Thanks, I watched a couple videos to see the process of replacing the R&P but it looks beyond my abilities at this point. I'm stressing about doing my own lift installation There were also a bunch of different parts on Rock Auto related to the R&P and I'm not even sure what needs to be replaced yet so I don't want to over-buy. This project is already well over budget. Expensive hobby, this forum should've come with a warning/disclaimerThe rack and pinion really shouldn't be leaking out of the boots. If it is, it means there is an internal seal that is probably leaking, and you're slowly losing power steering fluid.
I would recommend replacing it at the same time you do your lift, as you'll have all of the front suspension components out of the way, which will make the job much easier. I used a reman Cardone rack from Rock Auto that was around $250, and it made a world of difference in how my GX drove (probably due to my steering rack bushings being shot).