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Old 06-01-2015, 02:13 PM   #1
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Close range PS gear box

Afternoon all,

Gonna replace my gear box due to slop but want to replace it with a closer steering range box. I know there out their for sale, but can't seem to track one down. Anyone know
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Old 06-01-2015, 03:30 PM   #2
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Re: Close range PS gear box

I am going with a new box from RedHead. They are $256.00 with an exchange and in stock.
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Old 06-01-2015, 05:00 PM   #3
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I am going with a new box from RedHead. They are $256.00 with an exchange and in stock.
Does the RedHead have the closer gear ratio
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Old 06-01-2015, 06:07 PM   #4
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Re: Close range PS gear box

They do for 2wd, but I can't remember for 4wd. Been a long time since I got mine. Check out the website or give them a call. They were extremely nice and helpful when I got my last one.
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:12 PM   #5
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Re: Close range PS gear box

There are a number of things that can cause play in the steering. It may not be a good idea to start with the most expensive one.
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:02 PM   #6
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Re: Close range PS gear box

I got a quick ratio for my 4x4 Blazer from them within the past year
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:28 PM   #7
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Re: Close range PS gear box

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They do for 2wd, but I can't remember for 4wd. Been a long time since I got mine. Check out the website or give them a call. They were extremely nice and helpful when I got my last one.
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Does the RedHead have the closer gear ratio
Yes, they told me they do have it for a 72, 4x4 which is what I was wanting. I thought he had said I'd go from 4 turns down to 3.5 but I can't remember. I plan on calling again tomorrow and will let you know.

69-72 - how does yours perform?
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Old 06-02-2015, 08:48 AM   #8
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It works ok, don't even notice the quick ratio after a while.
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Old 06-02-2015, 09:43 AM   #9
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Re: Close range PS gear box

Thanks all for the information. It appears not to many companies are making these. It appears RedHed is the sole source.

Ya, my gear box is the original 72 one. I have adjusted over the years but at it's last leg. I have re-built them before for about $75.
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Re: Close range PS gear box

Talked to RedHead today. They offer a 15:1 and an 18:1 ratio. He mentioned with a lift or oversized tires to go with the 18:1. If you are mostly stock then go with the 15:1.

Confirmed this was for a 1972 and 4x4. Part # is 2851 (not on their website) and you need to specify which ratio you want when ordering.
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Old 06-03-2015, 09:28 PM   #11
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Talked to RedHead today. They offer a 15:1 and an 18:1 ratio. He mentioned with a lift or oversized tires to go with the 18:1. If you are mostly stock then go with the 15:1.

Confirmed this was for a 1972 and 4x4. Part # is 2851 (not on their website) and you need to specify which ratio you want when ordering.
Ordered my 18:1 today, thanks so much for the leg work GMC
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