This is the first time that I have posted, but I have doing a lot of digging around on this site and it has been very informative. Thank you for sharing all the knowledge. To get on with the story..... I recently picked up a 97 runner that I think needs a new steering rack. Found an old thread on here from February 2005 that discussed this issue and it referenced Buy Steering.com that has them at a decent price. I gave them a call and they were willing to drop the price down to $295 from $350.
Can anyone provide me a little more info on how to install the new part?
Thank you in advance.

 

I've replaced mine twice.
Here is a good thread/how to.

Also check out these threads.

While you have the new rack out of the truck I would/did replace the new rubber bushings with a set of poly bushings.

 

Thanks for the links, however the second link you posted doesnt bring anything up. Looks like a job that I am going to need help with.

 

Its really not that bad to do. Make sure you have the right tools, especially line wrenches for the hoses

 

My second link was a search. Do an advanced search with: KEYWORD-steering rack, USER NAME-Gerdo, SEARCH IN FORUM-95.5-2004 Tacaoma & 96-2002 4runners. You will find some more good info.

 

The search did bring up a lot of great info, thanks again for posting that!!! By the way I have the poly bushings on order and should be here by saturday. I will attempt them when the new rack arrives next week.

 

hey GERDO, tell me where you got that prerunner light bar. Was it a custom fab?

 

Homebuilt! Sorry, I barely have time to build my own stuff. I still have to finish my rear bumper. Build a front bumper for my 4runner, one for my son's Xterra and one for my other son's Jeep TJ. It may be available when I build my front bumper. I'm very happy with how it came out but the stock bumper is the weak piont.

 

yeah, no worries. My buddy made one like it that attatched to the ends of the vehicle frame, was wondering where yours attatched to. looks good tho.