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06-22-2011, 08:50 PM
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Registered User
 Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Carson City NV
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steering box
Need to replace leaking steering box. Advice on brands to use also beside hoses what else should be replaced while its apart.
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06-22-2011, 10:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: steering box
I got one from Checker and it was pretty crappy. I replaced it when O'Reilly bought Checker and this one seems pretty decent.
I'd take a look at the rag joint while you're taking the box out. |
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06-23-2011, 12:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oakland, Ca
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Re: steering box
Redhead steering box. Very well liked among the board. Just received my box yesterday. Ordered on Thursday.
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06-29-2011, 01:32 PM
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Not a bad nut after all..
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: ND
Posts: 1,759
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Re: steering box
Replace both the high and low pressure hoses while you are at it. They are cheap compared to the steering box.
I had a bad experience (got loose after about one year) with a steering box from Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts. Currently I have a steering box rebuilt by a local guy which is great. I had him convert it to fast ratio while he was in it. I can provide you his contact information if you are interested.
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06-30-2011, 09:09 AM
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Location: Las Vegas
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Re: steering box
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Replace the pump too... it's only a few bucks more and you end up with 100% new box, pump and lines.... Last edited by mcmlxix; 06-30-2011 at 09:10 AM. |
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06-30-2011, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Coos Bay, OR
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Re: steering box
I'll put in a third vote for Redhead. You can order from them directly. I was also planning on going with crossover steering and since I only have about 2,000 miles on my steering gear from them I didn't want to buy a whole new 2wd unit. They said I could send them my 4wd unit back and they would swap out the pitman shaft for a 2wd one for the cost of the part and labor which at the time was around $100 total.
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06-30-2011, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oakland, Ca
Posts: 1,382
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Re: steering box
That's exactly what I am doing. When I go D60 front I will either have them swap sector shafts (2wd) for crossover or sell this one and get a new 2wd box.
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07-01-2011, 08:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bluemont, Virginia
Posts: 274
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Re: steering box
Bought one from Car Steering Wholesale out of San Diego. Getn ready to install this weekend. Heard nothing but good things about them. Will let you know.
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