F350 SCS steering box

[JSRhone]

This is my second used power steering box. The pitman arm shaft bushings wear out. I am running 33x12.50x16.5 tires. I have searched for but can not find anything listed regarding an upgraded rebuilt power steering box. I remember reading about one that has bearings in it instead of bushings. Or are there any other recomendations Thanks Joe

[Torque1st]

You may just have to look thru every post re steering box. Searching isn't perfect I remember seeing something about one with needle bearings also.

Have you checked the links in my gallery?

[JSRhone]

I found the post from the past I was looking for:

Originally posted by 66F250LH
Mark,
I highly recommend that you get a steering gear box rebuilt by Red-Head Steering Gears in Seattle, WA (206-364-3333). Rebuilding gear boxes is all they do. They machine in a bearing at the bottom of the housing to support the output shaft. The orginal Ford design did not have anything to support this shaft (a bad design). A new box will cost you a little more than one out of a parts house ($250) but they are worht the extra cost.
Lynn

Thanks Joe

[Torque1st]

WOW! Thanks for digging that out

more search terms for the next guy:
bearing power steering box gearing gear replacement needle bushing steer pitman arm shaft loose upgrade

If you are looking at this post in a search check out this thread:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/sh...hreadid=188972

Their full address is:
Red-Head Steering Gears
900 N 127th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-3333

[CrossCreek]

JS,

I also have a 76 F150 4X4 with 33/12:50X15" and not real pleased with handling or wear and tear. What was the original tire size for this vehicle?
Thanks, John

[Torque1st]

There are many posts here with OEM tire sizes listed as well as the closest new equivalents.

You can edit your own posts for up to an hour after you make them. You can edit thread titles for 10 minutes.

[twolls]

Has anyone actually used Red-Head for box mods?