Steering gear box
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 5,111
Likes: 1,549
From: western SD
It is pretty straight forward, Having a pickle fork to remove the tie rod from the steering arm, and a puller to remove the arm from the gear box is very helpful. It can be done without these two items, but it is a LOT easyer with them. 3 bolts hold the box to the frame, 2 hose fittings, and 1 bolt threw the rag joint to hold it on.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
From: Geary OK
Are you buying new or rebuilt? I'm needing to do something on mine soon.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 11,132
Likes: 3
From: Southern West Virginia
They cost a little more, but if you can swing it, these are supposed to be the best you can get.....
Red-Head Steering Gears
Red-Head Steering Gears
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
From: Shepherd Tx
Thanks guys,I will probable buy the rebuilt one and I did look at the red head one,o Reilly has one for about 150.00 with life time warranty,mine works ok but just trying to stop some leaks. Thanks for all the info. Jim,
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
72CC428
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Apr 29, 2016 02:11 PM
FordF350Baby
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Sep 5, 2009 09:25 PM
