They are not the same

 

they are very different! mirror image of each other!

 

Well that sucks. Does anyone know where I can find a JDM rack?

 

Toyota offers a complete seal replacement kit for the steering rack..your best option is to buy that and find someone who can pull it apart and replace it for you.

 

Hey Ross.....why have I never seen your monster around Van???

Yeah, I know of the rebuild kit (I work for Toyota) and I have one for the input gear portion of the rack here next to me. I don't think I need to rebuild the internals of the rack itself as it still works just seems to have leaked past the main seals in the rack.
Going to see if I can do it with it still in the car as I dont have much time/shop space at the moment to take it out and such.

Does anyone have the part number for the JDM rack?

 

i will see if i have one lying around, you can have it free of charge if you cover postage from the uk

edit: sorry, i dont have one