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What is the word on steering rack brands these days?

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Old 09-11-16, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Banshee365
You're talking about rack o-rings?
No for the PS pump and just 2 small ones and of course the ones for the rack will not be cheap price wise either, so it doesn't matter what oring your talking about.
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I inquired with Javier at McGrath Lexus in Chicago about a new steering rack for 1990-1994 LS400...apparently Lexus offers a rebuilt unit using correct OEM parts.

My recollection is $300-400 range without outer tie rods....new rack is apparently no longer available.

Perhaps a Forum member will confirm this...
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Originally Posted by dicer
No for the PS pump and just 2 small ones and of course the ones for the rack will not be cheap price wise either, so it doesn't matter what oring your talking about.
There is actually a huge difference. You can get the entire reseal kit for the vane pump from Toyota for $32.

04446-50011
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Originally Posted by Banshee365
There is actually a huge difference. You can get the entire reseal kit for the vane pump from Toyota for $32.

04446-50011
Cool is that the same pump as used in gen 1's?
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Originally Posted by dicer
Cool is that the same pump as used in gen 1's?
Yes. The most current p/n is 04446-30173. I have used this kit to rebuild a 96 pump before. The quality is top notch. The body o-rings are of a different composition and are labeled and bagged separately showing which is which. This sort of kit is one of the reasons I love Toyota. Things like this reseal kit, the starter rebuild kit, and even the OEM wiper blade rubber availability makes repairing these cars usually much cheaper than other brands while still repairing with the best quality.
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Default Starter rebuild kit

Do you have the p/n for the starter rebuild kit and which years does it cover?Thanks.
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Ok I understand the thread getting derailed to pump rebuild kits, at least that's associated with the steering rack. But now were talking about STARTER rebuild kits??????
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Originally Posted by bradland
Ok I understand the thread getting derailed to pump rebuild kits, at least that's associated with the steering rack. But now were talking about STARTER rebuild kits??????
Simmer down there chief...
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Old 09-12-16, 05:51 PM
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Well then please start rebuilding thread. And enter the part numbers, as it is a huge hassel going to the Toyota dealer here since they are owned by the same outfit that owns the Lexus dealer ship. The Toyota dealer doesn't want to take customers away from Lexus. So I really need lots of help cross reffing the part numbers.
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Originally Posted by dicer
Well then please start rebuilding thread. And enter the part numbers, as it is a huge hassel going to the Toyota dealer here since they are owned by the same outfit that owns the Lexus dealer ship. The Toyota dealer doesn't want to take customers away from Lexus. So I really need lots of help cross reffing the part numbers.
I'll send you a PM to keep us out of trouble.
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Originally Posted by Banshee365
Yes. The most current p/n is 04446-30173. I have used this kit to rebuild a 96 pump before. The quality is top notch. The body o-rings are of a different composition and are labeled and bagged separately showing which is which. This sort of kit is one of the reasons I love Toyota. Things like this reseal kit, the starter rebuild kit, and even the OEM wiper blade rubber availability makes repairing these cars usually much cheaper than other brands while still repairing with the best quality.
I can confirm that is the correct PN - 04446-30173 - that I used to rebuild the pump in my '91. I paid $29.93 for it from Park Place Lexus, a few years ago.
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i have a rebuilt ps pump sitting here. anyone interested let me know. i paid 75 to get it rebuilt plus the cost of the kit and shipping. pm me....https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ring-pump.html
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