Has anybody rebuilt the power steering rack in their H3/H3T?

[Alpha X]

Has anyone rebuilt the steering rack in their H3 / H3T with any success? I don't recall seeing this topic discussed here. I recently watched a video of a rack from a Toyota being rebuilt, and it didn't seem too bad. I have a power steering rack that dumped it's fluid while going down some rocks at Windrock. I was considering getting one of these $60 seal kits and giving it a try. Keep it as a backup.

A few links to H3 Power Steering Rack Seal Kits:

POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION SEAL/REPAIR KIT FITS HUMMER H3 2006-2010 | eBay

POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION SEAL KIT. No exceptions. -will include all seals, o-rings, and OEM parts necessary for the repair. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

www.ebay.com

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Steering-Seals-Pinion-Hummer/dp/B07C3TMVTV

2006-2010 Hummer H3 Power Steering Rack and Pinion Seal Kit

Need to buy a 2006-2010 Hummer H3 power steering rack and pinion seal kit? Power Steering Seals offers the best Hummer H3 rack and pinion seal repair kit.

powersteeringseals.com

 

[Jeepwalker]

I wouldn't be afraid to...

 

[Alpha X]

I wouldn't be afraid to...

That's kinda what I'm thinking too. This winter, I'll probably try to disassemble it to find a failed seal and/or determine what caused it to leak all of it's fluid in a hurry. I don't recall seeing damage on it when I pulled it out to replace it with a the new power steering rack. If I decide to rebuild it, I'll come back and update this.

 

[atvspeed4]

Ive been seeing issues with remanufactured steering racks and differences in machining lately. Would be great to get feedback on the rebuild as I think this is a great path forward for people that like to tinker.