Hello to all! First time posting but long time follower. Finally purchased a 100 series (2006 LX470) in Fall after many years of interest and planning. Great base and looking forward to building a overland toy. Going through making small repairs to get back to a solid foundation.
One of the first things I have noticed is I need to replace the steering rack. One side seal is leaking and squeezes fluid out of the boot at full steering lock. I have researched a ton, searched the forums, and tried to make sense of exactly what part needs to be ordered. The issue seems to be the 2006 with VGRS compatibility. I have a friend who has a great auto service company and is going to be doing the work as the dealership offered a $2500 price tag and no way I am going that route. I am ordering parts for my friend to install as he can only get aftermarket parts. Consensus is an OEM part is the ideal solution for steering racks and heard DO NOT do aftermarket. Problem is I am having major issues finding the OEM part that fits this 2006 LX470. Conflicting information from dealership and online does not offer much help, so here is where I am.
44200-60120 is the actual LEXUS OEM part # that is supposed to work with 2006 model due to VGRS and it includes tie rod ends. It is unavailable from everywhere I can find including dealerships. Looks to be totally discontinued.
44250-60120 is the new superseded part # now for the 2006 (does NOT include tie rod ends). After digging deeper it shows to not "work" with the 2006 VGRS vehicle. Dealership agrees with this.
I have read a ton about the steering rack replacements on this forum and many mention VGRS is a separate part and is not included in any steering rack part replacement. I also read that Toyota replacement works great with possibly a slightly different turning ratio which sounds like no big deal.
Below are my questions:
1. Can someone help me with the accurate information on the Lexus OEM part # that fits a 2006 LX470 now and works with the VGRS? Also where is best place to order as OEM seems hard to find now.
2. Can someone help me with the part number for the Toyota OEM steering rack part # that also works with the 2006 LX470 with VGRS? Where is best place to order as well.
3. Any other parts that should be replaced when doing the steering rack job? Some recommend pressure tubes
4. I want to keep VGRS and don't want the light on on the dash. Any issues with installing any non-2006 part number with the VGRS?
5. Any issue with installing the Toyota OEM rack with the VGRS? Thinking Lexus has VGRS and Toyota does not.
Thanks in advance for the help from a new guy!
One of the first things I have noticed is I need to replace the steering rack. One side seal is leaking and squeezes fluid out of the boot at full steering lock. I have researched a ton, searched the forums, and tried to make sense of exactly what part needs to be ordered. The issue seems to be the 2006 with VGRS compatibility. I have a friend who has a great auto service company and is going to be doing the work as the dealership offered a $2500 price tag and no way I am going that route. I am ordering parts for my friend to install as he can only get aftermarket parts. Consensus is an OEM part is the ideal solution for steering racks and heard DO NOT do aftermarket. Problem is I am having major issues finding the OEM part that fits this 2006 LX470. Conflicting information from dealership and online does not offer much help, so here is where I am.
44200-60120 is the actual LEXUS OEM part # that is supposed to work with 2006 model due to VGRS and it includes tie rod ends. It is unavailable from everywhere I can find including dealerships. Looks to be totally discontinued.
44250-60120 is the new superseded part # now for the 2006 (does NOT include tie rod ends). After digging deeper it shows to not "work" with the 2006 VGRS vehicle. Dealership agrees with this.
I have read a ton about the steering rack replacements on this forum and many mention VGRS is a separate part and is not included in any steering rack part replacement. I also read that Toyota replacement works great with possibly a slightly different turning ratio which sounds like no big deal.
Below are my questions:
1. Can someone help me with the accurate information on the Lexus OEM part # that fits a 2006 LX470 now and works with the VGRS? Also where is best place to order as OEM seems hard to find now.
2. Can someone help me with the part number for the Toyota OEM steering rack part # that also works with the 2006 LX470 with VGRS? Where is best place to order as well.
3. Any other parts that should be replaced when doing the steering rack job? Some recommend pressure tubes
4. I want to keep VGRS and don't want the light on on the dash. Any issues with installing any non-2006 part number with the VGRS?
5. Any issue with installing the Toyota OEM rack with the VGRS? Thinking Lexus has VGRS and Toyota does not.
Thanks in advance for the help from a new guy!
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