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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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i've never been one for rack and pinion steering... doesn't seem beefy enough for pickups IMHO. I wish there was a conversion kit to convert em back to a gear box with a pinion arm.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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im no expert, but to me that sounds high. are you replacing, or rebuilding?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1997 lariat 4.6
i've never been one for rack and pinion steering... doesn't seem beefy enough for pickups IMHO. I wish there was a conversion kit to convert em back to a gear box with a pinion arm.
Rack and pinion is far superior and can take a lot more abuse. I can twist a MOOG idler arm on depend. I can't get warranty on them any more.

As for price. Seams low to me. 2-3 hours to replace so $230-$345. $400-$600 for the rack. $100 for alignment. I'm yet to find a rebuild kit for any steering rack.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Yeah racks are nearly 400 and are 150-200 in core charge. Seems low. Usually your 800-1000
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Mine has a slow leak also but it's because of my own stupidity. Every Wednesday I have to top it off with fluid

If you're going to rebuild it do yourself a favor and find another rebuild kit. None of that Duralast stuff seems to last longer than a couple months.
 
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