Steering rack Rebuild.
- Thread starter Zumtizzle
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IJ.;1447348 said:
Ian you shouldnt be allowed to answer questions on if something is DIY friendly. Not only do you have more skills, tools, and experience than most shops, but you also machine your own tools lol.
Zumtizzle;1447375 said:Hmmm.
I guess that's that.
Zumi, Im not saying you couldnt pull it off! Just probably would have to buy the tools...or buy ians.
Toyota SST's added up to 70 Bucks.
Sorry i forgot to let you guys know, project is still on!
I'll keep updating this as i go.
Steering Rack Bushings, and Subframe bushings are on their way, to my knowledge. (Thanks Clueless.)
If i'm dropping the subframe i'm rebuilding the rack, and that's for sure!
This is probably going to take a while....as i'm going to be outta town for a few days. But i'll discuss rebuilding, the PPS rack!
Sorry i forgot to let you guys know, project is still on!
I'll keep updating this as i go.
Steering Rack Bushings, and Subframe bushings are on their way, to my knowledge. (Thanks Clueless.)
If i'm dropping the subframe i'm rebuilding the rack, and that's for sure!
This is probably going to take a while....as i'm going to be outta town for a few days. But i'll discuss rebuilding, the PPS rack!
Update: Called OTC/SPX http://toyota.spx.com/hwtordr.aspx
2/3 of the sst's are in stock...
The expander isn't in stock would be December 14th till i got it and the tech guy didn't have an equal.
Hung Up, and decided to call Hands on tools. (tech guy wasn't cool) http://www.handsontools.com
VERY HELPFUL! Will call me tomorrow after he pulls some strings....
Also having Part Number Confusion 09631-20070 vs. 09631-20070-01. :lol:
If i can't get the expander. I'll have it made; will pay for materials, and labor!
Also Clueless sent me a PM saying the Bushings Should be on the way.....lol
2/3 of the sst's are in stock...
The expander isn't in stock would be December 14th till i got it and the tech guy didn't have an equal.
Hung Up, and decided to call Hands on tools. (tech guy wasn't cool) http://www.handsontools.com
VERY HELPFUL! Will call me tomorrow after he pulls some strings....
Also having Part Number Confusion 09631-20070 vs. 09631-20070-01. :lol:
If i can't get the expander. I'll have it made; will pay for materials, and labor!
Also Clueless sent me a PM saying the Bushings Should be on the way.....lol
UPDATE #2 Bad News!
04445-14020 (Rack Seal Kit)
Is discontinued by toyota.
I'm forced to go aftermarket.
04445-14020 (Rack Seal Kit)
Is discontinued by toyota.
I'm forced to go aftermarket.
It's a 109k mile car.
(fingers crossed)
The rack probably doesn't leak....i'm a little ocd....i'm going to try vac testing it first before i proceed.
(fingers crossed)
The rack probably doesn't leak....i'm a little ocd....i'm going to try vac testing it first before i proceed.
Update #3:
Spoke with a bud who's a machinist.
Said he'll do it pending some blueprints or sizing of the taper/expansion!
I'm running late.
I'm going to shave and hop in the shower; then onto the road to the bay area!
Spoke with a bud who's a machinist.
Said he'll do it pending some blueprints or sizing of the taper/expansion!
I'm running late.
I'm going to shave and hop in the shower; then onto the road to the bay area!
Update
Got the call today. The Seal Expander SST is discontinued.
One is going to have to be fabbed up; lucky for me i have a guy who will do this for me!
Just put a 400 dollar champion parts order through today; so i didn't order the seal compressor sst's or seal kit from rockauto.com yet. I'd loved to have a toyota rebuild kit if it wasn't disco as well....
Got the call today. The Seal Expander SST is discontinued.
One is going to have to be fabbed up; lucky for me i have a guy who will do this for me!
Just put a 400 dollar champion parts order through today; so i didn't order the seal compressor sst's or seal kit from rockauto.com yet. I'd loved to have a toyota rebuild kit if it wasn't disco as well....
Would it be cheaper to just put an aftermarket rack in? I dont really know what they go for. I was thinking about doing this as well, my power steering is a little weak. I already know i need a new pump though. Already rebuilt the pump with new seals to stop it from leaking, but now it whines.
I did mine and just used tools from around the shop. A large socket, large open end wrench, piece of pipe, etc.
