72 K10 Steering box replacement
 

I thought this was going to be fairly easy, but I can't find one anywhere locally.

Are there any others that are interchangeable? Seems like everything is available other than for a 72 K10 w/power steering. I found a few online, but shipping the core back would probably be about what the core fee is. My steering is pretty sloppy and I'm starting to get a little concerned driving. I'm 99.9% sure its the steering box.

Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement
 

Seems all the steering boxes are either Cardone 27-7502 or Lares 959, with the Lares a bit more money, but I did find a lares for $98 with $75 core and of course shipping both ways. It said works with Steering Coupling Assembly 201. Does that mean I need that specific rag joint also?

EDIT: Just an update. I did find the Lares 959 at advanceauto and it says it comes with ragjoint bu also says "Power Gear; Steering Coupling Assembly 201 Available Separately"?? It's $185 though, compared to the rockauto one at $98, but with discount codes and no shipping and easy drop off for the core, it might be a better deal at advance. Plus, if for some reason the part is incorrect, it's easy to return

Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement
 

Maybe rebuild it?

Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement
 

I may do both. Order the replacement and rather than turn in the core for the $55, just attempt to rebuild it. I hate turning in original parts

Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement
 

Redhead
http://www.steeringgears.net/?gclid=...FZSGfgod-FIFjg
Order it, they send it, return core in box free, get credited back

Or send yours to be rebuilt right

These guys know how to rebuild a box. It will be tight, no play

Dont get a cardone !

Re: 72 K10 Steering box replacement
 

Before seeing this, I ordered the Lares unit. The Redhead are a bit pricey, but definitely the way to go, reading their reviews. If this Lares fails on me (which it shouldn't, with only a 1000 or so miles a year), I'll be going that route