RXV - I messed up. What do I need to fix this?

[rngilliland]

Originally Posted by Biaviian

Should I not worry about OEM? I assume this is what you wanted to reference.

OEM is the safest bet but I have had good luck with the knockoff one I got from Ebay.

[PingEye3]

I would also remove the control arm on that side before you purchase the new steering box. Make sure that the inner and outer bolt sleeves at each end of the arm are still parallel to each other. As thick as they are, I have replaced 4 steering boxes and the control arms over the last couple of years.That would be my picture of them each time. They will bend on the flat plane. I had one that the outer sleeve connecting to strut was out by 30°.

I have used the Chinese steering box from Amazon with no issues. The factory steering boxes must have been made in China in the first place. I have one to replace this week on a 2018 RXV Arnold Palmer Special Issue with a worn out & grinding box, not damage from hitting anything. I have replaced three on models 2016 and newer that just failed. Chinese replacement all good so far and they come with new tie rod ends as well. Good luck.