I am a 54 year old female. I was quoted 3500. In Hawaii to do this and struts. I watched this bought parts and was able to successfully change my rack and pinion. Excellent video very appreciated Tracy Rice Terhorst

@Chris-cz6hn

Жыл бұрын

Awesome I am proud of you!

@DScaglione.

Жыл бұрын

Excellent Good for you!!!

@donaldhunt4

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Good job and that's a testament to how well Chris explains things.

@bobbouchee1452

Жыл бұрын

I paid my brother 60$ and helped him lol

@aarg2609

Жыл бұрын

💪💪💪

A tip for steering rack replacement. If you have the steering tires up in the air and fill the p/s reservoir with fluid and turn the wheel lock to lock it primes the lines and rack to get most of the initial air out of the rack and pinion and pump. I do it at work and saves a bit of time. Hope that helps

Called my local dealership and was told they use reman Napa racks. They wanted $700 for the part. Went to Napa directly and paid $450 for it. So far so good. Also, had the shaking steering wheel for the first few miles. Topped off the fluid after a few bleed cycles and it went away.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

Damn that's crazy, can't believe they don't use OEM

@natejohnson903

2 жыл бұрын

how is that part holding up so far? still going strong? Thanks

@M.TTT.

Жыл бұрын

interested to know how it is going with the napa one? I need one for my 2005 Tacoma along with new lines probably or have to flush them.

Learned a ton. Great Instructor!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that. Thanks

I really liked this video, dude I'm telling you if you keep uploading on a regular basis your channel is gonna blow up!

Great video, you're a fantastic mechanic.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate the kind words

Thanks for the video, I just replaced my rack. Saved me $1200!!

I came across your video while searching on KZread. This is a very interresting video you made, really appreciate the details you pointed out that we would probably missed. And you're right, oem parts for your Toyota is always the right choice. Again, great video, new subscriber here in Quebec!

I got so good at changing racks on my honda civic I could do them in 45 min.....three auto parts store junkers, I finally bought a factory OEM an no more problems! I definitely would go OEM!

You’re the only person other than myself that I have seen who puts the removed tire under the truck.

This throw-away economy has gotten us into a parts crisis. The original manufacturers are supporting their machines for fewer and fewer years, and the aftermarket parts are Chinese junk. Pretty soon we won't be able to keep our older stuff running anymore. It's not just car parts. I tried to buy seals for a blown 15-year old Kubota backhoe cylinder. Was told it's not available, the local dealer said Kubota quit supporting it years ago. Was lucky to find a kit 1000 miles away---"NOS"---that they kindly shipped to me. We're all gonna have to be more clever.

@DaBossk

Жыл бұрын

Dude right?! Just imagine if China got into a massive war with the USA and we stopped buying anything and everything from China... Almost every car part is gonna be impossible to get parts for. Also not all Chinese car parts are bad. China is actually starting to make extremely high quality everything nowadays

Thank you for sharing. I’m a DIYer and your video convinced me to get the Toyota OEM rack and outer tierods instead of the generic ones I was planning to buy from eBay. OEM is a bit expensive but will hopefully save me from aggravation from a substandard part later on. That slight tap of the hammer and broke the stub off did it for me.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! OEM definitely the way to go

Great info. Just a little info for ya. I’ve had bilsteins in the front of my Tundra for 15 years and its lifted slightly. No bushing issues. Love the videos. Keep it up !

great video, I love how in depth you went with centering the rack and checking alignment. for a second I thought you had a manual V8 Tundra :O tackling this project this weekend, thanks for the video!!

Thank you Chris for all the details. I have a great appreciation for your skills and knowledge.

While I am adamantly opposed to content providers accepting FREE stuff from advertisers and then doing a "objective" evaluation, at least you rejected the first one I have ever seen on KZread! Congrats for that! Thanks for posting and take care! P.S. I use only OEM every chance I can afford to do so! Also from experience!

Great job, I pray for God to reward you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

i did this job on my 03 tacoma he has alot of good info here.he's a great mechanic.

Independent front suspension definitely handles better off road at high speeds but you just cant beat the durability of a straight front axle. Thats why I bought a 97' ram 1500(aside from it being cheap). Everyone says the ball joints go out after 5k miles but if you use quality joints, and don't run super big tires and spacers it not an issue. Everything on straight axle is heavier duty it seems, bigger tie rods, strong control arms, no cv joints, etc.

