XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

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Old Feb 6, 2025 | 03:42 PM
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replaced the high pressure steering hose a few months back because of a leak (replaced this as it was the cause of a previous steering leak). Haven't really driven much since then but the leak persists and is either the hp hose or the steering rack. Has anyone purchased a steering rack from Detroit Axle? Parts Geek has a new unit for $232 with free shipping
https://www.partsgeek.com/yh5b8fp-ja...BoCqL4QAvD_BwE

I also found rebuild kits on Amazon - thoughts on rebuilding the rack as a DIY???. Need to get it on a lift to truly assess but for those prices compared to SNG and a few others, it might be worth it to refurb the whole system
 
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Old Feb 7, 2025 | 07:17 AM
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Steve,

Nearly ten years ago, Wayne (cjd777) and I refurbished the front suspension of my 1999 Ram using a very reasonably-priced kit sourced from Detroit Axle. The parts quality was excellent and the work we did then still holds up well today....
 
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Old Feb 7, 2025 | 07:57 AM
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Thanks @Jon89 - will plan on getting things ordered up
 
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I have rebuilt the rack on my XKR a couple of years ago, using ZF rebuild kit originally intended for BMW.
Was not anything particularly notable in the process.
 
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