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Old 06-25-2016, 11:37 AM   #1
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72 K10 Steering box replacement

I thought this was going to be fairly easy, but I can't find one anywhere locally.

Are there any others that are interchangeable? Seems like everything is available other than for a 72 K10 w/power steering. I found a few online, but shipping the core back would probably be about what the core fee is. My steering is pretty sloppy and I'm starting to get a little concerned driving. I'm 99.9% sure its the steering box.
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Old 06-25-2016, 11:57 AM   #2
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Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement

Seems all the steering boxes are either Cardone 27-7502 or Lares 959, with the Lares a bit more money, but I did find a lares for $98 with $75 core and of course shipping both ways. It said works with Steering Coupling Assembly 201. Does that mean I need that specific rag joint also?

EDIT: Just an update. I did find the Lares 959 at advanceauto and it says it comes with ragjoint bu also says "Power Gear; Steering Coupling Assembly 201 Available Separately"?? It's $185 though, compared to the rockauto one at $98, but with discount codes and no shipping and easy drop off for the core, it might be a better deal at advance. Plus, if for some reason the part is incorrect, it's easy to return
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Old 06-25-2016, 12:13 PM   #3
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Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement

Maybe rebuild it?
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Old 06-25-2016, 12:57 PM   #4
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Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement

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Maybe rebuild it?
I may do both. Order the replacement and rather than turn in the core for the $55, just attempt to rebuild it. I hate turning in original parts
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Old 06-25-2016, 08:16 PM   #5
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Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement

Redhead
http://www.steeringgears.net/?gclid=...FZSGfgod-FIFjg
Order it, they send it, return core in box free, get credited back

Or send yours to be rebuilt right

These guys know how to rebuild a box. It will be tight, no play

Dont get a cardone !
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Old 06-26-2016, 09:34 AM   #6
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Redhead
http://www.steeringgears.net/?gclid=...FZSGfgod-FIFjg
Order it, they send it, return core in box free, get credited back

Or send yours to be rebuilt right

These guys know how to rebuild a box. It will be tight, no play

Dont get a cardone !
Before seeing this, I ordered the Lares unit. The Redhead are a bit pricey, but definitely the way to go, reading their reviews. If this Lares fails on me (which it shouldn't, with only a 1000 or so miles a year), I'll be going that route
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