Steering gear/Rack and Pinion?

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:46 am

Has anyone replaced theirs themselves? How hard is it? Dealer wants $1100 to do it, and pats are $580

On newmoparparts.com, I found the gear for $380, probably does not come with the bushings, and those are $50 at dealer.

Can I re-use the boots and tie rod ends from my old rack?

Not much time until Moab, and will be moving The end of this month plus there is the bumper mounting, so Time is at a premium.

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:56 pm

Well, Just ordered the rack from New Mopar parts.com, and hopefully it will get here before I move. I will try to do a write up when I do the replacement. I will try to do it w/o removing the LCA's and w/o fully dropping the front akle, just that front mount. Either way, all said and done, I think it will cost me as much as the part alone from the dealer to get it done.
Any help will be awesome, I will be doing it on a Saturday at the auto hobby shop here on USAFA. Most likely first half of April... Depends on the bumper and move schedule.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Mar 11, 2006 2:19 pm

What was wrong with it? I would think you would be able to re-use the tie rod ends+boots if you dont rip them trying to get them off and nothing is wrong with them. Im not to sure though, just guessing.

allyrand · **Posted:** Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:49 pm

if you havn't bought anything yet let me know..I have a rack and pinion for sale...thanks...Wally

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Sun Mar 12, 2006 2:06 am

Thanks Wally, but I already ordered it, and with how musch of a PIA it will be to replace, I am just going to bite the bullet and go new with a warranty on this one.

Steering gear/Rack and Pinion?

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