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treyvette17 01-31-2019 01:52 PM

Steering box upgrade
 
My steering box is fairly old and worn out and in need of replacement. Is there an aftermarket box that might have a bit quicker of a steering ratio that anyone uses or recommends? Thanks for your help.

SeventyOne 01-31-2019 02:08 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
https://redheadsteeringgears.com/pro...s-blazers-4x4/

:smoke:

lks dcvn 01-31-2019 04:27 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
Came here to say this ^ - all my projects get them.

parb 01-31-2019 05:46 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
I ordered this one:
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...ing%20Gear.htm

I believe it is made by redhead, i think the only thing that differs them from redheads is that they have a different turning ratio. Having said that i think you can order them directly from redhead with the same turning ratio if you wanted.
I got some other stuff from classic heartbeat that worked out and didn't mind sending him some business.

Bigdav160 01-31-2019 06:27 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
Rebuild your own for $35 kit and save $$$

OldCreek 02-01-2019 12:59 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160 (Post 8455761)
Rebuild your own for $35 kit and save $$$

I rebuilt a box once. Afterwards, I core exchanged it for a rebuilt one...:haha:

It didn't turn out all that great but for $35 I figured I'd like to try it. After all, it's a hobby.

Wil

parb 02-01-2019 01:10 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
Ha,

a man just like me! I also think it is a myth that one should overcome their weaknesses - i prefer to bet on my strengths. Rebuilding a steering box wasn't one of them... :)

treyvette17 02-01-2019 01:16 PM

Re: Steering box upgrade
 
There are 2 things in this hobby I dont mess with. Brakes and steering. Messing those up seems to increase the chances of shortening my life expectancy. I embrace my limits haha.


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