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Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/15/2006 2:43:59 PM

funkdoobiest

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The boot has a hole in it causing all fluid to come right out. But I have a question about it. Is the boot actually supposed to hold the fluid in or is there a seal that failed? I know they're supposed to be dust boots, so I'm confused.

Does anybody know where I can get that seal?

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/15/2006 3:00:33 PM

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The boot your talking about is a dust boot.

In order for it to leak the inner seal must be leaking..

I would get a rebuilt steering rack put in.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/15/2006 3:03:09 PM

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There's not a simple seal available? It's my dad's old pickup and we already replaced the rack a few months ago with a used one. He hardly drives it at all and plans on selling it soon.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/15/2006 3:26:50 PM

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Try the auto parts store they might be able to help.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/15/2006 3:28:34 PM

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Auto Zone and Oreilly don't carry it. Anywhere else? I'll call Napa right now.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/19/2006 10:28:12 PM

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if u replaced the rack a few months ago u it should be under warranty

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/19/2006 10:31:17 PM

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Wrecking yard.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/19/2006 10:39:11 PM

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Check around and see if you can find a rebulit steering rack if not then I don't know to then. Go to a salvage yard and see if they have a good steering rack for sale.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/19/2006 11:01:04 PM

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Well I just wanted to know if there was a seal available that I just couldn't find myself. I guess this answers my question. There are rebuilt racks around, and even used ones. But a cheap seal would be cheaper than even a used rack. You'd think one would be available with such a popular truck. The first rack just cracked right down the middle.

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RE: Steering rack leaking really bad at the torn boot. - 10/20/2006 9:26:27 AM

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Did you try to find a good used seal at a salvage yard. If you could find a good used one that would work till you sale it.

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