Hi all,
Been a long long time since I've been here, that's good, been able to care for my car without major problems until now. I need to replace my rack and pinion it has leaked from a few different spots, seals are shot. My problem is finding a good replacement that won't break the bank. I tried ordering one from BAP, but that didn't work out it would take to long to explain and very confusing to follow along, suffice it to say it seems they cataloged the wrong part and number, and they don't have a cross reference for my original part number (RF-E0BC-3550 AA). So my quandary now is to find a good replacement that bolts right in and is 15:1 steering ratio, some of you think in terms of turns (2.2 lock to lock). I'm not opposed to a remanufactured part, but I have read a lot of reviews of leaks happening in less than a year. Since I have to do this on my back I'm not looking to do this more than once, the original lasted about 24 years, I'd like the next one to give me that kind of longevity. Does anyone have recommendations? might even consider having original rebuilt if someone knows of a reputable place that does it and has good guarantees, I say might because I'm fighting the clock, I go back to work in 20 days. I'm sure by now there have been a few folks that have done this replacement, could you please share your experiences and who to avoid when shopping for a rack, and who you've had the best results with. Thanks. I previously posted in General discussion earlier today, getting no hits trying now under suspension on fox body tech. Thanks again..
Been a long long time since I've been here, that's good, been able to care for my car without major problems until now. I need to replace my rack and pinion it has leaked from a few different spots, seals are shot. My problem is finding a good replacement that won't break the bank. I tried ordering one from BAP, but that didn't work out it would take to long to explain and very confusing to follow along, suffice it to say it seems they cataloged the wrong part and number, and they don't have a cross reference for my original part number (RF-E0BC-3550 AA). So my quandary now is to find a good replacement that bolts right in and is 15:1 steering ratio, some of you think in terms of turns (2.2 lock to lock). I'm not opposed to a remanufactured part, but I have read a lot of reviews of leaks happening in less than a year. Since I have to do this on my back I'm not looking to do this more than once, the original lasted about 24 years, I'd like the next one to give me that kind of longevity. Does anyone have recommendations? might even consider having original rebuilt if someone knows of a reputable place that does it and has good guarantees, I say might because I'm fighting the clock, I go back to work in 20 days. I'm sure by now there have been a few folks that have done this replacement, could you please share your experiences and who to avoid when shopping for a rack, and who you've had the best results with. Thanks. I previously posted in General discussion earlier today, getting no hits trying now under suspension on fox body tech. Thanks again..