Best Rebuilder for Steering Boxes

white 2-135 · 07-04-2009, 10:20 PM

Have an '01 4x4 and the steering gear leaks bad and the sector shaft wobbles all over. (what else is new?) So, I've heard about a few rebuilders that offer modifications to the boxes they rebuild that eliminate the wear problem.

Who are the best folks to go to for a steering box rebuild and who has everyone had the best luck with?

Thanks!

***Nitrous340*** · 07-04-2009, 11:46 PM

I think PSC use to offer a new box, but I dont think they sell it anymore. I would contact them to see if they still rebuild boxes.

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mjgcamper · 07-05-2009, 12:17 AM

A DSS steering stablizer helps a lot with it not wearing out so fast. Then I was reading about the Chevy Suburban steering boxes bolt right in there. Supposed to be a better steering box. It was a thread on North West Bombers board.

jayhaitch · 07-05-2009, 12:23 AM

I had my performance shop install a Dodge OEM unit. No more steering play. Yay! The Dodge unit is well built actually. But definitely get a DSS. It helps reduce wandering.

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tslbogger · 07-05-2009, 12:50 PM

If your steering box is tight and only the sector shaft is loose, you can change the lower bearing and the seal kit.

I just did this on my 2001 Ram 2500 CTD and no more steering woble and leak

. Of course a steering brace is the next step.

BuzzYoung · 07-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Red-Head Steering Gears, Seattle WA - Red-Head Steering Gears Home

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Jack18 · 07-08-2009, 02:20 PM

I just swapped mine with an AGR Super Box 2. It's a bolt on exact replacement and is a lot beefier and the steering is firmer then the mopar box. Very happy with it.

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white 2-135 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts white 2-135's Truck Pics	Best Rebuilder for Steering Boxes Have an '01 4x4 and the steering gear leaks bad and the sector shaft wobbles all over. (what else is new?) So, I've heard about a few rebuilders that offer modifications to the boxes they rebuild that eliminate the wear problem. Who are the best folks to go to for a steering box rebuild and who has everyone had the best luck with? Thanks!

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*Nitrous340* Horse Power JUNKIE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 2 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Nitrous340's Truck Pics	I think PSC use to offer a new box, but I dont think they sell it anymore. I would contact them to see if they still rebuild boxes. __________________ 2001 2500 4x4 PDR HX-40, PSC brace, Hamilton 110 springs, Fluidamper, ARP studs, Adrenalin, DDP 150, custom intake, 4" straight pipe, AIRDOG 150, BD black FP, Suncoast billet trans, 3-disc converter, 3rd Gen Brakes, Thuren 3rd Gen track bar. RIP grandpa "Red" 10-11-08 WAGNAAR MOTORSPORTS

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tslbogger Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post tslbogger's Truck Pics	If your steering box is tight and only the sector shaft is loose, you can change the lower bearing and the seal kit. I just did this on my 2001 Ram 2500 CTD and no more steering woble and leak. Of course a steering brace is the next step.

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mjgcamper Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts mjgcamper's Truck Pics	A DSS steering stablizer helps a lot with it not wearing out so fast. Then I was reading about the Chevy Suburban steering boxes bolt right in there. Supposed to be a better steering box. It was a thread on North West Bombers board.

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jayhaitch Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manitoba Posts: 233 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts jayhaitch's Truck Pics	I had my performance shop install a Dodge OEM unit. No more steering play. Yay! The Dodge unit is well built actually. But definitely get a DSS. It helps reduce wandering. __________________ 98.5 24V, 5sp QC SB 4x4, electric blue, 3.55, AutoMeter pyro/boost/FP, DSS, Diamond Eye 4" turbo back, Power Puck, Raptor, Valair 13" single disc organic, Icebox with Amsoil 4510, Challenger tool chest, timbom APPS

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BuzzYoung Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 112 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts BuzzYoung's Truck Pics	Red-Head Steering Gears, Seattle WA - Red-Head Steering Gears Home __________________ 06 2500 LB Inferno Red,4.5" Fab-Tech,DualSAWShocks,ThurenTrac/Endlinks,BDBrace,SAW Stabilizer,Bestop Steps,35"Toyo MT's,20"Rockstars,AD150,Banks Intercooler,CAI,Intake,Exhaust,Smarty/MP8,EV2's, Georend Trans.Billet/Input/Flex/TC,Monster Bars,DDP-50's

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Jack18 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Jack18's Truck Pics	I just swapped mine with an AGR Super Box 2. It's a bolt on exact replacement and is a lot beefier and the steering is firmer then the mopar box. Very happy with it. __________________ - 2000 2500 Sport, QC, AFE intake, DynoMax exhaust, coil spring spacer, 33" Nitto Terra Grapplers, Boost, Pyro, Trans and Fuel gauges, SMARTY