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Captain Swampy
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Wisconsin
Steering boxes
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October 31, 2018, 11:12:09 PM »
Brooke needs a new steering box. I haven't seen good reviews on any remans. Lares makes a new box, part #11263 for $335. I can't find any reviews for it, or even many for Lares in general. Lifetime warranty to the original owner. What I want is a steering box that doesn't need a warranty, LOL. Anybody ever bought a Lares? I'm open to other brands, I just want a good box the first time. Thank you.
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1987 350TBI 700R4 4X4 4.56 gears 33" BFG All Terrain
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Re: Steering boxes
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November 01, 2018, 07:39:24 AM »
napa has their own brand and i put one on my 02 a few years ago (thinking 4) as of today it has no issues
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Captain Swampy
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Wisconsin
Re: Steering boxes
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November 01, 2018, 12:36:37 PM »
Thanks for the info. I think we're going to try the new box and hope it lasts as long as the original.
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1987 350TBI 700R4 4X4 4.56 gears 33" BFG All Terrain
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ehjorten
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Re: Steering boxes
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November 01, 2018, 12:49:50 PM »
Lares is good quality. I also have used Redhead Steering Gears. I have one of those on my '77 K20 after I blew the end of the casting out on my stock one.
www.redheadsteeringgears.com
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1977 K20 Silverado - 350, THM350, NP203, 14 bolt FF, D44, Stock Lift on 31s
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Captain Swampy
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Wisconsin
Re: Steering boxes
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November 04, 2018, 08:25:56 PM »
Thank you. I'll let you guys know how it works.
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jbsealy
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C10 84
Re: Steering boxes
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January 26, 2019, 09:21:39 PM »
how did it go?
JS
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AZ4X4SQBDY
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Re: Steering boxes
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January 27, 2019, 08:41:29 PM »
Older thread but I will add that I have a AC Delco reman waiting to go back for warranty. I guess it's really hit or miss.
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jbsealy
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C10 84
Re: Steering boxes
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February 02, 2019, 09:43:39 AM »
I have an ACDelco reman steering box ready to install in my 1984 C10, 2wd, manual trans, 250 ci. I was able to remove the pitman arm nut with an adjustable wrench, but will need to torque it when doing reinstall. The nut is either 33mm or 1 5/16". In the parts store the 1 5/16 seems OK but a bit of slop. No where can I find a 33mm to test the fit before plunking down cash.
Is it possible one of y'all could confirm the nut size so I might order on line with no worries?
Thanks for the help,
JS
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zieg85
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Re: Steering boxes
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February 02, 2019, 10:25:32 AM »
I've only used a 15" adjustable on the ones I've ever done. Got it as tight as I could in the center position with the steering column locked. Never had an issue with any of them coming loose
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Carl
1985 C20 Scottsdale 7.4L 4 speed 3.21
1986 C10 under construction
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jbsealy
Newbie
Posts: 39
C10 84
Re: Steering boxes
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February 03, 2019, 07:39:44 AM »
Thanks Zeig,
I may do that.
The torque rating for the nut is 185 ft lbs. I have ordered a 33mm socket for the nut so we'll see.
I plan to mount the box to the frame today and maybe install new PS hoses. Installed a new flex coupling on the box last night.
JS
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