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tie rod boot vs steering rack replacement
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:18 am
by grippingdrifting
The boot on my driverside tie rod split in two but from what I've been reading, it seems that I should replace the entire steering rack. I've also read a bunch of conflicting information about what rack to replace with. Is the original steering rack the best option or should I go with a 97 or so GT rack?
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:53 am
by jamal
I replaced both of my boots after they were cracked. No problems 2 years later.
A bad tie rod and some toe out had me think I needed to replace it though.
Stock rack is best.
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:01 am
by grippingdrifting
There is a slight grinding noise when I turn (seeing as how the grease is everywhere but inside the boot) but other than that the steering is fine. Since I'm not leaking fluid, I may as well keep my rack and just replace the boot.