I was making a left turn and my runner didnt want to go back to straight and I ended up crossing into the opposite lane and tore off the bumper of a hyduai elantra with tire. when i got out to check if the woman and her child were ok i looked under my hood and saw that the bolts that hold the u joint from the steering gear to the steering column shaft were broke. Anyone know what this part is ???

I guess the yota gods weren't happy with me today.

 

Rag Joint...

 

where can I find a new one?

 

All the normal places...depending on what you want to spend.

Junkyard
Local part stores
Dealer. (My preferred preference)

This is a steering part, only go quality. I guess you have seen what bad steering components can do...

 

yea autozone didnt know what i was talking about and it didnt help that i didnt have a part number. Guess I'm off to toyota bright and early.
It just trips me out about 2 months ago I rebuilt my steering gear and i inspected that rubber from dry rot, cracks, and creases

 

$88 at toyota for that rag joint

 

Not bad...