Steering Box Advice

[BanjoDude]

The manual steering box in my 69 C20 is worn beyond adjustment, and it's time for a replacement. I see Rock Auto has several new and reman options. They also sell a rebuild kit (which I'm not afraid of unless it's way more involved than it looks to be). I also see that LMC and Brothers sell substantially more expensive models. Any advice on which way to go? I don't mind paying for a better product, but I'm not really interested in paying for a premium product if there will be no discernable difference. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Wes

[Getter-Done]

I would call Summit Racing and check with them.

Link: https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ox-type/manual

I think LMC and Brothers would be lacking in Customer service,

If any part of their deal went/ / Not to your Satisfaction.

[BanjoDude]

I'd really be interested in feedback from anyone who has rebuilt their own box. I'm not afraid of a project - but for those of you who have done one - how long do they last?

[ghackett1]

I purchased mine on eBay from a reputable seller. There as no core charge. It was reconditioned, it was the exact same box I was replacing and I noticed it had the same casting numbers on it when I received it. The replacement box works perfectly and made all the difference in the world. Box is tight and truck steers as it should again.
BTW I still have the old original 68 manual box.

[ghackett1]

Originally Posted by ghackett1

I purchased mine on eBay from a reputable seller. There as no core charge. It was reconditioned, it was the exact same box I was replacing and I noticed it had the same casting numbers on it when I received it. The replacement box works perfectly and made all the difference in the world. Box is tight and truck steers as it should again.
BTW I still have the old original 68 manual box.

Here’s a pic of the one I got:
https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1681041152