I'm wanting to replace my worn out manual steering box on my 77 effi as its worn out and wonder is there anything i should know before i remove it and re install another , is anything set in place etc.

cheers.

 

Just make sure that the box isn't already turned to one side or the other, while you install it into your truck with the wheels straight.

 

Because of the drop in the quality of rebuilt parts, a lot of guys are finding the 'slop' they had before a s/box change is the slop they have afterward. Many rebuilders with simply replace seals and paint the 'rebuilt' part.

When my box goes out, I will use a company called 'redheads'. I have heard from forum members about their quality. Google them.

Good luck.

 

Hey F250-restorer, I did as you said and googled "redheads" I am so glad I followed your advice because this is what I found. How did you know I like reds?
[IMG]/<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59451236@N06/5484635008/" title="tumblr_lfapwhUN1D1qdu5oeo1_500 by Canty13, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5484635008_dd717cb1dc.jpg" width="394" height="500" alt="tumblr_lfapwhUN1D1qdu5oeo1_500" /></a>[/IMG]

 

That's a "Staring Box" not a Steering Box. Try Googling Redhead Steering in Seattle, WA for the other kind.

 

haha...my girlfreind walked in and said "what ya lookin at?" I said nothin, just some truck stuff....i didnt know that picture was on here, scrolled down, and she said "yeah...trucks..." and got mad and walked away...nice pic though haha

 

Redheads, do we really need any other color?

 

GREAT PIC HEHE

 

Sorry MDR617....didn't meant to get you in the dog house, although I am laughing pretty darn hard right now. LOL