87 7MGTE Steering Rack removal?

DaShady1

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Jan 18, 2011
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So I am trying to get ready for the big Supra meet and I and striping this car apart to replace some of the over 20 year old stuff and I come to this shock looking thing on the rack. My questions are. What is this thing called? What does this thing do? Do I need this thing on the car for powers steering reasons? I looked online at the TSRM they did not have a picture of it in the diagram. I looked in the Supra book that i have and there was no pic in there.
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It is shot, you can slide it in and out with one hand.
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Where can I get a new one? If you know, please share your knowledge.
 

DaShady1

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Jan 18, 2011
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found out that it is called a "Damper" or Stabillizer. Does anyone know where to get one, besides toyota who wants $220 for the thing.