I'm trying to find a steering rack for my 2002 Legacy. The only options seem to be a rebuilt unit or a used unit from a wrecking yard. The rebuilt racks are selling for about $300 while I can get one from a wrecking yard for about $100. Is it worth the extra money to get a rebuilt one or is a used one from a wrecking yard usually ok? Trying to save money but don't want to get something that will be unreliable.

If you're doing the work yourself, nothing wrong with a lower mile used rack. I've got 250,000 on mine. If paying for the labor, would probably consider new...

subaru steering racks fail so infrequently that i would rarely consider getting a new one. ocassionally there are some really cheap rebuilt ones on ebay. the subaru racks are so good though that i'd almost want a used, particularly on a car your age. it would be extremely odd for you ever to need to replace it again.

 

should be able to find one for $50-$100.