Need steering box mounting plate
08-24-2015, 12:56 PM
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I phoned my Mopar parts desk and his computer shows that plate # 4333 525 was superseded by part number 5203 7876 -- so they are the identical part (with 9/16" holes). Why the parts manual shows both numbers is a mystery.
The older number 4088 041 almost certainly has 1/2" mounting holes and is the unit j.fonder found on an older Ramcharger.
08-24-2015, 01:24 PM
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or mount the stock gear to the frame and run cross-over.
but just to clear things up for those that are searching the web trying to figure out "can I use a steering bracket from any year truck?"(because that was me about 18 months ago) the answer is YES! you may have to drill the holes larger, but you can use it!
but just to clear things up for those that are searching the web trying to figure out "can I use a steering bracket from any year truck?"(because that was me about 18 months ago) the answer is YES! you may have to drill the holes larger, but you can use it!
08-24-2015, 05:37 PM
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or mount the stock gear to the frame and run cross-over.
but just to clear things up for those that are searching the web trying to figure out "can I use a steering bracket from any year truck?"(because that was me about 18 months ago) the answer is YES! you may have to drill the holes larger, but you can use it!
but just to clear things up for those that are searching the web trying to figure out "can I use a steering bracket from any year truck?"(because that was me about 18 months ago) the answer is YES! you may have to drill the holes larger, but you can use it!
yeah that plate has been a PITA for a lot of people. As all the plates and RR parts dry up crossover will be the only fix.
08-24-2015, 05:51 PM
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That's better than the plate but it is still stressing the frame horizontally and should be braced . The RR gear works on the vertical plane where it is much stronger.
yeah that plate has been a PITA for a lot of people. As all the plates and RR parts dry up crossover will be the only fix.
yeah that plate has been a PITA for a lot of people. As all the plates and RR parts dry up crossover will be the only fix.
08-24-2015, 05:54 PM
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08-25-2015, 08:41 AM
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08-25-2015, 08:56 AM
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Look for the 72 to 74? reverse rotation set up They are a little hard to find but they are easy to swap and you don't need a lift for it to work. And if you decide to lift it later that is easy too. that is why I did mine that way.
08-25-2015, 09:07 AM
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I am chucking him a replacement plate in the mail.
04-18-2018, 05:45 PM
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Need Help!! (93' w250)
Mine snapped today I can only turn right I can't move my wheels left. I'm in high school and don't have money for one of those custom fab ones. Does anyone have a free or cheap extra?! Please let me know thank you very much
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I am unaware of any difference in the plates through the years, but I have never had two of those different year plates pulled and side by side..
The extra bracket you speak of helps with the frame flexing / twisting with the push / pull motion of the steering box.
It doesn't make that plate you cracked any stronger though.
I do have a few extras, PM me if you would like.
The extra bracket you speak of helps with the frame flexing / twisting with the push / pull motion of the steering box.
It doesn't make that plate you cracked any stronger though.
I do have a few extras, PM me if you would like.
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04-18-2018, 07:45 PM
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Free?
Well, that would be nice, eh?
Where do you live? Boneyard with a 76 - 93 4x4 will have one, regardless of gvw, they all fit.
Well, that would be nice, eh?
Where do you live? Boneyard with a 76 - 93 4x4 will have one, regardless of gvw, they all fit.
04-18-2018, 09:19 PM
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It probably won't last too long, but you can get a few miles out of the one you have by having it welded. I ran a welded one for a couple of months, before I replaced it. When I get back to the states, I am planning on installing an RR steering box and you can have mine, but that will be in a few weeks, not much help now...Mark Edit: I just thought that I may need it for the RR setup, is the plate lost on the conversion or is it used? (for you RR experienced guys)...
04-18-2018, 09:51 PM
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It probably won't last too long, but you can get a few miles out of the one you have by having it welded. I ran a welded one for a couple of months, before I replaced it. When I get back to the states, I am planning on installing an RR steering box and you can have mine, but that will be in a few weeks, not much help now...Mark Edit: I just thought that I may need it for the RR setup, is the plate lost on the conversion or is it used? (for you RR experienced guys)...
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It probably won't last too long, but you can get a few miles out of the one you have by having it welded. I ran a welded one for a couple of months, before I replaced it. When I get back to the states, I am planning on installing an RR steering box and you can have mine, but that will be in a few weeks, not much help now...Mark Edit: I just thought that I may need it for the RR setup, is the plate lost on the conversion or is it used? (for you RR experienced guys)...
It has pictures. You will be fine...... I promise!
04-18-2018, 10:26 PM
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You will follow the same advice I gave Mark, right??????
04-18-2018, 10:26 PM
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