High pressure power steering lines- questions??

Boostmaster · 11-05-2024, 09:57 AM

Our 2004 wrx wagon is pushing over 200k miles. Everything works fine but lately I am getting smoke from under the hood as she warms up. I noticed the power steering high pressure line is wet and have also had the hard steering happen off and on so I suppose it's time to get in there and rebuild and replace.

I saw the thread on rebuilding the PS pump so I have some new o-rings on order. Now I'm looking for the pair of lines that go to the rack. I confirmed with the dealership that the part number I need is 34610FE121. The dealer wants $425 for this pair of lines.

I've searched the online OEM parts houses and many offer the lines as low as $285 (if you can call that low) but they want upwards of $100 for shipping!!

I cannot believe that there is no other source for these lines. Maybe someone is making a custom line or retrofitting the high pressure rubber onto the existing hard lines? Not sure.

Anyone have any ideas on this?

The other rubber hoses are p/n 34611FE130-$82; and 34611FE050- $58.38. I think I can source those cheaper on ebay or amazon.

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Jedi03 · 11-05-2024, 01:50 PM

i have a business local to me that custom makes lines, it tends to actually be cheaper with the dealer costs than getting them custom made, at least with this company

Boostmaster · 11-05-2024, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the response. That sounds crazy!

So, am I to believe that all of us are stuck with this crazy price for a simple part that is not that complex?

I want to make sure that there are no other options as $400+ is a chunk of change

REX_WGN · 11-10-2024, 10:46 AM

at that price point, a custom built line would be more ideal, but it sounds like you're just interested in restoring it to oem. I think if you browse enough, you'll find a Subaru parts site that ships cheaper than that. try tascaparts.com

Charlie-III · 11-10-2024, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Boostmaster

Thanks for the response. That sounds crazy!

So, am I to believe that all of us are stuck with this crazy price for a simple part that is not that complex?

I want to make sure that there are no other options as $400+ is a chunk of change

Look in the regional forum "Tri-state", there is a guy (top of page stickie?) that sells Subaru OEM parts. Ask him.

GK1707 · 11-14-2024, 11:55 AM

If you can swing it, the Chase bays gd power steering kit is pretty good. I recently installed it in my 04 sti and a brand new rack. No leaks and great steering feel.

Looks like they raised their prices significantly though. I got the kit back when it was around $380 brand new. Looks to be $500 now. That's for both lines 6an, fittings directly into the rack and a baffled reservoir.

11-05-2024, 09:57 AM	#1
Boostmaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 62056 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Virgina Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon Java Black	High pressure power steering lines- questions?? Our 2004 wrx wagon is pushing over 200k miles. Everything works fine but lately I am getting smoke from under the hood as she warms up. I noticed the power steering high pressure line is wet and have also had the hard steering happen off and on so I suppose it's time to get in there and rebuild and replace. I saw the thread on rebuilding the PS pump so I have some new o-rings on order. Now I'm looking for the pair of lines that go to the rack. I confirmed with the dealership that the part number I need is 34610FE121. The dealer wants $425 for this pair of lines. I've searched the online OEM parts houses and many offer the lines as low as $285 (if you can call that low) but they want upwards of $100 for shipping!! I cannot believe that there is no other source for these lines. Maybe someone is making a custom line or retrofitting the high pressure rubber onto the existing hard lines? Not sure. Anyone have any ideas on this? The other rubber hoses are p/n 34611FE130-$82; and 34611FE050- $58.38. I think I can source those cheaper on ebay or amazon. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-05-2024, 01:50 PM	#2
Jedi03 Scooby Specialist Member#: 491095 Join Date: Sep 2018 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: New Mexico Vehicle: 2009 STi Blue Blue	i have a business local to me that custom makes lines, it tends to actually be cheaper with the dealer costs than getting them custom made, at least with this company

11-05-2024, 10:32 PM	#3
Boostmaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 62056 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Virgina Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon Java Black	Thanks for the response. That sounds crazy! So, am I to believe that all of us are stuck with this crazy price for a simple part that is not that complex? I want to make sure that there are no other options as $400+ is a chunk of change

11-10-2024, 10:46 AM	#4
REX_WGN Scooby Guru Member#: 107618 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY Vehicle: 06 GG WRX / 09 FXT @florencedestinedfxt	at that price point, a custom built line would be more ideal, but it sounds like you're just interested in restoring it to oem. I think if you browse enough, you'll find a Subaru parts site that ships cheaper than that. try tascaparts.com

11-14-2024, 11:55 AM	#6
GK1707 Scooby Specialist Member#: 373868 Join Date: Nov 2013 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens, NY Vehicle: '04 STi WRB	If you can swing it, the Chase bays gd power steering kit is pretty good. I recently installed it in my 04 sti and a brand new rack. No leaks and great steering feel. Looks like they raised their prices significantly though. I got the kit back when it was around $380 brand new. Looks to be $500 now. That's for both lines 6an, fittings directly into the rack and a baffled reservoir.