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Old 10-21-2014, 02:15 AM   #1
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Power steering box

For the off season here in the Midwest I am planning on changing out my power steering box that has too much play in it for a new tighter close ratio one in my 72 blazer 4x4. What is the thing to do (type of box to get) and who do I buy one from?

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Old 10-21-2014, 08:12 PM   #2
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Re: Power steering box

Several members have used Red Head boxes: http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/

Wes at Classic Heartbeat carries these as well.
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Old 10-21-2014, 08:25 PM   #3
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Re: Power steering box

Or look at powersteering dot com. He does nice work. I have seen a few members on here use his services. I got mine back. I looks awesome but my truck isn't back together yet to try it out.
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Old 10-24-2014, 11:15 AM   #4
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Re: Power steering box

Would any of you recommend using a power steering box from LMC? That's where I was thinking of getting a replacement for my '70 from.
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Old 10-24-2014, 11:09 PM   #5
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Re: Power steering box

I recently purchased a gear box from Rock auto dot com. Only 100 bucks after sending core back and came with rag joint. Easy install and instant cure.
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Old 10-24-2014, 11:11 PM   #6
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Old 10-25-2014, 07:52 PM   #7
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Re: Power steering box

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I recently purchased a gear box from Rock auto dot com. Only 100 bucks after sending core back and came with rag joint. Easy install and instant cure.
I was think inking of doing that as well but was concerned if it may have play in it. Did you notice a big difference?
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Old 10-25-2014, 08:02 PM   #8
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My wife will drive it now. So yes, huge difference, and now I hide the keys
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Old 10-26-2014, 08:41 AM   #9
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Re: Power steering box

I put in an AGR Super Box 2 variable ratio steering box and it works great. It's pricey, but I don't plan on having to ever replace it. I got it from Summit.
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