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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Steering Box Question

My steering box on my 79 F150 2wd is wearing out. too much slop in the steering wheel. had the front end checked out and everything is tight. I have had this problem with other trucks I have owned and I just dealt with it. However, with this truck I want to fix it right. Are there any companies out there that offer a updated, more reliable version?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Red-Head Steering Gears, Seattle WA - Red-Head Steering Gears Home
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Ok, Thanx. Have you used these people before?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Personally no, but more than a few forum members here have and i've only heard good things about Redhead.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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I sent them an email. Let's see what happens.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Did you check the rag joint first?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Did you check the rag joint first?
yep. checked that out too.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Then looks like the gearbox is dead. Come back with a update -- I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I'm tired of overcorrecting all the times.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Then looks like the gearbox is dead. Come back with a update -- I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I'm tired of overcorrecting all the times.

I'll do that. It will be a while though. I'm layed off right now.
 
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