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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Looking for Steering Box Rebuild Kit

As the title states, I need a kit that comes with the ball screw, bearings and seals.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Imo you will be better off to buy the bigger box up grade then mess with the little one
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Thumper when you say bigger box what are you talking about? a 3rd gen box??
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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From: North Carolina or Kentucky. Take your pick
Replace the gear assy. Don't rebuild for the cost of kit vs replace of assy, especially if more than leak or adjustment. JMHO
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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No, it is called DDs or something like that, comes with a bottom bearing that fit a steel bar that stradels the frame up front, Offers lot more support.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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No, it is called DDs or something like that
You mean a DSS, best thing you can do to save the life of your steering box, keeps the frame from cracking too.
Check it out here http://www.solidsteel.biz/
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Thanks Infidel,
I have one in my Trk. Happy with it, Too dang cold to go out and crawl under last night to get it right (name ).
The main pt the stock box and most of the steering in your (our ) Dodge is crapola. Replace with a BBD (bigger better deal LOL )
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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i realize i have to get a dss but want to avoid paying $500 for a steering box that i can rebuild myself. No point of getting a dss til this box is fixed.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Talking Dss

DSS is the only way to go, sure did the trick for me!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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the stock box will not help as it does not have the bottom bearing
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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The DSS is made to fit the stock box, it is not a box, just a support. I have never heard of a "bigger" box. What bigger box are you talking about? If the DSS will fit it it may be something of interest to me because I have the DSS.

I hear of lots of people going with a 3 turn box from NAPA. It seems after market
box's are getting hard to find though.
Thanks
Cory
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Well..it is real dark here in down town Juneau..But I have a steer box in that the shaft comes out the bottom and a bearing is located there that attaches to the cross Piece...which attaches to both sides of the frame rails
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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then you have a DSS on there thumper.

Hows the dark treating you?

only another 10 days, and we start gaining again. Gotta love that
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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I got a rebuilt one from Oreilly auto parts for under $200.
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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I got my rebuild parts here: http://www.straightlinesteering.com/ They are local for me and seel quality, American made parts.
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