anyone up for a group redhead steering box buy?
#136
11-22-2012, 06:13 PM
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Hey guys, I have a couple of questions. I have an '04 Excursion with a 5' lift and 35" tires. My steering does have a bit of play/wander and I know my draglink and tierod ends are good. I also noticed that my steering box isn't dripping but is wet like it is seeping. I never thought much of the steering wander because my daily driver is a Jeep JK wrangler on 37's so wander is....kind of normal....lol.
Anyway, does this sound like a replacement is in order? If so, count me in for 1 box for an '04 Excursion.
Thanks
Anyway, does this sound like a replacement is in order? If so, count me in for 1 box for an '04 Excursion.
Thanks
If your steering is tight and any small movement moves the tires then you have wandering issues likely caused by weaker leaf springs, or a lack of a sway bar.
Hope that helps you out
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#139
11-24-2012, 08:12 PM
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VERY USEFUL INFO!
On this, it depends on what the application is.
From a high of $446 exchange for the 07 1/2 to 2010 SuperDutys.
$396 exchange for the 05 to 07 1/2 SuperDutys.
$346 exchange for the 2000-2004 SuperDutys.
$326 exchange for the 77 1/2-79 F-250 and 350 4x4s.
Also, $326 exchange for 76-79 F-150 4x4 and 78-79 Broncos.
$286 exchange for the late 97-99 F-250s and F-350s with 32 splined output shafts---not with 36 spline.
$256 exchange for the 80-97 1/2 F-150 through F-350 2wd, 4wd, vans, rangers, etc.
$256 exchange for 1970-79 F-150, F-250, and F-350 2wd.
$456 exchange for the 1965-69 2wd with BENDIX power steering gear.
$326 exchange 68-75 1/2ton 4x4 with manual steering.
Same for 68-75 Bronco with manual steering.
$236 exchange 65-79 F-100 through F-350 2wd with manual.
$396 exchange 1968-77 1/2 F-250 and 350 4x4 with and without power steering. Same steering gear, different ratio.
$356 exchange 73-77 1/2 F-250 and 350 with BENDIX control valve.
$346 exchange Ram cylinder for same vehicle.
$356 exchange 1975 F-100 4x4 with Garrison Control Valve.
$346 exchange Ram cylinder for same vehicle.
$356 exchange 1968-72 F-250 and 350 with Garrison valve.
$346 exchange Ram cylinder for same vehicle.
$246 exchange 68-74 Econoline Van with or without power steering. Same steering gear, different ratio.
$246 exchange 75-82 Econolines with Saginaw steering gears.
I think that pretty much covers the Ford trucks. Basically, we would do from
5-15 pieces --- $30 discounts on parts over $300 excluding the control valves. $20 discounts on gears under $300.
16-25 pieces --- $40 off on parts over $300 excluding the control valves. $30 discounts on gears under $300.
26-35 pieces ---- $50 off on parts over $300 excluding control valves. $40 on gears under $300.
36 pieces or more ---- $60 off on parts over $300 excluding control valves. $50 on gears under $300.
These discounts would be taken off the prices given above. Control Valves and Cylinders would count in the total number of pieces but would be discounted always at $20 off.
VERY USEFUL INFO!
On this, it depends on what the application is.
From a high of $446 exchange for the 07 1/2 to 2010 SuperDutys.
$396 exchange for the 05 to 07 1/2 SuperDutys.
$346 exchange for the 2000-2004 SuperDutys.
$326 exchange for the 77 1/2-79 F-250 and 350 4x4s.
Also, $326 exchange for 76-79 F-150 4x4 and 78-79 Broncos.
$286 exchange for the late 97-99 F-250s and F-350s with 32 splined output shafts---not with 36 spline.
$256 exchange for the 80-97 1/2 F-150 through F-350 2wd, 4wd, vans, rangers, etc.
$256 exchange for 1970-79 F-150, F-250, and F-350 2wd.
$456 exchange for the 1965-69 2wd with BENDIX power steering gear.
$326 exchange 68-75 1/2ton 4x4 with manual steering.
Same for 68-75 Bronco with manual steering.
$236 exchange 65-79 F-100 through F-350 2wd with manual.
$396 exchange 1968-77 1/2 F-250 and 350 4x4 with and without power steering. Same steering gear, different ratio.
$356 exchange 73-77 1/2 F-250 and 350 with BENDIX control valve.
$346 exchange Ram cylinder for same vehicle.
$356 exchange 1975 F-100 4x4 with Garrison Control Valve.
$346 exchange Ram cylinder for same vehicle.
$356 exchange 1968-72 F-250 and 350 with Garrison valve.
$346 exchange Ram cylinder for same vehicle.
$246 exchange 68-74 Econoline Van with or without power steering. Same steering gear, different ratio.
$246 exchange 75-82 Econolines with Saginaw steering gears.
I think that pretty much covers the Ford trucks. Basically, we would do from
5-15 pieces --- $30 discounts on parts over $300 excluding the control valves. $20 discounts on gears under $300.
16-25 pieces --- $40 off on parts over $300 excluding the control valves. $30 discounts on gears under $300.
26-35 pieces ---- $50 off on parts over $300 excluding control valves. $40 on gears under $300.
36 pieces or more ---- $60 off on parts over $300 excluding control valves. $50 on gears under $300.
These discounts would be taken off the prices given above. Control Valves and Cylinders would count in the total number of pieces but would be discounted always at $20 off.
Group buy.I just combined some quoted stuff to bring it together for me ... if no one else?
#140
11-24-2012, 08:18 PM
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looks like I'll more than likely be in. Checked the play in the wheel today, engine on, had a good couple of inches of play without the wheels moving. Haven't had the front end completely checked out yet however. I am leaving it at the shop while I'm out of town this week to have springs and other stuff put on. Going to have them go over the front end too.
Steve
Steve
#141
11-24-2012, 10:35 PM
I'm tentative. I wasn't planning on getting a new box for my '79 until summer or next fall, but this is a deal I almost can't pass up... And I can just drive down there.
I'll let you guys know in a few days. I have the money, but it's been in savings for a new car... Wish I had a spare $200...
Jameson
I'll let you guys know in a few days. I have the money, but it's been in savings for a new car... Wish I had a spare $200...
Jameson
#142
11-25-2012, 12:22 PM
Lead Driver
So .... as it stands now,
I'm gonna make that call December 3rd. Maybe we do get $60 off after all?
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11-27-2012, 04:04 PM
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Yes. I asked them if they charge us the last day when they have a head count so we can get the group buy discount, he said no we will charge you full price at time of order then give you the group buy discount plus core exchange when you return the core.