Who does the best steering box rebuild? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

steveo3318 · 10-09-2015, 08:44 PM

I have done a ton of searching and most of everything I see says to get redheadsteeringgear to do it. I have a 67 manual steering box that has a ton of slop. I adjusted and its still bad and gets to tight in full lock turns so I know its gone to far. I hear to many horror stories of the parts stores rebuilds.

Anyone running a redhead rebuilt box? I am thinking about sending them mine.

swamp rat · 10-09-2015, 08:52 PM

There has been a number of threads here with people saying Readhead steering gears are worth it, i wouldn't think twice about it.

Heavymetl · 10-09-2015, 08:56 PM

I've got a Redhead on my truck, and I can't say enough good things about it's performance. Worth every penny.

steveo3318 · 10-09-2015, 08:59 PM

Did you buy a reman from them or send yours in. curious of turn around? I am sending mine in cause my truck is a Frankenstein and I have no idea whats in it.

beerformeplz · 10-09-2015, 09:12 PM

I just installed a Redhead today, I purchased it due to the reviews I read online about them.

**jeffahart** · 10-09-2015, 09:39 PM

I used a redhead, nice little company to deal with.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-09-2015, 10:33 PM

So, I send them my steering box and I get back a gem? How much, approx.? They return it with a nice finish?

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-09-2015, 11:21 PM

my 71 manuel box needs remaning bad. I,ve taken up the play 2 times and its back to tons of sloppy play and getting hard to steer at slow mph

REEDS 72 · 10-09-2015, 11:32 PM

I bought a rebuilt one from Auto zone in 09 it has worked perfectly less money for it and guaranteed for life.

mixermike · 10-09-2015, 11:43 PM

Redhead gets my vote

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-10-2015, 12:02 AM

yea I priced a reman box from oriellys , it was a a1 cardone unit, $168.00 exchange for a manuel box. p/s was 128.00 exh.

**leddzepp** · 10-10-2015, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REEDS 72

I bought a rebuilt one from Auto zone in 09 it has worked perfectly less money for it and guaranteed for life.

Same here.

**Already Gone** · 10-10-2015, 03:17 AM

Don't the Redhead Steering Boxes have quicker steering ration so tighter steering and less lock to lock turns?

**davischevy** · 10-10-2015, 08:05 AM

The 1977-1979 parts store boxes (Cardone) have the closer ratio. They are physically the same. The only problem I have run into is the size of the input shaft seems to be a crap shoot. I had to put a new rag joint on the last one, but, that's probably not a bad idea any way.

freak · 10-10-2015, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REEDS 72

I bought a rebuilt one from Auto zone in 09 it has worked perfectly less money for it and guaranteed for life.

I didn't look but it's probably a limited lifetime warranty. Same as a lot of their stuff. That means they'll replace it once at any time in it's life but then the warranty is done.

steveo3318 · 10-10-2015, 01:28 PM

The redhead does not offer a quicker ratio for my manual steering box and they strongly advise against it as it would make steering at slower speeds much harder. They do offer it for our trucks with power steering though. I will be shipping mine out to them monday. Thanks guys for all the input.

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-10-2015, 03:51 PM

interesting on the 77-79 quicker ratio, thanks

**davischevy** · 10-10-2015, 07:02 PM

Any of the suggestions above will work fine.

I use these people when I have one rebuilt. http://www.powersteering.com/us/

**Boog** · 10-10-2015, 10:41 PM

I've read good reviews for AGR sectors.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ag...del/c10-pickup

rattle69 · 10-10-2015, 11:41 PM

+1 for redhead. Used them many times. I never had one redone by them though. It was always exchange for me.

hdff · 10-11-2015, 03:27 AM

I put a red head on my 71 and sent them my leaky one for the core. No problems so far they did not recommend the quick ratio for my power steering

Bigdav160 · 10-11-2015, 09:38 AM

I just rebuild my own

steveo3318 · 10-17-2015, 09:15 AM

Well Redhead has my vote. Basically I ordered the wrong one tues called Wed. To make sure I was getting the right one. They said no and changed my order. Received it yesterday and all I can say is wow. I can't believe how bad my other was. Made me realize how unsafe it was. I rebuilt my complete front end a week before and this was the last piece to the puzzle. Everything is as tight as new now. I recommend redhead to anyone.

P.s. If you have a manual box that looks like their very first picture on their inventory page don't order it for your truck. It actually fits on the inside rail. Not the outside like our trucks even though it's identical minus the output would be upside down ��. Call them.

Howitzer · 10-17-2015, 10:58 AM

+1 on the rebuild. Cost me $30 for a PS unit and some time on YouTube watching the videos. Pretty easy.

