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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-20-2018, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the information. I don't know if my original box is 3.1 or 4.1. If that's a ratio I don't see a close reference. I can say the steering box I have was discontinued in 1984.

Nobody in the area rebuilds these. Redhead will rebuild it for $300 plus a $150 core charge. Add shipping both ways it's over $400. So heck with it, I'm buying new or re-manufactured. So I'm looking at:

Upgrade: This might be the 500 Dave spoke of: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c.../submodel/base

Re-manufactured:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a.../submodel/base

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a.../submodel/base

Another option: http://www.powersteering.com/

On a side, Redhead will send a replacement, but costs the same. I guess they figure their rebuilds are better than Cardone's and ACDelco's

I thought the cost would be more regardless. When I first bought my truck in 89 I was quoted $500 for just the box. So I let it leak over the next 25 years or so, and yeah, it was a little sloppy.

12-20-2018, 10:11 PM	#12
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Steering box rebuild or buy another? Thanks for the information. I don't know if my original box is 3.1 or 4.1. If that's a ratio I don't see a close reference. I can say the steering box I have was discontinued in 1984. Nobody in the area rebuilds these. Redhead will rebuild it for $300 plus a $150 core charge. Add shipping both ways it's over $400. So heck with it, I'm buying new or re-manufactured. So I'm looking at: Upgrade: This might be the 500 Dave spoke of: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c.../submodel/base Re-manufactured: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a.../submodel/base https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a.../submodel/base Another option: http://www.powersteering.com/ On a side, Redhead will send a replacement, but costs the same. I guess they figure their rebuilds are better than Cardone's and ACDelco's I thought the cost would be more regardless. When I first bought my truck in 89 I was quoted $500 for just the box. So I let it leak over the next 25 years or so, and yeah, it was a little sloppy. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 12-20-2018 at 11:39 PM.