stock steering gearbox

[rudyyloverboiii]

Anyone know if rebuilding a stock steering box is worth doing? Or has anyone tried doing it?

[65chevysub]

I rebuilt my original manual steering box in the earl 1990's, and still have the "manual" that came with it. It's a copy of the factory steering gear rebuild manual. I believe all you do is replace the bearings, seals, etc. I switched to 72 power steering in 99. I'd rebuild the original if you want to stay original.

[65 C20]

First off welcome to the forum.
If you go to the suspension forum and search under" Back to the Basics"
Tx Firefighter has done articals on rebuilding a P/S steering box and rebuilding the rag joint.
A manual box should be simialar to replace the seals and if your rag joint is worn it can have some play in it.
As always we like to see what your ride looks like.

[rudyyloverboiii]

Sweet! Thanks! Very helpful n i will post a pic of my 64 spon. My manual box does have play n ive noticed one bearing is worn n missing a cylinder shaped seal. Thanks again!