2002 2500HD Chevy Silverado Hydroboost brake booster question.?
I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 with the 8.1 L engine. I had to purchase a new Hydroboost brake booster. No auto parts store sell this booster with the pushrod/spring/retaining ring included (this is the spring loaded rod that goes between the master cylinder and booster) and is considered part of the booster. The problem is that the retaining ring is bad. The auto parts stores want $150 for this brake booster. The only one I can find with this booster with the rod/spring/retaining ring included is the dealer and they wand $800 for the same part. I checked all the junk yards in Florida (where I live) and no one has one. Does anyone know if there is this booster somewhere on the planet with the rod/spring/retaining ring included? I don't have enough K.Y. jelly to pay $800 dollars for a $150 dollar part. Really the only part I need is the retaining ring but the dealer doesn't offer this part, you have to purchase the entire booster to get it. Does anyone know or have any info on my problem?
If anyone has any knowledge of a different type of truck that uses this same Hydroboost brake booster such as a Suburban, GMC Sierra or any other vehicle the info could be of some help.