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BLAZERMAN · 06-17-2007, 03:38 AM

I'm needing a new steering gear and instead of taking my chance on a 30 year old part I thought I would just buy a reman unit. Local O'rielly auto has Cardone unit for 136.00, didnt think that sounded to bad..are these good units or should I look for anither brand?
Are there really any advantages of using the more expensive AGR or PSC units?

HOTFUN · 06-17-2007, 08:30 AM

I really have not tried the OReilly reman'd but that is a decent price. I used a NAPA reman in my 72 K20 and it has held up well for the last 5 years. It feels fairly tight and no leaks. I paid wholesale around $175 back then. I have boughten two NOS units since, a 2wd and one for a 4wd and they were around $275 and $350. Mark

**truckdude239** · 06-17-2007, 08:33 AM

cardone is a good brand i got there reman brake parts on my truck no problem lifetime warranty from advance auto parts

**special-K** · 06-17-2007, 08:47 AM

No experience with those.But,if they`re warranted...how will you know a good rebuild from another?The warranty takes care of that.I bought a 4wd gear from GM quite a few years ago and with my discount I recall paying about $350.

sjarrett71 · 06-17-2007, 09:53 AM

I don't know how you guys will feel about this but AutoZone sells Cardone also. I guess they must be junk.

cdowns · 06-17-2007, 10:19 AM

AGR sells a brand steering box new not used and it's a quicker ratio box// but it's a pricey choice// i've had a couple of rebuilt boxes from carquest(rebuilder unknown) over the years with no issues

ChevyDude · 06-17-2007, 12:07 PM

Cardone makes pretty good stuff.

BLAZERMAN · 06-17-2007, 12:22 PM

Warranty isnt that much of an issue with me, I just dont want to be changing it again in 6 months or broke down on the road.
I would gladly spend more for a better part, can you feel the difference in an AGR box?

Also thought about running an inline filter and cooler on the pump, alot of the older Ford cars and trucks came factory with them.

jeffspower · 06-17-2007, 12:43 PM

I used Cardone stuff for years when I was running shop- not too bad of stuff. Their rebuilt CV shafts don't seem to last as long as the originals though. I usually got gearboxes from Inland. A little higher priced, but you can specify a slow or fast ratio. Trying to get the one you want from the popsicle stands usually results in nothing more than a blank glare

72chevy_04 · 06-19-2007, 05:59 PM

i just had a water pump of theirs explode into pieces in my truck (72 c10) it destroyed my alternator mount and fan and all theyll do is give me another piece of junk-i dont recommend their parts

06-17-2007, 03:38 AM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Cardone remanufactured parts? I'm needing a new steering gear and instead of taking my chance on a 30 year old part I thought I would just buy a reman unit. Local O'rielly auto has Cardone unit for 136.00, didnt think that sounded to bad..are these good units or should I look for anither brand? Are there really any advantages of using the more expensive AGR or PSC units? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-17-2007, 08:30 AM	#2
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? I really have not tried the OReilly reman'd but that is a decent price. I used a NAPA reman in my 72 K20 and it has held up well for the last 5 years. It feels fairly tight and no leaks. I paid wholesale around $175 back then. I have boughten two NOS units since, a 2wd and one for a 4wd and they were around $275 and $350. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

06-17-2007, 08:33 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? cardone is a good brand i got there reman brake parts on my truck no problem lifetime warranty from advance auto parts __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-17-2007, 08:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? No experience with those.But,if they`re warranted...how will you know a good rebuild from another?The warranty takes care of that.I bought a 4wd gear from GM quite a few years ago and with my discount I recall paying about $350. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-17-2007, 09:53 AM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? I don't know how you guys will feel about this but AutoZone sells Cardone also. I guess they must be junk. __________________ -Scott-

06-17-2007, 10:19 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? AGR sells a brand steering box new not used and it's a quicker ratio box// but it's a pricey choice// i've had a couple of rebuilt boxes from carquest(rebuilder unknown) over the years with no issues __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-17-2007, 12:07 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? Cardone makes pretty good stuff. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-17-2007, 12:22 PM	#8
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? Warranty isnt that much of an issue with me, I just dont want to be changing it again in 6 months or broke down on the road. I would gladly spend more for a better part, can you feel the difference in an AGR box? Also thought about running an inline filter and cooler on the pump, alot of the older Ford cars and trucks came factory with them. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 06-17-2007 at 12:23 PM.

06-17-2007, 12:43 PM	#9
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? I used Cardone stuff for years when I was running shop- not too bad of stuff. Their rebuilt CV shafts don't seem to last as long as the originals though. I usually got gearboxes from Inland. A little higher priced, but you can specify a slow or fast ratio. Trying to get the one you want from the popsicle stands usually results in nothing more than a blank glare __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-19-2007, 05:59 PM	#10
72chevy_04 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Princeton,Minnesota Posts: 2	Re: Cardone remanufactured parts? i just had a water pump of theirs explode into pieces in my truck (72 c10) it destroyed my alternator mount and fan and all theyll do is give me another piece of junk-i dont recommend their parts



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