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Blue7.3 08-18-2014 05:34 PM

RHD Steering Box
 
After all I have done on the front end of this truck the steering is still not 100% and I know it's not going to get there but it should be at least 95% .
I am still waiting for the stabilizer to turn up and give that a try but I'm not holding my breath on the results.
Question : where do we go to get any information on and about RHD Steering boxes, has anyone replaced a RHD steering box yet or had one rebuilt.
Thanks for any info.

ChunderDownUnder 08-18-2014 05:57 PM

Yep. NKelly is da man you want to talk to. Rocket Industries in Melbourne have a kit.

Blue7.3 08-18-2014 06:27 PM

Thanks , is it a do it your self job ? have you used this kit before or done a job like this for someone, have you changed a RHD box yourself?

ChunderDownUnder 08-18-2014 07:13 PM

Not me. Bryan has the rocket kit on he's truck. Did it himself and I believe he is happy with it. You eliminate the dummy box and run straight from the RHD one. They supply a converted drag link and a mount that goes over your front diff that supports then panhard bar. Thats the bit i dont like.

Blue7.3 08-18-2014 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by ChunderDownUnder (Post 14593871)
Not me. Bryan has the rocket kit on he's truck. Did it himself and I believe he is happy with it. You eliminate the dummy box and run straight from the RHD one. They supply a converted drag link and a mount that goes over your front diff that supports then panhard bar. Thats the bit i dont like.

Thanks, how do i get in touch with Bryan?

ChunderDownUnder 08-25-2014 07:02 AM

send him a PM
Nkelly is hes user name

Blue7.3 08-25-2014 07:05 AM


Originally Posted by ChunderDownUnder (Post 14610472)
send him a PM
Nkelly is hes user name

Thanks , i will PM him and ask some questions , but for now i have the RH box in getting recond.

ChunderDownUnder 08-25-2014 07:07 AM

will be interested to hear that goes

Blue7.3 08-25-2014 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by ChunderDownUnder (Post 14610484)
will be interested to hear that goes

What's that talking to Nkelly, or the steering box ?
Seriously , i will up-date next week and let everyone know how good or bad the work is.:-wink

ChunderDownUnder 08-26-2014 04:47 AM

Talking the Nkelly aint interesting. trust me }>

Blue7.3 08-26-2014 03:51 PM

oooh! I'm not quite sure what you mean:-huh

ChunderDownUnder 08-27-2014 04:29 AM


Originally Posted by Blue7.3 (Post 14615235)
oooh! I'm not quite sure what you mean:-huh

just throwin sum bait bruva

Blue7.3 08-27-2014 05:20 AM

Steering Box turned up today will fit in the next couple of days, looks good and no play.:-jamminhttps://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...fbf86e2c7d.jpg

SSSimon 08-27-2014 05:29 AM

Blue, quick turn around on the box, interested to see how your truck drives after the rebuild. I think it is a path I'd also like to follow.

Brian, fishin's not too good this time of year. Hibernation prob'ly.

Blue7.3 08-27-2014 05:10 PM

Yeah i payed air freight to get it over there and back quickly, the workmanship look good from http://www.nationalpowersteering.com.au/ .
I went out in the workshop and fitted the box last night , only takes 1/2 an hour, now have to find a good video on the flush procedure.

ChunderDownUnder 08-30-2014 05:16 AM

Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com

easy to do. even the flush on its own makes a difference.

Blue7.3 08-31-2014 06:11 PM

Up-date , Have steering box fitted now and fine it great should have done this a long time ago .
I'd say with the new box it's 98% and the other 2% is there from new, i fitted the box and flushed it put full synthetic trans fluid back in as i had left over from the transmission flush .
The flush was an easy job , but best with two people (can be done with one) just remember not to get air in the pump .

SSSimon 09-01-2014 07:06 AM

Good work Blue. That was also quick turn-around from National Steering. How much was the steering box rebuild cost?

Blue7.3 09-01-2014 06:07 PM

Yeah they do a good job and quick turn around , you can get exchange steering box as well , i just wanted my steering box reconditioned but that your choice .

Good service and a quality job but you have to remember you can' get things as cheap as the US steering boxes 3-4 hundred dollars exchange.


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