RTH - Is the steering rack on a 2004 LandCruiser the same as a 2004 LX?

[hkeller]

Lexus dealer is quoting over a grand for rack, tie rod ends and hardware.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Part numbers are different. Dunno if that's just Toy vs. Lex parts system or if there's a difference in the racks. That's about the correct price, full retail is $1,900.

 

[hkeller]

Ugh.

What do y'all think about an aftermarket with a 6 month warranty on parts and labor?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Search on that, there are those that have tried it and ended up replacing it again with OEM. Same as with CV's.

 

[hkeller]

Ten-Four. Sorry for the lack of search. Trying to juggle getting quotes and holding off warranty guy from sticking a Chinese reman in it.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Not barking at no search, just saying that you can see for yourself what others have experienced and judge for yourself if it's something you want to try.

 

[hkeller]

Understood. I didn't take it as barking, but thanks again, very much, for your help.

BTW, you have the best avatar on here.

 

[TXLX100]

I'd go for the Toyota reman if they are available, part number ends in 84 I believe. The only possible difference could be VGRS v no VGRS. $1000 sounds about right.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I *think* beno said that the remans are no longer available as of last year, it's new only. Can't remember if that was racks or alternators.

 

[Sam Stewart]

I *think* beno said that the remans are no longer available as of last year, it's new only. Can't remember if that was racks or alternators.

No reman racks on the 100. Lexus does show a different part number but there are none in the US. LC rack should work fine in the LX I would think. It's much cheaper too.

 

[hkeller]

Is the LC rack variable assist like the LX? I think so, but just want to confirm.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I think TXLX hit the nail on the cost difference, the VGRS.

 

[hkeller]

So, the LC did not have VGRS?