Steering box output seal

69HemiGTX · 08-29-2008, 08:11 PM

The output seal on my steering box gave up on me, and now it shoots fluid out when I turn the wheel. Consiquently, the brakes are very weak, too. Has anyone ever had any luck replacing the seal without removing the box from the truck? It looks simple enough, but we all know how that assumption can go. I already have the parts, but I'm just looking for some input before the next step.

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7492 · 08-29-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 69HemiGTX

The output seal on my steering box gave up on me, and now it shoots fluid out when I turn the wheel. Consiquently, the brakes are very weak, too. Has anyone ever had any luck replacing the seal without removing the box from the truck? It looks simple enough, but we all know how that assumption can go. I already have the parts, but I'm just looking for some input before the next step.

I never had any luck repairing the box ... I've had good luck with rebuilds like NAPA etc...

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**carolinarednek** · 08-30-2008, 07:39 PM

The reason your brakes are weak is probably because your truck has a hydro boost on it. It takes place of a brake booster. When you hit the brakes, the fluid pressure you lose while turning the wheel is needed to make the brakes easier to press. I ve never replaced the seal either for fear of messing up worse than it already is. I'd just go with a rebuilt unit too. It costs more, but you know its right when you're done!!

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69HemiGTX · 09-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Well, I took the advice I got here and elsewhere and replaced the box. Now I have to go get my $200 core charge back. Too bad it almost costs that much to get there and back. I'm being sarcastic of course, but

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Smalleydrlgcwby97 · 09-17-2008, 01:05 AM

done replaced mine when done the front end got mine at oriellys 410 for it. it was a cardone, brand new, core was 200 but between everything else on the front that was cheap tho new ball joints and tie rods and steering stabilizer had to be modified for a 2wd dually tho it cost me 1300 tho

08-29-2008, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
69HemiGTX Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waynoka, OK Posts: 16 69HemiGTX's Truck Pics	Steering box output seal The output seal on my steering box gave up on me, and now it shoots fluid out when I turn the wheel. Consiquently, the brakes are very weak, too. Has anyone ever had any luck replacing the seal without removing the box from the truck? It looks simple enough, but we all know how that assumption can go. I already have the parts, but I'm just looking for some input before the next step. __________________ 98.5 24V CTD 4x4

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08-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
carolinarednek SC Chapter Co-President Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Liberty, S.C. Posts: 656 carolinarednek's Truck Pics	The reason your brakes are weak is probably because your truck has a hydro boost on it. It takes place of a brake booster. When you hit the brakes, the fluid pressure you lose while turning the wheel is needed to make the brakes easier to press. I ve never replaced the seal either for fear of messing up worse than it already is. I'd just go with a rebuilt unit too. It costs more, but you know its right when you're done!! __________________ South Carolina Chapter Co-President http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/south-carolina/ 1996 Dually 4x4, auto with BD valve body and torque-lok, banks twin ram, no plate, BHAF, Cummins exhaust brake 280.03 RWHP/682.93 TORQUE on David Dunbar's Dyno

09-03-2008, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
69HemiGTX Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waynoka, OK Posts: 16 69HemiGTX's Truck Pics	Well, I took the advice I got here and elsewhere and replaced the box. Now I have to go get my $200 core charge back. Too bad it almost costs that much to get there and back. I'm being sarcastic of course, but __________________ 98.5 24V CTD 4x4

09-17-2008, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smalleydrlgcwby97 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Smalleydrlgcwby97's Truck Pics	done replaced mine when done the front end got mine at oriellys 410 for it. it was a cardone, brand new, core was 200 but between everything else on the front that was cheap tho new ball joints and tie rods and steering stabilizer had to be modified for a 2wd dually tho it cost me 1300 tho