Steering.. UUGGGHHHHH....
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Laughing Gas
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From: Broad Run, Va
Steering.. UUGGGHHHHH....
Im getting ready to replace all the tie rods, steering box, etc... Found some good threads on the process...
Question is... is there some kind of u-joint in the steering shaft that needs to be replaced as well?
Also, are all the steering boxes reman or can you get new?
Question is... is there some kind of u-joint in the steering shaft that needs to be replaced as well?
Also, are all the steering boxes reman or can you get new?
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
I just replaced my steering box after it exploded internally and sheered one of the two bolt heads off the top. I did this at a campground with the help of Paul (AllAboutMPG) as the box destroyed itself just as I was parking the truck.
I would invite you to read through it as there is a lot of great information that would have caused the install to fail if I had not had it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ering-box.html
Big thanks to FTE for the help and getting my family back on the road safely in short order.
As for remann or new, I believe most of the options are going to be remann, but you might be able to find something new if you are willing to pay for it.
RedHead has been a good option up until very recently. We have been seeing more and more failures from them, but it could be coincidental.
Joes Transmission in PA is a reputable shop that rebuilds steering boxes according some FTE brothers. https://www.facebook.com/Joestrans/
As for your steering shaft question, no there is no u-joint. There is a set screw where the shaft meets the gear box and then they come apart with a bit of prying toward the cab of the truck.
I would invite you to read through it as there is a lot of great information that would have caused the install to fail if I had not had it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ering-box.html
Big thanks to FTE for the help and getting my family back on the road safely in short order.
As for remann or new, I believe most of the options are going to be remann, but you might be able to find something new if you are willing to pay for it.
RedHead has been a good option up until very recently. We have been seeing more and more failures from them, but it could be coincidental.
Joes Transmission in PA is a reputable shop that rebuilds steering boxes according some FTE brothers. https://www.facebook.com/Joestrans/
As for your steering shaft question, no there is no u-joint. There is a set screw where the shaft meets the gear box and then they come apart with a bit of prying toward the cab of the truck.
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