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Dec 2, 2015 | 08:19 AM

#31

carbon coupe

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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo

^ that sounds sounds like dealer salesman talk to me.

copy paste direct from Fords website

"Gear housing that does not meet stringent inspection standards is replaced with new original equipment gear housing – no sleeved gear housings are used"

https://www.fordparts.com/Products/S...Gearboxes.aspx

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What I used was a parts store reman (remaned ford part) from an after market house that is made in the US. I trust the parts guy, not a salesman, a fellow gearhead I've known since I can remember. A "sleeved gear housing" can mean several things. When he told me that the EOM wear point (problem) was fixed by being bushed with bronze, I was in. Also, my mechanic friend recommended the parts and said hes used them for years without issue, I had no problem with my choice. Trust me, I was not screwed over and I have full confidence in the parts on my truck. I also saved a couple hundred going this route. Parts and installation were less than others part only price. I have nice tight steering and absolutely no wander.

Dec 2, 2015 | 08:33 AM

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LivingLarge

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Originally Posted by carbon coupe

I have nice tight steering and absolutely no wander.

This is all that matters! ^^^^^^^

My attempt at the RedHead didn't work, my OEM did period.

Dec 2, 2015 | 08:38 AM

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A Rodder

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I think we all can agree, we really just want to be handling a tighter box with no slop.....

Dec 2, 2015 | 08:43 AM

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pirate4x4_camo

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Originally Posted by carbon coupe

A bronze bushing doesn't "fix" the wear point problem , it repairs a damaged case. The "problem" is leverage and friction.

I was not trying to insinuate you were "screwed over". That is something you can decide on your own. I was simply presenting the facts. I threw in the salesman comment because it sounds exactly like how parts guys spew out their nonsense.

Dec 2, 2015 | 08:57 AM

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pirate4x4_camo

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Originally Posted by carbon coupe

What I used was a parts store reman (remaned ford part) from an after market house that is made in the US. .

If you don't mind sharing, who is remanufacturing steering boxes in the USA that sells through parts stores ? The last 2 motorcraft steering gears I bought were remanufactured in Mexico.

Dec 2, 2015 | 09:11 AM

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LivingLarge

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Originally Posted by A Rodder

I think we all can agree, we really just want to be handling a tighter box with no slop.....

Exactly....

Dec 2, 2015 | 11:05 AM

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g00d4me

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From: Palm Harbor fl

i think im going to give the tightening a try first and see what happens with that

the wander seems to have really shown itself with the new tires i put on the truck