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**truckster** · 12-26-2023, 02:43 PM

I need to replace the power steering gearbox in my 4WD 72 K/5 Blazer. I've read good things about Redhead on the forum, but most of the posts are older. Are they still the best? I can get a new Lares gearbox from Rock Auto for less, but I don't know anything about the brand.

Your input is appreciated.

**dmjlambert** · 12-26-2023, 03:13 PM

Just putting this out there, the one you already have may be the best. Is the only reason you are replacing it because it leaks? Or do you have more substantial problems?
Leaks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619634

**truckster** · 12-26-2023, 03:29 PM

No leaks. The gear is worn out. It's adjusted as much as I feel is safe and still wanders.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-26-2023, 03:31 PM

I used a Redhead gear a couple years ago. It is a manual gear for my 63, but the quality of the rebuild seems to be really good. I did have to warranty the first one because of a minor leak that developed within the warranty period, but the warranty one I got hasn't had any issues since. If the gear on my 81 needs a refresh, I'll be getting a Redhead for that too

**Smitty** · 12-26-2023, 03:48 PM

I've had a Redhead in my '71 for a couple years now. Power steering, works great. No problems what so ever and the customer service was great as well.

**jerry moss** · 12-26-2023, 10:35 PM

we use redhead boxes on all our customers vehicles at the shop I work at and our local 4x4 shop uses them too, all have worked great.

**davischevy** · 12-27-2023, 10:03 PM

I have my originals rebuilt at powersteering.com.

https://www.powersteering.com/

May70 · 12-29-2023, 08:29 PM

Redhead is pretty well known. Other brands are often not very reputable.

**Thealien** · 12-29-2023, 09:24 PM

Another satisfied, Red Head customer. I have one on both of my blazers.

**truckster** · 12-29-2023, 10:20 PM

My Redhead steering gear will arrive Saturday. What convinced me (other than your input, which I truly appreciate) was the remanufacturing process. I believe their remanufactured gearbox is probably more precise than the new Lares units, which are supposed to be built to original factory specifications.

Thanks for all your input. I'll come back and tell you what my experience is once I get it installed.

**Already Gone** · 12-30-2023, 01:50 AM

I'll be the Red Headed step child here.. I put a Borgeson Box in my truck and am very happy with it so far. I have heard great things about the RedHead boxes but being in Canada cost comes into play. https://www.borgeson.com/Power-Steering-Boxes/

12-26-2023, 02:43 PM	#1
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Best Steering Gearbox I need to replace the power steering gearbox in my 4WD 72 K/5 Blazer. I've read good things about Redhead on the forum, but most of the posts are older. Are they still the best? I can get a new Lares gearbox from Rock Auto for less, but I don't know anything about the brand. Your input is appreciated. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-26-2023, 03:13 PM	#2
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,859	Re: Best Steering Gearbox Just putting this out there, the one you already have may be the best. Is the only reason you are replacing it because it leaks? Or do you have more substantial problems? Leaks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619634

12-26-2023, 03:29 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Best Steering Gearbox No leaks. The gear is worn out. It's adjusted as much as I feel is safe and still wanders. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-26-2023, 03:31 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Best Steering Gearbox I used a Redhead gear a couple years ago. It is a manual gear for my 63, but the quality of the rebuild seems to be really good. I did have to warranty the first one because of a minor leak that developed within the warranty period, but the warranty one I got hasn't had any issues since. If the gear on my 81 needs a refresh, I'll be getting a Redhead for that too __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-26-2023, 03:48 PM	#5
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: Best Steering Gearbox I've had a Redhead in my '71 for a couple years now. Power steering, works great. No problems what so ever and the customer service was great as well. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

12-26-2023, 10:35 PM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Best Steering Gearbox we use redhead boxes on all our customers vehicles at the shop I work at and our local 4x4 shop uses them too, all have worked great. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-27-2023, 10:03 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Best Steering Gearbox I have my originals rebuilt at powersteering.com. https://www.powersteering.com/ __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-29-2023, 08:29 PM	#8
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 643	Re: Best Steering Gearbox Redhead is pretty well known. Other brands are often not very reputable. __________________ 70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations

12-29-2023, 09:24 PM	#9
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: Best Steering Gearbox Another satisfied, Red Head customer. I have one on both of my blazers. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

12-29-2023, 10:20 PM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Best Steering Gearbox My Redhead steering gear will arrive Saturday. What convinced me (other than your input, which I truly appreciate) was the remanufacturing process. I believe their remanufactured gearbox is probably more precise than the new Lares units, which are supposed to be built to original factory specifications. Thanks for all your input. I'll come back and tell you what my experience is once I get it installed. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-30-2023, 01:50 AM	#11
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Best Steering Gearbox I'll be the Red Headed step child here.. I put a Borgeson Box in my truck and am very happy with it so far. I have heard great things about the RedHead boxes but being in Canada cost comes into play. https://www.borgeson.com/Power-Steering-Boxes/ __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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