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jobrla · 06-01-2015, 02:13 PM

Afternoon all,

Gonna replace my gear box due to slop but want to replace it with a closer steering range box. I know there out their for sale, but can't seem to track one down. Anyone know
thanks

**GMC-YA68** · 06-01-2015, 03:30 PM

I am going with a new box from RedHead. They are $256.00 with an exchange and in stock.

jobrla · 06-01-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

I am going with a new box from RedHead. They are $256.00 with an exchange and in stock.

Does the RedHead have the closer gear ratio

Acorn · 06-01-2015, 06:07 PM

They do for 2wd, but I can't remember for 4wd. Been a long time since I got mine. Check out the website or give them a call. They were extremely nice and helpful when I got my last one.

franken · 06-01-2015, 08:12 PM

There are a number of things that can cause play in the steering. It may not be a good idea to start with the most expensive one.

69-72 · 06-01-2015, 11:02 PM

I got a quick ratio for my 4x4 Blazer from them within the past year

**GMC-YA68** · 06-01-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Acorn

They do for 2wd, but I can't remember for 4wd. Been a long time since I got mine. Check out the website or give them a call. They were extremely nice and helpful when I got my last one.

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Originally Posted by 69-72

I got a quick ratio for my 4x4 Blazer from them within the past year

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Originally Posted by jobrla

Does the RedHead have the closer gear ratio

Yes, they told me they do have it for a 72, 4x4 which is what I was wanting. I thought he had said I'd go from 4 turns down to 3.5 but I can't remember. I plan on calling again tomorrow and will let you know.

69-72 - how does yours perform?

69-72 · 06-02-2015, 08:48 AM

It works ok, don't even notice the quick ratio after a while.

jobrla · 06-02-2015, 09:43 AM

Thanks all for the information. It appears not to many companies are making these. It appears RedHed is the sole source.

Ya, my gear box is the original 72 one. I have adjusted over the years but at it's last leg. I have re-built them before for about $75.

**GMC-YA68** · 06-02-2015, 06:00 PM

Talked to RedHead today. They offer a 15:1 and an 18:1 ratio. He mentioned with a lift or oversized tires to go with the 18:1. If you are mostly stock then go with the 15:1.

Confirmed this was for a 1972 and 4x4. Part # is 2851 (not on their website) and you need to specify which ratio you want when ordering.

jobrla · 06-03-2015, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

Talked to RedHead today. They offer a 15:1 and an 18:1 ratio. He mentioned with a lift or oversized tires to go with the 18:1. If you are mostly stock then go with the 15:1.

Confirmed this was for a 1972 and 4x4. Part # is 2851 (not on their website) and you need to specify which ratio you want when ordering.

Ordered my 18:1 today, thanks so much for the leg work GMC

06-01-2015, 02:13 PM	#1
jobrla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 190	Close range PS gear box Afternoon all, Gonna replace my gear box due to slop but want to replace it with a closer steering range box. I know there out their for sale, but can't seem to track one down. Anyone know thanks

06-01-2015, 03:30 PM	#2
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: Close range PS gear box I am going with a new box from RedHead. They are $256.00 with an exchange and in stock. __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

06-01-2015, 06:07 PM	#4
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Close range PS gear box They do for 2wd, but I can't remember for 4wd. Been a long time since I got mine. Check out the website or give them a call. They were extremely nice and helpful when I got my last one. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

06-01-2015, 08:12 PM	#5
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,057	Re: Close range PS gear box There are a number of things that can cause play in the steering. It may not be a good idea to start with the most expensive one.

06-01-2015, 11:02 PM	#6
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Close range PS gear box I got a quick ratio for my 4x4 Blazer from them within the past year __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

06-02-2015, 08:48 AM	#8
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Close range PS gear box It works ok, don't even notice the quick ratio after a while. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

06-02-2015, 09:43 AM	#9
jobrla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 190	Re: Close range PS gear box Thanks all for the information. It appears not to many companies are making these. It appears RedHed is the sole source. Ya, my gear box is the original 72 one. I have adjusted over the years but at it's last leg. I have re-built them before for about $75.

06-02-2015, 06:00 PM	#10
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: Close range PS gear box Talked to RedHead today. They offer a 15:1 and an 18:1 ratio. He mentioned with a lift or oversized tires to go with the 18:1. If you are mostly stock then go with the 15:1. Confirmed this was for a 1972 and 4x4. Part # is 2851 (not on their website) and you need to specify which ratio you want when ordering. __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780



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