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shp4man · 10-20-2016, 02:17 PM

Ok, so the old 1965 C10's manual steering box has about 7 inches of play that won't adjust out. Oddly, the rest of the front end parts are pretty decent.
The box has a lash adjuster on it, which I tried 1/4 turn at at time, and it worked for about 20 miles, but now it looks like the shaft that the pitman are is attached to is actually moving downward, coming out the bottom in other words. WTF?
So, rebuild kit? Reman box?
Not super interested in a power steering setup. Thanks in advance.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-20-2016, 05:24 PM

I'd remove that old box, put it in my wife's truck and take it to orielly and get a new one. Whats the question again?

chevy_mike · 10-21-2016, 11:39 AM

Problem is, most places don't list nor can get a manual steering box. Orielly's, Autozone and NAPA do not list them.

1963c-10 · 10-21-2016, 12:02 PM

red hat steering gears did mine. Great people to deal with and 100% warranty. All you have to do is install the unit.

vince1 · 10-21-2016, 03:27 PM

Mine was so bad that when I poured gear oil into it there was a noticeable drip drip as it tried to empty it self. Darn steering wheel was also pretty well gone because it was so hard to turn.

A 67 PS box and an adapter plate for mounting it was all that was needed. Of course after a collapsible shaft and fabricated pump mounting bracket the story gets longer.

shp4man · 10-21-2016, 05:44 PM

You guys had good luck with Rockauto?

vince1 · 10-21-2016, 07:09 PM

I've bought a new dual master cylinder and brake wheel cylinders from Rockauto. I never had a problem with any of it but if I was replacing a steering gear I would at least look into the Red Hat option.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-21-2016, 09:41 PM

Or Red Head.

10-20-2016, 02:17 PM	#1
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 549	Share your steering box wisdom. Ok, so the old 1965 C10's manual steering box has about 7 inches of play that won't adjust out. Oddly, the rest of the front end parts are pretty decent. The box has a lash adjuster on it, which I tried 1/4 turn at at time, and it worked for about 20 miles, but now it looks like the shaft that the pitman are is attached to is actually moving downward, coming out the bottom in other words. WTF? So, rebuild kit? Reman box? Not super interested in a power steering setup. Thanks in advance.

10-20-2016, 05:24 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. I'd remove that old box, put it in my wife's truck and take it to orielly and get a new one. Whats the question again? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-21-2016, 11:39 AM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. Problem is, most places don't list nor can get a manual steering box. Orielly's, Autozone and NAPA do not list them. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

10-21-2016, 12:02 PM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. red hat steering gears did mine. Great people to deal with and 100% warranty. All you have to do is install the unit. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-21-2016, 03:27 PM	#5
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. Mine was so bad that when I poured gear oil into it there was a noticeable drip drip as it tried to empty it self. Darn steering wheel was also pretty well gone because it was so hard to turn. A 67 PS box and an adapter plate for mounting it was all that was needed. Of course after a collapsible shaft and fabricated pump mounting bracket the story gets longer.

10-21-2016, 05:44 PM	#6
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 549	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. You guys had good luck with Rockauto?

10-21-2016, 07:09 PM	#7
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. I've bought a new dual master cylinder and brake wheel cylinders from Rockauto. I never had a problem with any of it but if I was replacing a steering gear I would at least look into the Red Hat option.

10-21-2016, 09:41 PM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Share your steering box wisdom. Or Red Head. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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