Howdy everyone
A few years ago I rebuilt the leaky steering box in my '97 and replaced the seals. The steering had a bit of play but I wasn't looking to buy a new steering box. Figured I would just replace the seals for a few bucks and move on. Anyway 100k miles later the steering just has too much play to be acceptable. On grooved roads it is downright scary. Looking around online I've seen some reman stuff floating around ebay (ill post link below) and I am wondering if I should go this route. I've heard redhead sells a good box but they're out of stock and have been for a while. To me the steering just feels worn out, but I can't pinpoint exactly what I causing it. If I have somebody look at the box while I turn the wheel back and forth, there's a good amount of movement on the input shaft without the pitman arm moving. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I turn full lock one way quickly then try to go back the other direction, it feels like I loose the power steering completely. Heard this means the steering box is leaking internally.
Thanks,
Blake
A few years ago I rebuilt the leaky steering box in my '97 and replaced the seals. The steering had a bit of play but I wasn't looking to buy a new steering box. Figured I would just replace the seals for a few bucks and move on. Anyway 100k miles later the steering just has too much play to be acceptable. On grooved roads it is downright scary. Looking around online I've seen some reman stuff floating around ebay (ill post link below) and I am wondering if I should go this route. I've heard redhead sells a good box but they're out of stock and have been for a while. To me the steering just feels worn out, but I can't pinpoint exactly what I causing it. If I have somebody look at the box while I turn the wheel back and forth, there's a good amount of movement on the input shaft without the pitman arm moving. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I turn full lock one way quickly then try to go back the other direction, it feels like I loose the power steering completely. Heard this means the steering box is leaking internally.
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Thanks,
Blake