Rack & pinion

[Dave Haddon]

Just told need R&P replacement from accident… almost 4K …is that true?
Or is someone playing games?

 

[Ken226]

Just told need R&P replacement from accident… almost 4K …is that true?
Or is someone playing games?

If you pay a dealer for the part and to install it, perhaps.

If you can order it yourself and know how to operate a socket set, you can probably do it for half that.

since you are posting in the 4th gen section, i'm assuming your truck is the DS Ram Classic, so this should be the right part.

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[RamDiver]

Just told need R&P replacement from accident… almost 4K …is that true?
Or is someone playing games?

After reading many stories about people in your position, I'd want to be confident I wasn't being lied to, you wouldn't be the first. I'd be looking for lots of details about the failure.

How many times have I heard stories of dealers saying that replacing the entire EPS was necessary and then the victim discovers a failed belt was the inexpensive solution?

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[Wild one]

Just told need R&P replacement from accident… almost 4K …is that true?
Or is someone playing games?

I'd think SGI should be paying that bill if it's from the accident Dave. I think you said it took a good hit on the wheel and a bunch of suspension components had to be replaced,so i could see the rack being a victim of the accident

 

[RamDiver]

I'd think SGI should be paying that bill if it's from the accident Dave. I think you said it took a good hit on the wheel and a bunch of suspension components had to be replaced,so i could see the rack being a victim of the accident

That's an excellent point, Rick.

If the damage is related to the accident, why should Dave be paying anything?

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[Dave Haddon]

Thanks guys and yep that looks like the part. Certainly will not be doing repairs as SGI are saying 50/50.. l have info just received from Traffic Light Engineer supporting my advanced Green Arrow and then kid saying he was “late for class”..will see if SGI has a clue about evidence.. so far they say Sticking to 50/50i.. if stopped at Red how can a little compact car do over $9600 damage to a 4x4 and move it 2-3 ft sideways in what 16 ft.. while other 2 lanes beside him don’t move.. hmmm

 

[TJP440]

What's SGI? And if this is due to the accident you should be paying ZERO. It's not uncommon for issues related to the accident to appear after the repairs are done. this of course is within a reasonable time.
Details of the accident and mileage on the vehicle may come into play. keep us posted

 

[Wild one]

Thanks guys and yep that looks like the part. Certainly will not be doing repairs as SGI are saying 50/50.. l have info just received from Traffic Light Engineer supporting my advanced Green Arrow and then kid saying he was “late for class”..will see if SGI has a clue about evidence.. so far they say Sticking to 50/50i.. if stopped at Red how can a little compact car do over $9600 damage to a 4x4 and move it 2-3 ft sideways in what 16 ft.. while other 2 lanes beside him don’t move.. hmmm

The only ones who benefit from No Fault Insurance are the insurance companies. The insurance companies seem to have alot of politicians in their pockets these days

 

[Wild one]

What's SGI? And if this is due to the accident you should be paying ZERO. It's not uncommon for issues related to the accident to appear after the repairs are done. this of course is within a reasonable time.
Details of the accident and mileage on the vehicle may come into play. keep us posted

SGI= Saskatchewan Government Insurance.

 

[Dave Haddon]

They were not off by much $3800

 

[Dave Haddon]

Issue with these idiots is after giving them all the facts they say it’s a 50/50… how in h…. Can it be 50/50…grrrrrrr.. combined with the $2200 for car rental .. now this…. Good thing I don’t carry anymore!!!

 

[Wild one]

Issue with these idiots is after giving them all the facts they say it’s a 50/50… how in h…. Can it be 50/50…grrrrrrr.. comedies the $2200 for car rental .. now this…. Good thing I don’t carry anymore!!!

We need a few guys like the guy down south who shot the insurance company big wig awhile ago.If the guys at the top of some of these insurance companies started to worry about being taken out,they might not be so inclined to screw people over,just saying

 

[Dave Haddon]

What frustrates and annoyes me to no end is these people making decisions have no clue how to apply evidence in all its forms. They are tunnelled visioned on one factor and ****..that's it guilty.. forget the smoking gun and all the other pieces that make up the crime scene... Elevated to the height of their incompetence is so true....ahh cheese wiz for dinner the next 2 months...cheers D

 

[Wild one]

What frustrates and annoyes me to no end is these people making decisions have no clue how to apply evidence in all its forms. They are tunnelled visioned on one factor and ****..that's it guilty.. forget the smoking gun and all the other pieces that make up the crime scene... Elevated to the height of their incompetence is so true....ahh cheese wiz for dinner the next 2 months...cheers D

Hey i live on Cheese Whiz,but it's not a poor mans snack food anymore,lol.When Wally World has it on sale,i make a point of stocking up,lol.

 

[Dave Haddon]

So do you guys suggest I ask for the “damaged “ rack and pinion unit back after they remove it to install the new one? Any reason to do that?

 

[Wild one]

So do you guys suggest I ask for the “damaged “ rack and pinion unit back after they remove it to install the new one? Any reason to do that?

I'd get it back,and then send it to one of the rack rebuilder outfits and see if it's fixable,or just to take apart and see what is damaged.But i'm kind of curious that way,i like to take things apart to see what went wrong,lol

 

[EdGs]

@Dave Haddon, that really is crappy that they call it 50/50, I hope you get it fixed properly and completely.

Best thing I can say is invest in a good quality dash cam. I have one, but am looking for one that has a more realistic field of view. Mine has a wide field of view, but it make it seem like the cars in front of you are farther away.

So, I am still looking.

Keep us informed of your progress.

 

[Wild one]

@Dave Haddon, that really is crappy that they call it 50/50, I hope you get it fixed properly and completely.

Best thing I can say is invest in a good quality dash cam. I have one, but am looking for one that has a more realistic field of view. Mine has a wide field of view, but it make it seem like the cars in front of you are farther away.

So, I am still looking.

Keep us informed of your progress.

SGI has went to No Fault Insurance so even if you have a dash cam proving the other persons completely at fault,it still won't do you any good trying to get more out of the insurance company Ed. You can't even sue for damages or injuries and get fair compensation with no fault insurance

 

[Dave Haddon]

Exactly….seems we take it on the chin regardless as the morons in SGI have no kahunas or ability to make a logical decision based on facts… much easier to say 50/50 and they smile and go watch TV… grrr

 

[Wild one]

Exactly….seems we take it on the chin regardless as the morons in SGI have no kahunas or ability to make a logical decision based on facts… much easier to say 50/50 and they smile and go watch TV… grrr

Alberta has also adopted No Fault now to,and i'm guessing a few politicians wallets got a bit fatter at the same time