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09-17-2010

ag3ntelit3

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Jumkyard power steering rack

So I found out my stretch boot has a hole in it. I found out about 1 year too late. Anyway the rack is shot and I'm in need of a new one. I was looking around here and someone said not to get a used one. Why is that?

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09-17-2010

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i dont see why it would hurt anything to get a use one from the junk yard i need to get a new one for the grand am $75 used from the junkyard vs $250 new from rockauto

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09-17-2010

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https://www.ranger-forums.com/f37/ripped-boot-88864/

one guy said dont buy used but didnt say a reason. its got me all worried cause i dont have a lot of money and dont want to waste it on something thats not going to work or break in a couple weeks.

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09-17-2010

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I don't see why as long as you can get one off a newer one with low miles, then you can be kinda sure that it has a lot of life left in it, just get one that looks to be in good condition and you should be good to go.

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I think the most important thing is cleanliness when you remove it. Just make sure a bunch of dirt doesn't get into the system while its open.

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09-18-2010

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ok thanks guys. I'll be hard pressed to find a newer ranger on the junkyards here. Most rangers last about 2 days before they are just a chassis and maybe some bolts.

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