I need to replace my Power Steering Pump in the GX470 (V8 4runner).
A new OEM is about $230 while rebuilt is about $150ish or so. Trying to avoid Cardone as they are $100. Car-Part/Ebay has used OEM for as low as $55ish.
Was thinking of getting the junkyard $55 and get a rebuild kit for the one I take out. The one I take it is more just to see what it's like to rebuild and to have a spare just in case.
My reason for the junkyard way is it's the cheapest option and still trust a used OEM more than a 'new' rebuild after hearing the state of rebuilds lately.
Thoughts?
A new OEM is about $230 while rebuilt is about $150ish or so. Trying to avoid Cardone as they are $100. Car-Part/Ebay has used OEM for as low as $55ish.
Was thinking of getting the junkyard $55 and get a rebuild kit for the one I take out. The one I take it is more just to see what it's like to rebuild and to have a spare just in case.
My reason for the junkyard way is it's the cheapest option and still trust a used OEM more than a 'new' rebuild after hearing the state of rebuilds lately.
Thoughts?