I like all the details.. much value… much appreciated!

Your the number one master mechanic man..

Definitely a keeper video! Without a doubt the best I've seen on the subject. I've got two torn boots but barely any leak in the rack. Gonna try Lucas snd get new boots. But if that doesn't work new Toyota rack UNLESS that welding trick worked on the aftermarket rack and otherwise it's been good for you. I'd appreciate knowing. Thanks

U deserved a like more like a love, just straight forward and edifying

I bought some front air struts for a mercedes from them cheap price but good quality .Been on the car for 4years no problems.

What I do is measure the toe-in with a tape measure and paint stick. Before I remove the front wheels I center the steering wheel and I pick a reference spot on the tread, mark it and measure the distance between the wheels on the front. When I re-assemble, the wheels have a reference to adjust to. Makes it easy to set the toe-in back to where it originally was

Hi love all your videos learning a lot

Great video. I agree on the cheap parts. I've been burned before.

Great interesting video as always ! 👌👍

I like the way it seemed to convert to a right side driver at the end. 🤣

Another tip for lifted vehicle especially Toyotas. In my job were we specialize in lifted vehicles high-tech auto and truck center. We recommend setting the caster high as it helps with steering and keeps the truck from having uneven tire wear, which we have experienced on a lot of lifted 4Runners, tacomas and tundras. You can use factory specs if you have adjustable upper control arms like SPC or other quality brands. If it’s 2 inch lift it should be fine with factory specs, but anything more we recommend after market upper control arms. Rancho shocks are cheap and bottom of the barrel. Most customers get them for a more affordable lift, but the quality is not great. I recommend toytec or king suspension if you want some good lift suspension. Do not recommend rancho. They are oem on a lot of GM, Chrysler vehicles, but are not great.

You're a pretty good wrench. I think i am too. I love cheap Chinese parts. But i don't usually keep stuff too long. I like variety. If it's at my house for a year it was here a long time. That being said, i have used cc wheel bearings on a couple vehicles and had them last longer than the originals though that was a Chevy and well. My current dd is an 08 ford edge awd. I just put struts, ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links on it, I'm all in for $250. I like the car but it's got 206k miles on it and i don't think the trans is going to make it much longer. Great vids btw.

I have had great success with Moog front end parts over the years. They compare well to OEM.

dude ur tundra is sick

Great video bud!

Good job!

To find rack center : can you measure the total rack length,find the center,then simply have equal distances to center to inner tie rod ends ? Racks are normally mounted centered to the body/chassis,so the center axis of the rack is the reference for everything.

I could watch you fix a toliet 😂😂😂 love the content man

Am a steering engineer by profession I work and repair all kinds of steering pump and racks for all kinds of cars..

Great video NNKH! Surprised to see your check engine light on...

My thrust line. Bang on perfect. Every time. Right down the middle 🤣🤣🤣

cool video....as usual

Thumbs up 👍 thanks for the share 😊

I don't agree with grease on the callipers bro apart from that you are the man👍

probably not the same designed pump, but my 96 12v leaks like a sieve around the steering box.. i run the pump dry all the time and drive it around dry if i dont have fluid in the truck the pumps going strong no issues, i run automatic trans fluid in it aswell.. had a similar leak on my 05jeep tj and it seemed like switching from PS fluid to ATF slowed or solved the leaky steering box bushings.. Chrysler really cant choose parts manufacturers that dont leak so i wouldnt tow the truck over it being out of fluid if youre semi close to home

Nice truck looks just like mine

I couldn't possibly assemble anything dry like that..Have to put some grease/copper slip on it..Taken to using aluminium grease now..like copper slip but aluminium..good stuff.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure which part you're referring to but I probably did it for a reason would be my guess. It's been awhile since I did this video. If you're talking about the big rack bushing, you can't lube those. The rack will wiggle around. I found that out when I lubed it. But I don't know which part you're talking about

love the random load tests lol

Just CURIOUS,,, youseem to be Very Pro American and I DO Stand with you on that !!! Why then do you AND JEN even Drive Toyota's ?? If your gonna be Patriotic why not go ALL the way man ??? I know it's difficult and sometimes more expensive but isn't our country worth it ? Our trade deficit is horrible and ONLY we can change that brotha ))) LOVE your vid's !!!! even the long one's,,,, ED

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

8 ай бұрын

My Toyota tundra is made in USA with more USA components than most modern trucks these days. I understand it's not a US company however Toyota built what I want. A midsize truck with manual transmission, 4x4, manual transfer case, and extreme reliability. Also Jen doesn't drive a Toyota

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

8 ай бұрын

And thanks, I appreciate you tuning into the videos. I'm All about US made stuff but I'm also all about quality and I buy things that make sense.

