Custom power steering lines anyone?

[Steve240]

I'm wondering if anyone has made custom flex lines for there 3rd gen. I tired to save my lines as best I could 2 years ago, sanded them down and used protective paint but my return line cracked wide open yesterday. It's band aided with a soft line right now but I'm sure my high pressure line isn't to far behind.

I've tried searching but have not come up with anyone making custom lines. I can figure out what fittings I need on my own once's I have it pulled apart but it would be ideal to be able to pre order everything so I'm only under there once.

It also looks like I have to disconnect the rack to get at the lines. I was thinking I might as well do poly bushings at the same time. Are there any other parts that are easier to install with the rack removed?

 

[shadow247]

I'm not sure if they have one in your area, but there is a company called Pirtek that does custom hydraulic hose repair. I have used them before to repair a power steering line on an older vehicle. It cost about 100 bucks vs 700 for the new lines.

Pirtek Fluid Systems - Specialists in Hydraulic and Industrial Hose, Hose Fittings & Accessories - Looks like they do operate in Canada as well.

 

[Steve240]

^ Right on, could be an option I'll price out. I have a local company in mind i've already used to make lines for my car. He charge 50 a line so I know I can do this cheaper than oem. I just need to figure out the thread pitch of the power steering pump and the rack. I was hoping I could figure it out before taking it apart.

on a side note that steering rack is a pia to take off. I looked at it last night, wtf was toyota thinking with that centre bolt. The weld nut is one you can access! I'm not looking forward to removing this thing.

 

[Greg_Canada]

rockauto.com sells brand new lines and they aren't very expensive.

 

[Steve240]

Wow really good call! 150 bucks cad for both lines.... is rock auto canadian? why are the price's in cad? I always thought that was an american company. Either way even if there are duties this is a better choice. Thanks I would have never thought to check them out.

American - comes to 250 with shipping/taxes, not terrible but I'm still going to look into custom before I make the purchase. I'll update this thread with the out come.

 

[Greg_Canada]

No no they are american, you could try giving the part numbers to a local parts supplier. I've done that on some parts and they've been able to find them for me.

Where are you in Canada? I get my stuff shipped to the border (niagara falls) and go pick it up there, save a load on shipping / duty / taxes

 

[Steve240]

I got everything out last night and realized on my 97 I have a unique bando bolt on the power steering pump that has vacuum lines. This fitting is preventing me from running lines made at a hydrualic shop so it looks like I'm back to oem. Thanks again for the rockauto suggestion I'll be ordering them from there.