10-09-2015, 08:44 PM	#1
steveo3318 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sumrall, MS Posts: 381	Who does the best steering box rebuild? I have done a ton of searching and most of everything I see says to get redheadsteeringgear to do it. I have a 67 manual steering box that has a ton of slop. I adjusted and its still bad and gets to tight in full lock turns so I know its gone to far. I hear to many horror stories of the parts stores rebuilds. Anyone running a redhead rebuilt box? I am thinking about sending them mine. __________________ 1967 c10 3OTT with R10 overdrive. 385 Stroker, 373 posi FITECH EFI, Vintage air, York 210 OBA, 4/6 drop with riddler 20x8 and 20x10 1957 S5T Leslie Supertyfon train horns and EMD bell "No bolt left unturned"

10-09-2015, 08:52 PM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? There has been a number of threads here with people saying Readhead steering gears are worth it, i wouldn't think twice about it. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-09-2015, 08:56 PM	#3
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I've got a Redhead on my truck, and I can't say enough good things about it's performance. Worth every penny. __________________ 1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07

10-09-2015, 08:59 PM	#4
steveo3318 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sumrall, MS Posts: 381	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? Did you buy a reman from them or send yours in. curious of turn around? I am sending mine in cause my truck is a Frankenstein and I have no idea whats in it. __________________ 1967 c10 3OTT with R10 overdrive. 385 Stroker, 373 posi FITECH EFI, Vintage air, York 210 OBA, 4/6 drop with riddler 20x8 and 20x10 1957 S5T Leslie Supertyfon train horns and EMD bell "No bolt left unturned"

10-09-2015, 09:12 PM	#5
beerformeplz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chesapeake Posts: 20	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I just installed a Redhead today, I purchased it due to the reviews I read online about them.

10-09-2015, 09:39 PM	#6
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,889	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I used a redhead, nice little company to deal with. __________________ White K20

10-09-2015, 10:33 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,151	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? So, I send them my steering box and I get back a gem? How much, approx.? They return it with a nice finish? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-09-2015, 11:21 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? my 71 manuel box needs remaning bad. I,ve taken up the play 2 times and its back to tons of sloppy play and getting hard to steer at slow mph __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-09-2015, 11:32 PM	#9
REEDS 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AMERICAN FORK, UTAH Posts: 535	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I bought a rebuilt one from Auto zone in 09 it has worked perfectly less money for it and guaranteed for life.

10-09-2015, 11:43 PM	#10
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? Redhead gets my vote

10-10-2015, 12:02 AM	#11
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? yea I priced a reman box from oriellys , it was a a1 cardone unit, $168.00 exchange for a manuel box. p/s was 128.00 exh. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-10-2015, 03:17 AM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,078	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? Don't the Redhead Steering Boxes have quicker steering ration so tighter steering and less lock to lock turns? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-10-2015, 08:05 AM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,794	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? The 1977-1979 parts store boxes (Cardone) have the closer ratio. They are physically the same. The only problem I have run into is the size of the input shaft seems to be a crap shoot. I had to put a new rag joint on the last one, but, that's probably not a bad idea any way. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-10-2015, 01:28 PM	#16
steveo3318 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sumrall, MS Posts: 381	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? The redhead does not offer a quicker ratio for my manual steering box and they strongly advise against it as it would make steering at slower speeds much harder. They do offer it for our trucks with power steering though. I will be shipping mine out to them monday. Thanks guys for all the input. __________________ 1967 c10 3OTT with R10 overdrive. 385 Stroker, 373 posi FITECH EFI, Vintage air, York 210 OBA, 4/6 drop with riddler 20x8 and 20x10 1957 S5T Leslie Supertyfon train horns and EMD bell "No bolt left unturned"

10-10-2015, 03:51 PM	#17
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? interesting on the 77-79 quicker ratio, thanks __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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10-10-2015, 07:02 PM	#18
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,794	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? Any of the suggestions above will work fine. I use these people when I have one rebuilt. http://www.powersteering.com/us/ __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-10-2015, 10:41 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,021	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I've read good reviews for AGR sectors. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ag...del/c10-pickup __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-10-2015, 11:41 PM	#20
rattle69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 122	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? +1 for redhead. Used them many times. I never had one redone by them though. It was always exchange for me. __________________ 70 lwb c-10

10-11-2015, 03:27 AM	#21
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I put a red head on my 71 and sent them my leaky one for the core. No problems so far they did not recommend the quick ratio for my power steering __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-11-2015, 09:38 AM	#22
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? I just rebuild my own __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

10-17-2015, 09:15 AM	#23
steveo3318 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sumrall, MS Posts: 381	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? Well Redhead has my vote. Basically I ordered the wrong one tues called Wed. To make sure I was getting the right one. They said no and changed my order. Received it yesterday and all I can say is wow. I can't believe how bad my other was. Made me realize how unsafe it was. I rebuilt my complete front end a week before and this was the last piece to the puzzle. Everything is as tight as new now. I recommend redhead to anyone. P.s. If you have a manual box that looks like their very first picture on their inventory page don't order it for your truck. It actually fits on the inside rail. Not the outside like our trucks even though it's identical minus the output would be upside down ��. Call them. __________________ 1967 c10 3OTT with R10 overdrive. 385 Stroker, 373 posi FITECH EFI, Vintage air, York 210 OBA, 4/6 drop with riddler 20x8 and 20x10 1957 S5T Leslie Supertyfon train horns and EMD bell "No bolt left unturned"

10-17-2015, 10:58 AM	#24
Howitzer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 135	Re: Who does the best steering box rebuild? +1 on the rebuild. Cost me $30 for a PS unit and some time on YouTube watching the videos. Pretty easy.

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