wore out manual steering box - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wlf89 · 01-07-2013, 04:54 PM

where can i get parts to rebuild these boxes?

sboris · 01-07-2013, 05:04 PM

If you've never had one apart, they are a P I T A! If its just leaking, I got the seals at the local parts supply. If it needs rebuilt, I'd get another IMO.

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**truckster** · 01-07-2013, 06:24 PM

NAPA has the kit. But it's kind of expensive, and may not be worth it once you put all the labor into it.

vectorit · 01-07-2013, 07:03 PM

With the hassle factor, proper part availability, cost, and safety in mind I feel it's just cheaper to get a new re manufactured unit. I swapped in a new steering box in less than a couple hours and was done.

PanelDeland · 01-07-2013, 10:21 PM

I went with a later box(fewer turns lock to lock) with PS from a wrecking yard for less than a new box would have cost.It works great and was an easy install.Other than mounting the brackets and putting on the hoses,it was as easy as replacing the manual box.

mrsmothers · 01-07-2013, 10:27 PM

I took one apart once .............. notice I didnt say I rebuilt it.

LSUMurse · 01-08-2013, 03:29 AM

I'm changing my manual to power in the next couple weeks, hopefully. If you want my old one, you can have it. The core charge was only $3.22. I'd eat that up in gas, considering the junkyard is more than 9 miles away.

The price of shipping might eat you up, though. Let me know if you're interested. No guarantee as to when I'll get it out. Life has a tendency to get in it's own way.

wlf89 · 01-08-2013, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUMurse

I'm changing my manual to power in the next couple weeks, hopefully. If you want my old one, you can have it. The core charge was only $3.22. I'd eat that up in gas, considering the junkyard is more than 9 miles away.

The price of shipping might eat you up, though. Let me know if you're interested. No guarantee as to when I'll get it out. Life has a tendency to get in it's own way.

is it in decent shape or lot of play?

LSUMurse · 01-08-2013, 03:39 AM

It seems fine to me. However, I am no authority. This is the first truck I've ever owned. I can say that I've never thought "Wow, this thing is all over the place". I'll be driving it to work in the morning (5 hours from now, what the heck am I still doing up?), and I'll pay closer attention and give you a little better report.

wlf89 · 01-08-2013, 11:10 AM

alright man i will definatly pay to have it shipped here just let me know when you get it ready and ill send u a payment.

01-07-2013, 04:54 PM	#1
wlf89 69 c/10 lwb fleetside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: saint joseph TN Posts: 195	wore out manual steering box where can i get parts to rebuild these boxes? __________________ 69 lwb fleetside 67 swb fleetside (2) 72 lwb fleetside 50 swb no bed 65 impala ss 65 1 ton flatbed

01-07-2013, 05:04 PM	#2
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: wore out manual steering box If you've never had one apart, they are a P I T A! If its just leaking, I got the seals at the local parts supply. If it needs rebuilt, I'd get another IMO. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

01-07-2013, 06:24 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,879	Re: wore out manual steering box NAPA has the kit. But it's kind of expensive, and may not be worth it once you put all the labor into it.

01-07-2013, 07:03 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: wore out manual steering box With the hassle factor, proper part availability, cost, and safety in mind I feel it's just cheaper to get a new re manufactured unit. I swapped in a new steering box in less than a couple hours and was done. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-07-2013, 10:21 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: wore out manual steering box I went with a later box(fewer turns lock to lock) with PS from a wrecking yard for less than a new box would have cost.It works great and was an easy install.Other than mounting the brackets and putting on the hoses,it was as easy as replacing the manual box. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-07-2013, 10:27 PM	#6
mrsmothers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ruston la Posts: 169	Re: wore out manual steering box I took one apart once .............. notice I didnt say I rebuilt it.

01-08-2013, 03:29 AM	#7
LSUMurse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 406	Re: wore out manual steering box I'm changing my manual to power in the next couple weeks, hopefully. If you want my old one, you can have it. The core charge was only $3.22. I'd eat that up in gas, considering the junkyard is more than 9 miles away. The price of shipping might eat you up, though. Let me know if you're interested. No guarantee as to when I'll get it out. Life has a tendency to get in it's own way. __________________ It's not that I am apathetic, I just don't care. If your life is a joke, it appears death will be your punchline.

01-08-2013, 03:39 AM	#9
LSUMurse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 406	Re: wore out manual steering box It seems fine to me. However, I am no authority. This is the first truck I've ever owned. I can say that I've never thought "Wow, this thing is all over the place". I'll be driving it to work in the morning (5 hours from now, what the heck am I still doing up?), and I'll pay closer attention and give you a little better report. __________________ It's not that I am apathetic, I just don't care. If your life is a joke, it appears death will be your punchline.

01-08-2013, 11:10 AM	#10
wlf89 69 c/10 lwb fleetside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: saint joseph TN Posts: 195	Re: wore out manual steering box alright man i will definatly pay to have it shipped here just let me know when you get it ready and ill send u a payment. __________________ 69 lwb fleetside 67 swb fleetside (2) 72 lwb fleetside 50 swb no bed 65 impala ss 65 1 ton flatbed



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