steering gear
 

Picking up a red head steering gear.They offer them in 3 or 4 turns from lock to lock. Opinions on which is the better way to go.

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I just a few minutes ago ordered the 15:1 quickest ratio that Red-Head has to offer for my 72. I will let you know the diffrence once installed.

Part number:2851

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Most manufacturers offer a variable ratio and a fixed ratio. I did the fixed in my Jimmy and wish I had gotten the variable FWIW. I used AGR.

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They are the same part number. Make sure you tell them exactly which one you want. I have the 18:1 installed right now and am later going to try the 15:1 to see which I like better.

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These trucks have such a short wheel base, IMO the last thing I would want is quicker steering especially with a lift and larger tires. I'd be interested to hear from someone that has installed one in their truck.

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Thanks for the input. I was thinking the 4turn was the way to go with 35.

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They told me the quick steer was more for wheeling.

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I didn't know they had an 18:1

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My Blazer only sees pavement, I went with the quick ratio. The whole reason I got a new box because my steering was squirrelly. It fixed that problem, steering is tight now, not at all jumpy at highway speeds and I don't need to turn the wheel as much now from lock to lock.

You might try selling your old box locally first before sending it back to them for a core refund, the shipping back to them is horrendous.

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Shipping back to Red-Head was $30. USD...prepaid.

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I remember mine being around $50-$60