New vs Remanufactured Steering Racks

[joshik]

I posted in an old post a week or so ago about replacing a steering rack and whether to get a new or remanufactured one and the price differences. I thought I'd share some info.

Remanufactured:
I think there are some reputable remanufacturing shops out there such as CVJ Axels in Colorado. I've read good things about them. I think ppl buy CV Axels from them as well here on this board. Assuming they are top notch here are the numbers:

$575 for remanufactured rack with NON-OEM inner tie rods(plus core deposit of $250)
$50-$70 to ship it to me in California
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$635 ($60 shipping guestimate. No tax for non-CO residents)

+ $60 to ship back my core. Totally guessing. Maybe more, maybe less?
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$695 TOTAL
Plus the hassle of shipping back your core


NEW OEM FROM TOYOTA:
I found one at Boch Toyota of Massachusetts. Retail is $998

$611.70 for the NEW OEM Rack with OEM ITR and OEM OTR (was not expecting new OTR)
$87 shipping
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$700 TOTAL OUT THE DOOR SHIPPED TO MY HOUSE ALL NEW OEM with ITR and OTR

WOW, what a deal. The OTRs alone is prob $200. Kinda no brainer.

And maybe I can sell my old rack? Not sure. I saw some for sale on ebay.

Part# 44200-35061
44200-35061 - Gear Assembly - 2003-2005 Toyota 4Runner | Boch Toyota South


Hope this helps!

 

[MikeinNH67]

Interesting info, no brainer for sure. I've bought reman'd units for Hondas from the Rackdoctor. He still has a site (used to sell on Ebay)but it doesn't seem to work properly anymore so maybe he's on the way out.

 

[AuSeeker]

No brainer for sure, just an FYI, the OTRs are $56.41 each.

45046-39505 - Outer Tie Rod - 2003-2009 Toyota | Boch Toyota South