Used Ram 1500 steering rack from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Ram 1500 steering rack?

Asking prices from 724 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedNov 1, 2026
Strong coverage4,723 priced of 5,537 observed7 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Ram 1500 steering rack

What the steering rack does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering rack price guide →

Also known asRack and PinionRack and Pinion SteeringSteering BoxSteering GearPower Steering Rack
Price summary

A used Ram 1500 steering rack costs $574 to $2,200, with a median asking price of $1,205. Based on 4,723 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,292
Grade B (good)$1,175
Grade C (fair)$1,030

Ram 1500 steering rack price snapshot

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Low
$574
Average
$1,220
High
$2,200
5,537 listings observed · 4,723 pricedUpdated 10h ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$574–$2,2002,825 listings
Grade BStandard used$595–$2,2001,437 listings
Grade CVisible wear$750–$1,35550 listings
Grade XUngraded$588–$1,680411 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $574–$2,200 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Ram 1500 steering rack is listed

We found priced Ram 1500 steering rack listings at 724 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 1,066 listings (10% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $1,050, while New Jersey yards ask $1,700, 62% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California1,06644$1,050-13%
Michigan96958$1,186-2%
Texas65149$1,295+7%
Illinois64129$1,236+3%
Florida49049$1,175-2%
Missouri44320$1,351+12%
New Jersey43119$1,700+41%
Indiana41916$1,306+8%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,205 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Ram 1500 steering rack replacement cost?

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Used part
$1,205
Ram 1500 median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,490–$2,105
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, ID 668455090AI49 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$1,389$1,000 – $1,537
Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, ID 68453726AI48 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$1,398$588 – $1,900
Quad Cab (4 Dr), (6' 4" box), ID 68453726AI48 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$1,398$588 – $1,900
Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, ID 68453727AI20 listings$1,150$900 – $1,550
Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, ID 68453727AI20 listings$1,150$900 – $1,550
Quad Cab (4 Dr), (6' 4" box), ID 68453727AI20 listings$1,150$900 – $1,550

Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, ID 68453729AI

3 listings
$1,123$1,095 – $1,150

Model-year comparison

What does a Ram 1500 steering rack cost by year?

$945$1,060$1,175$1,290$1,40520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Ram 1500 steering rack cost?

Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 steering rack are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,292.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, ID 68453729AI, lists at a $1,123 median, while Quad Cab (4 Dr), (6' 4" box), ID 68453726AI commands $1,398, a 24% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $1,050, while 2025 tops the table at $1,338. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 177% above the Ford F150 ($435), 338% above the Honda Civic ($275), and 89% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($639) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used steering rack: what to check

  1. Confirm hydraulic vs electric power steering. They never interchange.
  2. Check the input shaft and tie-rod ends for play.
  3. Ask whether the rack was leak-tested; seals are the usual failure.
  4. Match the mounting bushing style. Subframe designs change mid-generation.

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How much is a used steering rack for a Ram 1500?

The median asking price is $1,205 across 4,723 priced listings from 724 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,292. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,050.

How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 steering rack?

Using a used part, a Ram 1500 steering rack replacement typically runs $1,490–$2,105 all-in: the median used steering rack for this model lists at $1,205, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Ram 1500 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Ram 1500 steering rack years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 steering rack fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Ram 1500 Steering Rack Cost — From $574 to $2,200