Rack and pinion

[Ginganinja97]

Have a power steeering leak in the steering rack and im trying to figure out if it would be easier to just get a new 1 or replace the seals a friend asked if the seals are on the inside of it or outside of the steering rack

 

[C420sailor]

Get a replacement.

 

[Ginganinja97]

Thats what i was leaning towards but figured id ask which is easier since my friend mentioned the seals

 

[C420sailor]

Changing the rack is enough of a pain in the ass (on a 5.0 anyway…not sure what you’ve got) that I would just swap in a replacement unit. Higher chances of success, plus god only knows what you need to rebuild a rack properly.

 

[Ginganinja97]

Changing the rack is enough of a pain in the ass (on a 5.0 anyway…not sure what you’ve got) that I would just swap in a replacement unit. Higher chances of success, plus god only knows what you need to rebuild a rack properly.

My engine is the 4.0 SOHC everyone says to stay away from

 

[donalds]

Use one of these to remove the rack works great
It's called a transverse engine Support bar

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[410Fortune]

You only need to lift the w fine a little if it’s the 5.0
With your sohc engine you can change the steering rack without touching the engine

Change the rack, use a good reman from Napa or carquest
Fixing a seal in the rack is like pointless even if you manage to change the seal chances are some internal issue will cause it to leak again

 

[Ginganinja97]

You only need to lift the w fine a little if it’s the 5.0
With your sohc engine you can change the steering rack without touching the engine

Change the rack, use a good reman from Napa or carquest
Fixing a seal in the rack is like pointless even if you manage to change the seal chances are some internal issue will cause it to leak

i normally go with parts from bumper to bumper unless im up visiting my uncle who works for napa cause i find napa charges an arm and a leg for stuff, i do avoid canadian tire for parts though

 

[donalds]

You only need to lift the w fine a little if it’s the 5.0
With your sohc engine you can change the steering rack without touching the engine

Change the rack, use a good reman from Napa or carquest
Fixing a seal in the rack is like pointless even if you manage to change the seal chances are some internal issue will cause it to leak again

I had to lift my engine about a inch For the rack bushings it was a pain
Then I had to do the oil pan
The lift makes it way easier imo
Btw I don't have a car lift

 

[Pete Deering]

Use one of these to remove the rack works great
It's called a transverse engine Support bar

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Where did you get that?

 

[Pete Deering]

You only need to lift the w fine a little if it’s the 5.0
With your sohc engine you can change the steering rack without touching the engine

Change the rack, use a good reman from Napa or carquest
Fixing a seal in the rack is like pointless even if you manage to change the seal chances are some internal issue will cause it to leak again

After three reman unit (2 to 3 years) ,I purchased a new unit. Its expensive, hopefully it will last 20 years.

 

[Ginganinja97]

After three reman unit (2 to 3 years) ,I purchased a new unit. Its expensive, hopefully it will last 20 years.

Ya price the parts store i called told me about 300 and i plan on changing bothe the outter tie rods at the same time since i need to do 1 of them anyways

 

[donalds]

Where did you get that?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08LMQPR4R/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFHNjdGVVZEQzRIRUcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1ODUzNzIzRDVETzBVTVRIWFg1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3OTMzNjkzTDBMWDhGTUNWNjBEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfaHFwX3Bob25lX3NoYXJlZCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdA==&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfcGhvbmVfc2hhcmVk

 

[fast_dave]

Just sayin'

To ensure long P/S Rack & P/S Pump life, run a GENUINE 3/8" Magnefine (brand) Filter on the return line from the Factory Cooler back to the P/S Pump.

Available on Amazon = $22 for the filter & $5 Shipping

Carry on -

 

[Ginganinja97]

Just sayin'

To ensure long P/S Rack Life, run a GENUINE 3/8" Magnefine (brand) Filter on the return line from the cooler.

Available on Amazon = $22 for the filter & $5 Shipping

Carry on -

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Alright

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’ve been rather bored, and looking to get into a project. Maybe I’ll build one of these.

 

[DannyW]

After three reman unit (2 to 3 years) ,I purchased a new unit. Its expensive, hopefully it will last 20 years.

I just changed the rack in my 95 - used a new Edelman unit instead of reman. Works a charm. Best this truck has ever handled.
-Dan

 

[Pete Deering]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08LMQPR4R/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFHNjdGVVZEQzRIRUcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1ODUzNzIzRDVETzBVTVRIWFg1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3OTMzNjkzTDBMWDhGTUNWNjBEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfaHFwX3Bob25lX3NoYXJlZCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdA==&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfcGhvbmVfc2hhcmVk

Thanks

 

[Pete Deering]

Use one of these to remove the rack works great
It's called a transverse engine Support bar

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Very nicely made.