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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 05:47 PM
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Need advice on steering box

I have a 97 F350 7.3 and need a new steering box. Can anyone recommend a heavy duty aftermarket steering box? Thanks in advance
 
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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A lot have used RedHead.


 
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 07:06 PM
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I just went with Blue Top. Barely any usage on it due to pandemic, so cannot report on durability. Price was very competitive and reputation as reported by others was good.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 07:14 PM
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I vote Blue Top!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 07:18 PM
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Do you guys have a link to a good retailer?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 08:35 AM
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The website for the blue top states some 97’s have a 4 bolt design and some don’t. I dont have the truck in my possession now. How would I know if I have a 4 bolt or a 2 bolt without looking? Is there a determining factor other than looking at it to know? Seems like the same year should be standard right?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Marine
The website for the blue top states some 97’s have a 4 bolt design and some don’t. I dont have the truck in my possession now. How would I know if I have a 4 bolt or a 2 bolt without looking? Is there a determining factor other than looking at it to know? Seems like the same year should be standard right?
In 97 Ford came out with the F250 light duty. It had the same body style as the new 97 F150, and had those goofy 7 bolt wheels. If you have the 7.3, you have the old body style, called F250 HD. To avoid confusion, look under the 96 year, as all parts are the same for the 96hd and 97hd.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by farmert
In 97 Ford came out with the F250 light duty. It had the same body style as the new 97 F150, and had those goofy 7 bolt wheels. If you have the 7.3, you have the old body style, called F250 HD. To avoid confusion, look under the 96 year, as all parts are the same for the 96hd and 97hd.
Outstanding. Thank you. Yes I have the OBS full size 4 door 7.3...thank you
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 11:29 AM
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Sweet stacks you got there! 😎
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FinnishStroker
Sweet stacks you got there! 😎
Thank you very much!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 02:20 PM
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Redhead and we are a dealer
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 06:35 PM
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They are good looking stacks! Always loved the look. I had these on for a while before I went to a hood stack. I’m tempted to switch back soon tho


don’t hate on the bumper too much I’m getting to it soon
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 06:59 PM
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They are good looking stacks! Always loved the look. I had these on for a while before I went to a hood stack. I’m tempted to switch back soon tho


don’t hate on the bumper too much I’m getting to it soon
Lol your bumper makes my bumper look decent.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 07:10 PM
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I know it I used it for a tow home when my ipr went bad on me and didn’t realize it was missing a bolt
 
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 07:18 PM
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I know it I used it for a tow home when my ipr went bad on me and didn’t realize it was missing a bolt
Mine was cut by the previous owner for 37's. 4" lift wasn't enough I guess. One of these days project lol.
 
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