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hoovers71 · 07-04-2013, 11:45 AM

I have read a lot of posts suggesting who to buy from for a rebuilt ps box.

What seems to be consistent is that they don't hold up. Does anyone have a source that they feel is reliable? My box came from NAPA and did not last more than 1.5 years, it was never right per the po.

So, where do I grab one? Wes at Classic Heartbeat looks to have some nice boxes, 1 yr. warranty, vs CPP lifetime, but no 4x4 applications.

thanks

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-04-2013, 11:55 AM

I'd buy from wes.. He has always treated me right vs cpp not so much.

Lee H · 07-04-2013, 12:02 PM

Check out Red Head Steering Gears. Not cheap but probably the last unit you will have to buy. Look at the web site and the process they go through. The cardone, etal, rebuilt pumps are chiefly just reseals and don't take care of the real wear issues. If it's not worn real bad it may last a few years. I went through 3 NAPA rebuilt units in less than a year about 5-6 years ago. Got a Red Head and no issues. Not sure if they have your application but worth checking out. I think I got it from Wes at Classic Heartbeat.

07-04-2013, 11:45 AM	#1
hoovers71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bencia Posts: 38	need ps box for 71 1/2 ton 4x4 I have read a lot of posts suggesting who to buy from for a rebuilt ps box. What seems to be consistent is that they don't hold up. Does anyone have a source that they feel is reliable? My box came from NAPA and did not last more than 1.5 years, it was never right per the po. So, where do I grab one? Wes at Classic Heartbeat looks to have some nice boxes, 1 yr. warranty, vs CPP lifetime, but no 4x4 applications. thanks

07-04-2013, 11:55 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: need ps box for 71 1/2 ton 4x4 I'd buy from wes.. He has always treated me right vs cpp not so much. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-04-2013, 12:02 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: need ps box for 71 1/2 ton 4x4 Check out Red Head Steering Gears. Not cheap but probably the last unit you will have to buy. Look at the web site and the process they go through. The cardone, etal, rebuilt pumps are chiefly just reseals and don't take care of the real wear issues. If it's not worn real bad it may last a few years. I went through 3 NAPA rebuilt units in less than a year about 5-6 years ago. Got a Red Head and no issues. Not sure if they have your application but worth checking out. I think I got it from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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