Rack & Pinion Replacement Help

[HoosierSR5]

Hey guys, I am replacing the rack on my 2000 SR5 and I am having difficulty getting the pressure and return line fittings to break loose. I sprayed them and plan to leave them overnight in hopes that they will break loose tomorrow. Does anyone have suggestions if I can't get these to break loose? It doesn't help that they are a pain in the neck to get to. Should I just cut them and replace the lines? Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[HoosierSR5]

Well, I guess this is not a common problem. Just to follow up, I ended up pulling the lines and installing new ones with the rack. This was not a cheap solution either. The pressure and return lines together cost around $360 from Toyota. I decided to go with aftermarket from O'Reilly and the lines were $218. I also had difficulty getting the pinch joint separated from the steering gear so I had to pull that from a different point in order to pull the rack. Then I was able to get a hammer on it to pound it off. :ybrick: