Power Steering Box Rebuild/Reseal/Excessive Play Questions (1 Viewer)

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@tway Worn components within the box that could not be adjusted out by preload. My guess is both the sector shaft and power piston teeth gears had worn down too much due to poor maintenance by PO's for the original 180k miles. I have since replaced the whole steering box with new from toyota (via amayama) and that has fixed the issue. It has made a huge difference in drivability on the road/highway. Same could be accomplished by ordering both new internal pieces along with a reseal of the box but when factoring in shipping, labor to have someone do that, a new box was actually cheaper than doing a rebuild of the original box.
most likely caused by this type of wear: Parts for steering box rebuild - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/parts-for-steering-box-rebuild.1254109/post-13890587
 
Yup thats what I envisioned the internals looking like.

For others that find this thread, some good info here: Parts for steering box rebuild - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/parts-for-steering-box-rebuild.1254109/

West Texas offroad was the bees knees a number of years back and why I went that direction. Would not do again if I had excessive play. For a reseal maybe yes. Bot now it seems that Redhead is guaranteeing no-play "refresh". I'd probably try that route first. But honestly as my advice for those planning to keep their cruisers for a long time and/or with questionable maintenance history and lots of play...I wish I bought a new box from the start. less fatigue when driving, handles biger tires better both from less play but get the bonus larger sector shaft, etc. Of all the mods/money in the truck, a new box was probably up there in #1 or #2 of best expenditures.
 

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