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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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Steering gear box

Hey Guys, My steering box is so worn it is causing my truck to wander at all speeds. What would be a fair price for labor to remove and replace? Does 2 hours seem legit if the job is straight forward with no snags? 1988 F150 4x4 with 6" lift.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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That seems bit long to me if they are using air tools but I haven't paid to have that done in a long time. The only thing I have had to do is take the box to a shop with a better pitman arm puller than I have. There isn't much to it so why not tackle the job yourself.
 
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Well, it's my daily driver and I'm also concerned about how tough the pitman arm will be to remove. Also, I tend to get a little messy in the driveway (fluids), which my wife just loves.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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I had to have mine changed on my 1992 F-150 a while back.

One trusted mechanic I go to quite often quoted it at $300 parts and labor.

I ended up getting a great deal because someone I worked with knew a mechanic and he did it for $180 parts and labor.

I hope that helps.
 
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I figured about $260 for parts & labor. Man, you got a helluva deal for $180. Thanks for the input, Guys,
 
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