Originally Posted by maybe368

Mine had wonky steering, like you describe. Pretty good, but constant minor adjustments to keep it going straight. I lost the caster effect, steering back to straight on its own. That could have been the mounting plate as it self destructed a little while back. I went ahead and bit the bullet on a Redhead and Wow! what a difference. it is like a new truck. No more wondering. I am going to do an RR setup just because the plate worries me and they are getting rarer. What a lousy truck, only 300k+ miles, I'm going to try to get Dodge to warranty it ...Mark

Originally Posted by NJTman

If you're planning on a new steering gear (which I'm not necessarily convinced you need .... yet), it is advisable to have YOURS rebuilt, replace the PS pressure and return lines, and replace the pump creating a new, clean system. 24 years of use, it is possible to have debris from hose deterioration, whereas the old fluid contaminates the newly refreshed gear, throwing away the money you're gonna spend on it. I personally agree with Mark that the auto parts store units are CRAP....

BTW, when Chip originally did my gear, I originally used a Napa PS pump and new hoses, which the pump eventually failed. Chip built me a new pump, and it's been perfect ever since.

These reman units are not worth the money you waste on them, unless it's a professional rebuilder such as Powersteering.com (Chip retired) or Redhead units.

Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

I agree with you on all of this except the new pump. Since the "new" pumps are junk like we all know, I will flush my original pump as best I can. Coupled with a new box and hoses, I should have another 200K trouble free miles.

Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Exactly, I have no caster effect.

So the Redhead box made it drive great again, huh? Any chance you would sell me yours when you upgrade to RR?

Originally Posted by NJTman

I wish I kept my original ps pump. Would have had it bench tested for proper pressure regulation, and rebuilt by a professional outfit like chip or redhead. They both recommend replacement or rebuilding the original. Its not expensive, and worth the peace of mind.

Live and learn, I guess