Steering Rack - Missing Threaded Drain Plug

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1500farm

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2003
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Hemi 5.7
Noticed a bunch of oil under the steering rack on my 2003 Ram 1500. Low and behold the drain bolt / plug is missing! I've searched all over the internet and cannot find anything that looks like a replacement. Even looking for hydraulic or industrial fittings. The rack was a refurb unit I got from NAPA about 9 years ago. I'm going to ask them if they can get the plug, but not expecting any luck on that front.


Has anyone ever replaced or bought this plug separate?


I was able to get calipers in there and the I.D. is 1.50", the thread pitch is 16 tpi.

Thank you!

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