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Subject:Steering rack
From:Dan Hall
Date:Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:54:38 EDT

Howdy
I have Dexron pouring from both ends of the steering rack.  I assume this
means it is time for a replacement.   I have a '86 Westy with 137,000 miles on
it.
The FLAPS(NAPA) can get me  a short rack for 278.00.  I know this is higher
than BusDepot but  I can charge the rack to the "farm" account(Hey,  I haul
farm supplies in it all the time!!) and get it without paying out of pocket.
A rack with the tie rods and connector is substantially more.  So much more
that I believe I would pay out of pocket to Bus Depot before charging that
much(I do have a conscience, I just misplace it a lot.)
How necessary is it on a chassis with this much mileage to replace the tie
rods, connectors,  etc.?
Is the short rack all I need?
What do y'all recommend?
What are BusDepot prices for steering racks?  Couldn't find any on the
website.

Thanks,
Dan Hall

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