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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 12:21 AM
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Currently on my 4 rack and pinion . Each one was leaking . The previous three racks were purchased from ecklers corvette . When I called to get a warranty replacement they said they are on back order and currently have many units that need to be replaced . Last one I got from advanced auto they sourced it thru rock auto so far so good .
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Has anyone used these guys to rebuild their rack? How long did it take and how much $$$

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Originally Posted by Toys4Life C5
Has anyone used these guys to rebuild their rack? How long did it take and how much $$$

A lot of C4 guys use them because most of the rebuilt racks that the big vendors sell are garbage. Their racks, in the c4 world, have very good reviews.

I would expect similar with their c5 rebuilds.
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Originally Posted by gary reda
Currently on my 4 rack and pinion . Each one was leaking . The previous three racks were purchased from ecklers corvette . When I called to get a warranty replacement they said they are on back order and currently have many units that need to be replaced . Last one I got from advanced auto they sourced it thru rock auto so far so good .
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Originally Posted by rjacobs
A lot of C4 guys use them because most of the rebuilt racks that the big vendors sell are garbage. Their racks, in the c4 world, have very good reviews.

I would expect similar with their c5 rebuilds.

Great to hear - thanks for the info!!!
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This is a pretty common problem with the C5's. If you already purchased one then definitely get the non leaking new one you deserve with the warranty.

In the future, give Lucas Oil Power Steering Stop Leak a try. Mine went out on my 7 or 8 years ago and still going strong with this vs. a replacement.
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