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06-03-2014, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
Hello folks..wanted to pick yalls brain about this company called redhead steering gears..I've seen there name floating throughout this forum from time to time..but I don't know anyone personally that has any experience with this company..any info would be greatly appreciated....
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06-03-2014, 11:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
Yay all the way. Last summer I called them about a manual box for my 67 c10. The guy said hold on and let me check, a few moments he returned and said they could ship it out that same afternoon. A couple days later I installed the box, perfect fit and finish. I found a leak and called to speak with them. They were very helpful and explained the box may have turn upside down in shipping. They said drive around for a couple weeks as this truck is not my DD. turns out the box was defective. They apologized and sent out a replacement and paid shipping. They took responsibility and made good on their work. Hard to find these days. If I did it again, I would send them my box and have it rebuilt and have custom colors. No problems with the box since and the steering is super tight!
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06-03-2014, 11:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
I have one in my truck. Its a power steering one. It works great and they are a good company to deal with in my experience. Hope that helps.
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06-04-2014, 01:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
I've been to there shop and they all real nice/great guys. I have a cpp quick ratio in my truck I'm building, I have no faith in cpp so when the time comes ill replace it with a redhead box.
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09-25-2014, 12:49 PM | #5 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
I just purchased a box from them for my 63 short stepside.....highly recommended!!!! Great customer service and parts!!
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10-11-2014, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
nice..
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09-25-2014, 01:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
After having one on my C10 for three years now I would never use a another dorman (supplier or rebuilt steering boxes to almost all after market auto parts stores) box again.
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09-25-2014, 01:50 PM | #8 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
Had one on my Jimmy for 3+ years and never had a problem. Great guys to deal with and very knowledgeable.
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09-25-2014, 09:08 PM | #9 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
I have one on my 4x4 and it is perfect.
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09-28-2014, 01:34 AM | #10 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
Got one in my truck. No problems and the guys are great to work with!
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10-11-2014, 10:56 PM | #11 |
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Re: redhead steering gears.... yay or nay?
Yay, yay,and yay. Wes sold me, and installed quick raito redhead box in my K5. My wife had to drive the blazer to work last week while the wrangler was being worked on. She said the 42 year old blazer tracked, and steered better than the jeep. For a girl who grew up driving accords and civics, that thought my 91 legend was a big car that's quite an endorcement!
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