being super expensive, so I could use some advice on where to source my replacement.

Napa Premium Reman'd: $320
OEM New: $650 Shipped
Toyotasteering.com: $370 shipped

I have also read about Safari LTD, saying their's are "re-engineered" to be stronger, but I don't know anything about them either, or their price.

I have been reading as many threads on this as I can find here, on TTORA, and t4r.org, but I haven't found any reviews of toyotasteering or Napa specifically. I read elsewhere that Napa racks are actually A1 Cardone, but that was on a Honda forum, so I'm not sure if all their racks are Cardone. Either way, I have read mixed reviews of Cardone racks.

So let me know your opinions on what I should get. I want to order ASAP so I can do the install this coming saturday. Lucas oil stop leak is getting me through the week, but I don't really want to let it go much longer than I have to.


For some background, my rack started to leak slowly, I thought it was coming from the banjo joint on the pump, so I took it off, cleaned it, and put it back on, but it still leaked. I finally noticed that it was actually leaking from the rack, and last week I started losing the entire reservoir on my commute to work, so I have been going through fluid fast. I put in stop leak yesterday to try to help me limp through the week until I can replace the rack and it seems to be working somewhat.

mynameistommy510

I picked up a remaned one from advance auto parts. Has been holding up well for at least 3 years now. Even with a 3 inch OME lift. Good time to pick up new bushings and TREs as well.

Nelsonmd

Yeah, I got the Napa one installed this weekend. For future reference, the guys at Napa said that their racks are A1 Cardone.

It seems fine for now, the steering is nice and tight.