@albertsilva8952

8 ай бұрын

Fair response,, lets hope American manufacturers will soon have that market covered also,, I DO think buying american on as many "big ticket Items" as you can is the only thing that will keep america strong. Watch all your vids, doing the KZ 1000 one now,,Man BUY A TIRE !! last thing we want is you injured from shit rubber dude hahahaha And ya sorry about jens car I just KNEW it was also an Import. best of luck and continued success man,,Be the American drean for yourself !!! )))

@leonardtrump9155

Ай бұрын

I argue that fact I think even small ticket items add up how many Chinese pencils do you think they sell billions and billions how many cheap Chinese staplers do you think they sell? Billions of America produced half those go on and on about bicycles about every kid had one look at all the battery powered crap nowadays Bank Of America built thoseshoes bought American shoes kind of years ago when they were talking 20 years ago when the unions were saying by American, they’re saying it was by American or where your children work

Great vid! Anyone have advice on why my first gen Sequoia still pulls slightly right after alignment?

If you see the part such as the junk Rancho shock bushing not lasting why did you go back with the same junk only to see the same thing. Spend a little more and go with KYB or Bilstein struts/shocks, They are what Toyota uses when new.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

Жыл бұрын

Because they have a lifetime warranty on them so a few bolts to swap them out. I like the way they ride too

The Ol Chinesium steel strikes again.

I like your style keep it real you ever changed a bed side on Toyota truck?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

6 ай бұрын

No I have not

👍

OEM mo' better. Very good vid , tks

I allways shake my head after a job outside of how many tools I use lol 🍺

I will take one please and thank you

Any update on the rack and shocks. Ironically I also have a set of ranchos 2 1/2 years old that look about the same. Other then the poor weld on the rack has it continued to work ok? Cheers

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

I ended up going with a factory rack. This one was junk and started leaking again.

Just watch the video excellent commenting, Id like to know where did you buy the phone holder

I did buy Amazon/ebay parts for My car 97 Acura CL/96 Accord (same) 200,000 miles don't go far but shopping an Dr I got Detroit brand Chinese a-arm Ball joint kit with tie rods everything for $80. But not on a truck that you use for work/towing etc use the best you can buy NAPA maybe USA/Japanese only

Enjoyed the video. Jealous of the manual transmission. I'm thinking the vibrations are probably friction from cheap seals in the rack or a less than smooth surface inside the rack.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, I appreciate you watching.. And yeah I absolutely love manual transmission. Although I will say the automatic does better suit the Toyota 3.4 l. It lacks low end torque. No problem though since it has the low range transfer case. Which I have rigged up to be able to use as two-wheel drive when needed

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 жыл бұрын

And yeah you're probably right about the surfaces on the inside of the rack

Can I swing by for some help on a front end refresh for my 2000?

It seems like Rancho is pretty much junk. I've always been an OEM guy myself, but..... several years ago a buddy of mine who owns a land cruiser wanter to get a factory replacement radiator from toyota to replace his 15 year old leaking radiator. Long story short, the factory OEM toyota radiator had a hairline crack in the bottom tank and could not be used. We boxed it back up and got a rad from napa for much cheaper and installed it and it worked great. this is also after he ordered a replacement tailight for his 02 firebird and it came cracked in the box. and also after toyota told him if he didnt run their 40 dollars a gallon engine coolant his engine would "blow up". its a hard gambit to run out there, seems we all have to look after ourselves.

22:52 Have you heard the term Tofu building? Well, you just had a taste of the quality of the steel used in Tofu building. (In fact, some of steel are so hilarious, that a man can easily break a one inch thick Rebar just by giving it a light smack on the ground.)

the only you should change the fluid.

i have a 99 tacoma with the 3.4 auto and its got 345000 im getting nervous

One thing you fail to mention was the price of the labor added for labor for a shop to press the Old and new bushings in and out nearest shop to me charges a $189 an hour

Hahaha It happened 2 times to me off a caddy and honda . Amazon buys LOL

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I wish they would get their shit together with these aftermarket racks.

Factory rack in my area is $968 USD. I'll tig weld my oem rack seems after markets are total junk.

