u/Affectionate_View362

I have a 80 year old wooden lamp post that's rotting out at the bottom. I've seen some kits that I might try to use since I'm carpentry challenged and building one from scratch would take years. It looks like my existing post is a 7ft piece of 6x6 with a hole through the center. I was expecting different routed pieces fitted together with a channel for the electrical like what I'm seeing on YT. Is anyone familiar with what I have and/possibly have some suggestions on replacements kits? I don't need anything fancy. Thanks. Lamp post top

Replaced the R&P unit with a remanufactured Maval from Rock Auto on my '96 Explorer 4.0 4WD back in July of 2024. Just noticed the p/s pump sounding louder than normal when I turned. The fluid was a bit low, but I thought maybe some air worked its way out. I mostly use this vehicle for Costco and Trader Joe's runs, so way fewer than 2000 mi per year. Looked underneath to see if there were any leaks and noticed the zip tie-type clamp they use on the R&P boot was just dangling down by the wheel, and the boot had come loose on the passenger side. It's still under warranty for a couple more months, but is this something I should just try to fix with a big hose clamp, or has road grit likely gotten up in there and ruined it? Thanks.