Hello all,
I've been hanging around here for a long time, and have never needed to actually ask a question. FAQ's and searches have satisfied all my questions! Thank You!
I have recently acquired a 2006 LX 470 with 133,000 miles. One owner, clean interior, and just a touch of fuzz in all the right places underneath..
The truck is equipped with VGRS, an inline steering component that changes the ratio of steering wheel input to actual wheel movement depending on speed.
I don't have any fault codes or VGRS light on dash, but the component itself, which is inline with the steering intermediate shaft, seems to be failing mechanically. It can be moved by hand laterally a couple of inches, and has the truck wandering all over when attempting to drive straight.
This part retails for roughly $3500. Part Number : 4522060202
Not necessarily in my budget..
i have few questions:
- is there a rebuild kit available
- Can the VGRS be removed, and replaced with standard Intermediate shaft? Including upper and lower U joints, and boots on either side of firewall? Are the dimensions the same?
- Will this affect any other system? ABS, traction control, Etc..
- Any thoughts on this contraption?,,,
Thanks
JJ
I've been hanging around here for a long time, and have never needed to actually ask a question. FAQ's and searches have satisfied all my questions! Thank You!
I have recently acquired a 2006 LX 470 with 133,000 miles. One owner, clean interior, and just a touch of fuzz in all the right places underneath..
The truck is equipped with VGRS, an inline steering component that changes the ratio of steering wheel input to actual wheel movement depending on speed.
I don't have any fault codes or VGRS light on dash, but the component itself, which is inline with the steering intermediate shaft, seems to be failing mechanically. It can be moved by hand laterally a couple of inches, and has the truck wandering all over when attempting to drive straight.
This part retails for roughly $3500. Part Number : 4522060202
Not necessarily in my budget..
i have few questions:
- is there a rebuild kit available
- Can the VGRS be removed, and replaced with standard Intermediate shaft? Including upper and lower U joints, and boots on either side of firewall? Are the dimensions the same?
- Will this affect any other system? ABS, traction control, Etc..
- Any thoughts on this contraption?,,,
Thanks
JJ