Other than OEM would you recommend a good place to find a new steering rack? Thanks

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly wouldn't waste your time with anything but OEM. Too much of a Gamble and too important of a part

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

You saw how much time I wasted in this video. That being said, I have used aftermarket racks plenty of times without a problem

I wonder how long the rack lasted. My 2005 Tacoma needs a new rack I think, I have very poor power steering, tried replacing the pump and it didn't help much. I'll do the rack and new lines probably.

@M.TTT.

Жыл бұрын

found an update below, he went back to a factory rack for anyone else who may see this. I might try to pull my lines off and see if they're not clogged or something then, but my rack is probably shot.

lol i bought some lower ball joints from napa theyre going back as soon as i heard evryone haveing problems with em oem or no em

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

Жыл бұрын

Good move for sure

That is scary how shitty those cheap ass parts are! Looks like OEM is worth the extra money for safety and longevity. Great video as usual!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah unbelievable right! I'm going to leave this one in and see if it gives me on the other problems, but yeah definitely OEM all day long when it comes to a steering rack

It's been a couple years, did the aftermarket rack work out and what happened with the bottom strut bushings, did they send you new ones?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

6 ай бұрын

Aftermarket rack was junk. Had to get an oem. They warranted the struts all complete. Bushings are doing the same thing again though

9:25 If you have a better then use yours That's funny right there...

When you replaced the rack did all the power steering fluid all fall out? I had mine done and fluid still looks dirty.

@M.TTT.

Жыл бұрын

a lot will stay in the reservoir, have to flush it all one way or another. Its not that hard to do.

i have to do this on my 94 toyota previa. not looking forward to it

Do you ever order from Rock Auto?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

No I haven't tried their parts ever

Arrrgh stuck with a stuck steering shaft rag joint 12mm bolt out Not budging

Any that part damage from when it went in the water with boat trailer ?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

This video was before that

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

And no it didn't harm the rack

I don’t know where you New Jersey guys get your energy. Check out James Prigioni on his gardening channel

Bruh the moment I heard Maxpeedingrods i fucking died... Dont buy their coilovers they sell either LOL

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely junk. But I figured if they wanted to send me a free rack I'd give it a go. The quality actually seemed pretty great overall! It's a shame it ended up leaking

New SUBSCRIBER. I need some man-knowledge. I have a question...My 20 yo son is about to freak the fuck out over the car he's rebuilding. Many of the "parts" are "welded" together with grime and road gunk. When he tries to take stuff apart, he ends up breaking stuff b/c of the force required, and a general lack of patience. Any tips? Solvent or lubricant of any kind ? For plasyic and rubber?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the sub Amy. Hard to give any tips on that w/o seeing it. patience is key for sure.

@cwytonweb

2 жыл бұрын

1 part acetone mixed with one part ATF makes very cost effective penetrating fluid. It's cheap enough that you can dump it on with a paint brush (with a collection pan underneath) multiple times before resorting to riskier strong-arm or heating methods. Also make sure to get the area as clean as you can beforehand.

If it was leaking the fluid should be new any way.

The sad thing is all those old metal parts find their way to a scrap yard and eventually on a boat to China-where they become more substandard parts to be sold in the US and recycled again…and again etc .,,

chynuh

This repair really escalated

Dammit China!!!

Yeah I will buy parts from our local salvage yards before I buy that cheap made Chinese stuff, They just worry about how a part "looks" not how strong or functional it is from my experience.

Never use chineesium

After market parts lol ..that why fords are built with aftermarket parts ..so ppl like punishing them selves

Ranchos are some of the worst shocks/struts in my opinion! Everyone thinks they are getting something great, but they are crap like any other aftermarket part!

Rancho is junk. Old Man Emu for the win if you want to spend ten times the amount.

Very poor demonstration. You show step by step procedure

Why not just spend the money on OEM that lasted almost 200K? That china crap won’t last near that long.

They can keep all that Chinese junk. So you pay $2000 for all the OEM parts. Think about it……how long did the OEM parts last? Also, $2000 ever so often……is a hell of a lot cheaper that $60,000 for a new truck. Your not throwing away money repairing a truck like a Toyota.

I'm already dreading about how much is this going to cost me for parts and labor. I wish I knew how to fix cars. Now I have to cut back on some things and work some OT 😔

Didnt work thanks alot for nothing

@NoNonsenseKnowHow

10 ай бұрын

Lol