Power steering gear - which one? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eyebuzz · 05-02-2011, 04:19 PM

Hi all,

Looking to buy a new (rebuilt) power steering gear for the 72 Suburban - Autozone has 'em about $100 cheaper than any of the catalogs (LMC, Eckler's, etc). Theirs are rebuild by Duralast. Anyone use one of these Duralast ones...any complaints?

Thanks,

TT

ETsC10 · 05-02-2011, 07:47 PM

I personally buy RedHead. Duralast has a pretty poor
reputation (at least in my area) for pretty much
everything they rebuild.

My personal opinion.

gcburdic · 05-08-2011, 09:28 PM

ttt...anybody else?

raisinracer · 05-08-2011, 11:24 PM

Run from them ... I gave up after the third box, back to manuel. Its cheaper then the gym. Autozone lifetime waranty ,you'll spend a lifetime changing it out.

**oldgold70c10** · 05-08-2011, 11:47 PM

68-75 remaned from Oreilly's. On since 2007 & still feels the same. Much tighter than the used box on my burb.

ubtripn · 05-09-2011, 08:19 AM

one thing I have leanred - Duralst is the wors, cheaopest and least reliable. O;Rielliey's is mid-decent to good and Napa is the best. The prices line up with these quality levels.

*taank* · 05-09-2011, 08:36 AM

I used a box for an 83. Got it from oreilly.
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eyebuzz · 05-09-2011, 10:01 AM

Thanks all. I'm probably going to go for the Red Head - I haven't got an exact quote yet - but seeing around online it will probably be around $300 - which is fine for such an important part of the truck. also, like the idea of using a smaller company - give them the business - and everyone online says they are nice guys there.

I'll post an update when all is installed in the coming weeks (just waiting for the State tax rebate check - the federal one is already spent!).

TT

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-09-2011, 10:09 AM

We have the Red Head gears in stock. They build our quick ratio gears. Lots of board members have them here.
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67-72_chassis_2.htm
WES

MARKDTN · 05-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Why not just get a used one? If you can go see the truck in the junkyard and the box is not wet with fluid, or adjusted too far, or in a horrible front end collision, just go used.

*taank* · 05-09-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

Why not just get a used one? If you can go see the truck in the junkyard and the box is not wet with fluid, or adjusted too far, or in a horrible front end collision, just go used.

I got a used one for the core. Then got a nice new one for 125$
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profe56 · 05-09-2011, 05:34 PM

I agree 100% with this:
you'll spend a lifetime changing it out.
I think is much better buying brands with good reputation

05-02-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Power steering gear - which one? Hi all, Looking to buy a new (rebuilt) power steering gear for the 72 Suburban - Autozone has 'em about $100 cheaper than any of the catalogs (LMC, Eckler's, etc). Theirs are rebuild by Duralast. Anyone use one of these Duralast ones...any complaints? Thanks, TT

05-02-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Power steering gear - which one? I personally buy RedHead. Duralast has a pretty poor reputation (at least in my area) for pretty much everything they rebuild. My personal opinion.

05-08-2011, 09:28 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Power steering gear - which one? ttt...anybody else? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-08-2011, 11:24 PM	#4
raisinracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 19	Re: Power steering gear - which one? Run from them ... I gave up after the third box, back to manuel. Its cheaper then the gym. Autozone lifetime waranty ,you'll spend a lifetime changing it out.

05-08-2011, 11:47 PM	#5
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: Power steering gear - which one? 68-75 remaned from Oreilly's. On since 2007 & still feels the same. Much tighter than the used box on my burb. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

05-09-2011, 08:19 AM	#6
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Power steering gear - which one? one thing I have leanred - Duralst is the wors, cheaopest and least reliable. O;Rielliey's is mid-decent to good and Napa is the best. The prices line up with these quality levels.

05-09-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
taank Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hastings mn Posts: 186	Re: Power steering gear - which one? I used a box for an 83. Got it from oreilly. Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Re: Power steering gear - which one? Thanks all. I'm probably going to go for the Red Head - I haven't got an exact quote yet - but seeing around online it will probably be around $300 - which is fine for such an important part of the truck. also, like the idea of using a smaller company - give them the business - and everyone online says they are nice guys there. I'll post an update when all is installed in the coming weeks (just waiting for the State tax rebate check - the federal one is already spent!). TT

05-09-2011, 10:09 AM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Power steering gear - which one? We have the Red Head gears in stock. They build our quick ratio gears. Lots of board members have them here. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67-72_chassis_2.htm WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#10
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: Power steering gear - which one? Why not just get a used one? If you can go see the truck in the junkyard and the box is not wet with fluid, or adjusted too far, or in a horrible front end collision, just go used. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-09-2011, 05:34 PM	#12
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Power steering gear - which one? I agree 100% with this: you'll spend a lifetime changing it out. I think is much better buying brands with good reputation



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