Redhead gearbox
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,993
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From: Colorado
I put a RedHead on the truck in my avatar. 6" lift and 35" tires. Used it in the oil fields in North Dakota. I couldn't tell any real difference in the change from OEM to RedHead as opposed to the auto parts store box I put in my Excursion.
I do not think I would spring for a RedHead again.
I do not think I would spring for a RedHead again.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,737
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From: Westfield, Indiana
Yep mine was a bad pin in the valve, it leaked and didn't have the correct pressures which causes additional play- not sure if that valve issue it was took out my PS pump a few weeks later. I took them a video of the issue and the warrantied the box. I hate the PS pump and the labor to do it twice.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,433
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From: Apex, N.C.
The steering box in My 05' was replaced by Ford in 08' with just 28,000 miles on it(leaking). They also replaced the pump that they said was damaged by the steering box. 70,000 miles later the Ex still drives like new.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Yep mine was a bad pin in the valve, it leaked and didn't have the correct pressures which causes additional play- not sure if that valve issue it was took out my PS pump a few weeks later. I took them a video of the issue and the warrantied the box. I hate the PS pump and the labor to do it twice.
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Westfield, Indiana
No they refunded my shipping once they received the warrantied box back I just put the shipping receipt in with the box.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
And how much is one from O'Reillys or Autozone? (probably just as good), and what about warrantys ? I think Redhead is only 1 year.
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From: Roseville, CA
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Semper Fi tell I die!
im just saying i hear lots of problems with redhead and ive not had a single problem with oem so i might go with a ford one. in the past you used to be able to get options at for like new or rebuilt. and new might be a good choice seeing as how well the original is lasting.
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Forest lake minnesota
Oem is going to be a rebuilt done by whoever gave Ford the cheapest contract. There are no new boxes from Ford...
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2010
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Did the same thing, went to O'Reilys and got the $125 one with a lifetime warranty, it is fine...... hope it holds out for a long time. Excursion has 144K miles.
