Power Steering Gearbox Rebuild?can I Do It?
 

MY 69 4X4 HAS A BAD WHEEL SHAKE AT 45 MPH.IVE HAD THE TIRES AND WHEELS REBALANCED AND HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES FROM EVERY CORNER AND IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.I HAVE HOWEVER FOUND THE BOTTOM SHAFT WOBBLING WHEN WHEN I HAVE SOMONE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND I LOOK FOR LOOSE TIE RODS ECT. MY QUESTION IS THIS. HOW HARD IS IT TO REPLACE THE THRUST BRGS? I HATE TO BY A RECONDITIONED BOX IF I CAN REPAIR MINE.MY SEALS ARE AS DRY AS A BONE? :me:

Re: Power Steering Gearbox Rebuild?can I Do It?
 

No idea on a box rebuild, I just swapped out my manual box for a tight power one and it made a difference in slop, but not wheel shake. My box had about 5" of play at the steering wheel. I would suspect wheel bearings, axle ball joints, and tie-rod/draglink ends. If your truck is still rolling around on the original balljoints then they might be worn out. The open-knuckle 44 on mine cost me ~ $90 to do all 4 ball joints.

Re: Power Steering Gearbox Rebuild?can I Do It?
 

Shurly Someone Has Tried This And Either Had Success Or Failure?

Re: Power Steering Gearbox Rebuild?can I Do It?
 

I think most folks just swap out for a reconditioned box. I did on my 72 and no leaks so far.