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Originally Posted by stsalvage
I have 1955-- 1967 or 8 had the ram power assisted ram. www.truckandcarshop.com has the new ram and bushings and parts.In 1968 they went to the box.If your having a looseness Its the manual box that whore out.You need to find a used box or buy a new one that will fix the looseness.The Ram is only there to make it easier on steering. |
I think what he means is the actual steering gear.
Also, I am unclear on what you are describing, is it a hydraulic cylinder on the center link/tie rod? I have always heard that called "ram assist"
A power steering gear has ports for the hydraulic fluid, and a ram-assist-gear is essentially a power steering gear with additional ports that feed the lines to the ram.
Agree with the guy who said send it to Redhead for a rebuild. They seem to be a very reputable operation. If you can't afford to have your truck out of service that long for them to rebuild the steering gear, call them up and see if they could supply you with a rebuilt gear, then you send yours in for the core charge.