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Jan 17, 2012 | 12:31 PM

h2guy

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Does Anyone Have...

...a cutaway view or drawing of the internals of a steering box on our trucks??

I'm aware of the "how to adjust", 1/4 turn and all that. But, I'd like to know, and see, just what does turning this adjustment screw accomplishes.

Jan 17, 2012 | 04:15 PM

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Geezzz, 55 views, no replies.

I mean, I know its a "black box" at the end of steering post, but...........

Can't be that secret.

Jan 17, 2012 | 08:31 PM

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Check out the explanation on a Saginaw gear box below. From what I understand, it is very similar to ours. The author includes an exploded diagram which can help you visualize what's going on inside.

Sloppy Steering Adjustment - Page 4 - DODGE RAM FORUM - Dodge Truck Forums

Here is a larger PDF version that is more specific to ours...

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Jan 18, 2012 | 08:22 AM

h2guy

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Pete, exactly what I was looking for Podner!!

Thanks very much.

Jan 18, 2012 | 08:32 AM

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Petes link is better but here's a couple shots I took of an old box, you can kind of see how the teeth mesh.

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Jan 18, 2012 | 08:36 AM

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Don't tell me this crew can't solve Any SD problem!

Jan 18, 2012 | 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by izzybird

Petes link is better but here's a couple shots I took of an old box, you can kind of see how the teeth mesh.

Great pics!

Reps sent!

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Jan 18, 2012 | 10:58 AM

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Went back with a Redhead, not impressed.

Wow, I think you're the first person not to be impressed with a Red Head steering box.

Stewart

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:27 AM

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Izzy did you mean you were not impressed with the Red Head??

I put one in my truck and have a totaly different view, maybe whatever caused the first box to brake is still a problem.

Jan 18, 2012 | 01:37 PM

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I would like to hear the negatives about your redhead as well. Haven't purchased yet, but I have three 7.3's which I was planning on putting it in.

Jan 18, 2012 | 08:52 PM

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Well, maybe I was a bit harsh. I have no problems with it, it just didn't wow me. The OEM boxes I've bought from Ford seemed just as tight and smooth, plus I get them cheaper and it's local. I'm not dissatisfied with the redhead, just wasn't really "sold" on it either.

Jan 19, 2012 | 09:18 AM

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I can understand that, Izzy. The only comparisons I've seen were always in relation to the sloppy used units we have in our trucks. Never had anyone compare the Redhead with a brand new OEM unit. I'll have to think this over a bit more before I commit to any purchases. You have to admit, though, the description of what Redhead is supposed to be doing in terms of standardizing clearnaces and custom machining should make a difference, but perhaps the difference isn't great enough to justify the extra $$.