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Old Aug 6, 2023 | 06:42 PM
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Hello all, my 88's steering rack is in need of replacement. I was wondering what brand is best for a new replacement, Detroit Axle or Lares? I also found two different Detroit Axle steering racks that fit, one on Amazon and the other on Parts Geek. The Parts Geek one is about $60 more than the one on Amazon and I was wondering if it's the same part.
Here is the Amazon one Here is the Amazon one
and https://www.partsgeek.com/1pbjzk7-chevrolet-corvette-steering-rack.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=UK&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=1988-1996+Chevrolet+Corvette+Steering+Rack+Detroit+Axle+225+Front+88-96+Chevrolet+Steering+Rack+1989+1992&fp=pp&gbm=a&cid=18313611776&gclid=Cj0KCQjwib2mBhDWARIsAPZUn_lvNeuXnDsi5N33RLgStR2sso9pTQaUPPpcnhj1uEq3XHFYHqvP_gMaAvGXEALw_wcB https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11541605&cc=1041231&pt=7388&jsn=576 Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Originally Posted by 1988C4Owner
Hello all, my 88's steering rack is in need of replacement. I was wondering what brand is best for a new replacement, Detroit Axle or Lares? I also found two different Detroit Axle steering racks that fit, one on Amazon and the other on Parts Geek. The Parts Geek one is about $60 more than the one on Amazon and I was wondering if it's the same part. Here is the Amazon one and here is the one from Parts Geek. Here is the Lares from Rock Auto. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

Send yours to turn one to get rebuilt.

https://turnonesteering.com

Also consider sending in your pump as well.
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Originally Posted by ChumpVette
Send yours to turn one to get rebuilt.

https://turnonesteering.com

Also consider sending in your pump as well.
Did a brand new pump while I was doing my head gaskets, but what are the benefits of having it rebuilt? Is it cheaper?
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I have two OEM ones that I picked up yesterday.

If interested I will be listing them this week.
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Did a brand new pump while I was doing my head gaskets, but what are the benefits of having it rebuilt? Is it cheaper?
Rebuilt and put together by experts instead of a Chinese dude making 2 bucks a day. Dan
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