Steering box question
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Steering box question
Just need a couple of opinions. Got a 91 4runner, and the steering box is done. It had a ton of play, and recently sprung a major leak. Just need to know what's a better plan of action.
Rebuild it for $50-$100? Would the rebuild get rid of the play?
Or
Buy an eBay used one for $125? Supposed to not leak and have little or no play.
I'm soon to be running some slightly heavier tires as well. Thanks for the help.
Rebuild it for $50-$100? Would the rebuild get rid of the play?
Or
Buy an eBay used one for $125? Supposed to not leak and have little or no play.
I'm soon to be running some slightly heavier tires as well. Thanks for the help.
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Rebuild it. Rockauto.com...less than $12 for a seal kit. They are easy to rebuild, intimidating but easy. Where's it leaking from?
There's an adjustment to remove play on the top of the gearbox...
There's an adjustment to remove play on the top of the gearbox...
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You may be able to just get that washer, its a steel impregnated rubber oring washer. However, it may be cheaper to buy the whole rebuild kit as opposed to JUST that oring/washer thingy...
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I'd say 70% of it is. I'm ordering all new tie rods, ball joints, idler and pitman arms. I know they are in need of replacement. The play may be acceptable after that. Found the kit for $22, or $50 depending on what month the truck was made
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EDIT: Even though the kit I just found on Rockauto.com goes for $22-$30 (my truck is an '88), O'reilly sells the GATES brand kit ($30 at rockauto) for $115. Just a warning for anyone thinking of buying from a brick and mortar...
Last edited by babyfood1217; 08-21-2011 at 11:31 AM.
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