Just installed the new rack this weekend. Not as hard as I thought it would be, Just need a good torque wrench and patience. Now to my question, what are the main reasons for the rack to fail. My rack had blown both seals and the boots swelled. Just wanted to know so maybe i wont have to do this again.



07 qc 4x4 big horn 2.5 level 275 65 20s 1.5" wheel spacers

 

I don't know exactly why.

I believe that they are too light for the truck.

my 04 is on it's 3rd rack in less than 95k miles...i just did the last one on march 6...

 

that is not what i wanted to hear does any one sell a heavy duty rack

 

Not to my knowledge. Only factory ones or ones that are remaned from factory ones. Maybe wrong, but that's what I believe I've heard.

 

a steering setup for a car shouldnt be on a 5000 pound truck...
your reman should have a lifetime warranty (mine did) i got mine from advance auto

 

Are a lot of you guys having to replace the rack? I was kinda regretting buying the extended 100k mile warranty (bought the truck used), but if this is a common problem, it could be a good thing.

nateroach

 

well thanks for the input i agree that the steering is not up to par for these trucks. at least it is life time warranty now i can move on to putting my 3" body lift on. i'll post some pics as soon as i get it on.

 

Gotta remember that there are folks 100K+ Miles without a single issue from there racks.

 

My 2004 1500 hasn't had a single front end issue. The rack is perfect, no leaks at all with 102,000 on the clock. Probably going to blow out tomorrow since I posted this. LOL