Opinions on changing steering rack

[knightsfs4]

The bushings on my tie rods need to be replaced and the tie rods are shot. Napa stocks a remanufactured rack for $325 and Toyota is about $430. I've seen on rockauto they're about $200. What would be best to go with?

Jack

 

[nevada]

The bushings on my tie rods need to be replaced and the tie rods are shot. Napa stocks a remanufactured rack for $325 and Toyota is about $430. I've seen on rockauto they're about $200. What would be best to go with?

Jack

um, change the tie rods.

why would you change the entire rack if the TRE's are bad?

 

[knightsfs4]

The system is leaking.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Is it possible to get new seal with the inner tie rods (we don't replace many inners, just whole racks so I don't remember), if it is I would just go with that. If not a new rack may not be a bad idea.

 

[knightsfs4]

What is the best option to replace the rack?

 

[HokieRunner]

I went with CVJ after researching all my options. 2nd best to a brand new one from toyota IMO.

 

[Paisano]

What is the best option to replace the rack?

I recently went w/ that $200 one from Rockauto, the AAE 3473N on an '05 2WD, so far so good. Between 1500-2000 miles on it now.