Late Model Steering Rack Superseded, Current P/N 44250-60100 (1 Viewer)

[MongooseGA]

I ordered part # 44250-60100 from McGeorge for my LX, but just received an email stating that it is NOT compatible with the Lexus, only the Toyota. They advised part # 44250-60120 , saying it's Lexus only.

Can anyone confirm that the first part # I listed is in fact only for the LC and won't fit the LX?

 

[jLB]

I ordered part # 44250-60100 from McGeorge for my LX, but just received an email stating that it is NOT compatible with the Lexus, only the Toyota. They advised part # 44250-60120 , saying it's Lexus only.

Can anyone confirm that the first part # I listed is in fact only for the LC and won't fit the LX?

From a parts book perspective, what you've been told is absolutely correct.

I believe I've seen a few posts on 'mud, of people installing the non-VGRS rack into a VGRS equipped vehicle (due to cost difference between the two very similar parts). I believe the unit will physically fit, but I believe the ratios are slightly different, and don't know how that might affect VGRS/VSC. I may be overly cautious, but I'd pay a little extra to put the correct part in my LX.

 

[socalmtbiker]

I ordered this for my Lx as well and researched others had no issues running this part. Kind of hard to pay double for Lexus. I haven’t installed yet.

I ordered part # 44250-60100 from McGeorge for my LX, but just received an email stating that it is NOT compatible with the Lexus, only the Toyota. They advised part # 44250-60120 , saying it's Lexus only.

Can anyone confirm that the first part # I listed is in fact only for the LC and won't fit the LX?

 

[Jack90210]

I ordered this for my Lx as well and researched others had no issues running this part. Kind of hard to pay double for Lexus. I haven’t installed yet.

Has anyone installed the 44250-60100 part into a VGSR LX470 yet?

 

[tone33]

Has anyone installed the 44250-60100 part into a VGSR LX470 yet?

I'm also curious about this. The bushings on my 07 lx470 rack are toast and needs replacing soon. Anyone have feedback on using toyota part on lx?

 

[abuck99]

It will fit- but the LX rack is different somehow (it does not cross reference to the LC) and there is some question that long term use will negatively impact the VGRS actuator and cause it to fail- it’s anecdotal so proceed with caution- VGRS actuator is a $4,000 part.

Read symptom #4 in this thread and the outcome

Diagnosing Violent-Jerking Steering Issue (VGRS)

I will preface this by stating that this is not an issue of loose wheel bearings trigging ABS system to grab a tire. This one has @2001LC and I somewhat stumped. I've also gone through most of the VGRS related threads and found good info to inform investigation but no conclusion yet. Paul has...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[yosshaa]

years later i put in the new p/n and toyota parts deal says it doesn't fit my car. WTF

44250-60100 - Toyota Parts Deal

www.toyotapartsdeal.com

 

[Patron100LC]

It did it with mine when ordered from Serra of Decatur. It showed that it doesn’t fit but it was perfect and had the green mark on it, got it fitted without issues..Just make sure the part number is correct when ordered..

 

[take123]

So when purchasing the new steering rack, 4504669205, I got to buy the tie rod ends as well if I want new tie rods right? It won't come with the rack?

I saw a description on a distributor in USA, it says 4504669205 is "Includes inner tie rod ends only."

 

[Jack90210]

So when purchasing the new steering rack, 4504669205, I got to buy the tie rod ends as well if I want new tie rods right? It won't come with the rack?

I saw a description on a distributor in USA, it says 4504669205 is "Includes inner tie rod ends only."

That's my understanding as well, I've already purchased OEM "tie rod ends" for this job but have yet to buy the rack for my '07 LX.

 

[Patron100LC]

So when purchasing the new steering rack, 4504669205, I got to buy the tie rod ends as well if I want new tie rods right? It won't come with the rack?

I saw a description on a distributor in USA, it says 4504669205 is "Includes inner tie rod ends only."

Correct, you’ll need the ends, AND the locking nuts if I remember correctly, I did buy them separately, and pretty sure they didn’t come with the rack, nor the tie rods.
I’m referring to the nut that locks the tre:

9017020003​

You’ll need 2 of those.