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02-15-2018, 11:25 PM | #26 | |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
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Power Steering Box, 500 Series, Front Steer Style, 14:1 Ratio, Cast Iron, Black, Chevy, GMC, Each (Mfr. #: CP50014) from Summit..... for my 72 thats leaking from everywhere
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03-17-2018, 09:59 PM | #27 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
installed the red head today in my Cheyenne love it .....would recomend to any one Wes @ Classic Heart Beat ....great doing business there. I did by one from summit CPP QR 14:1 won’t be able to comment on that one either till my 69 build is complete or I convert My Stepside
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03-17-2018, 10:53 PM | #28 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
Which did you go with, the stock replacement or the quick ratio?
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03-17-2018, 11:12 PM | #29 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
Quick Ratio, I like it
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03-18-2018, 10:17 AM | #30 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
No one is giving part#s. I wonder what the original poster's problem ended up being.
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03-18-2018, 10:33 AM | #31 | |
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here is what I purchased....... great product & customer service clear instuctions etc...... 69-72 Remanufactured Power Steering Gear - 2X4 Quick Ratio "Classic Heartbeat Exclusive" This is a "Red-Head" brand remanufactured steering gear. We feel they are among the best remanufactured steering gears in the industry. They are a high quality original, power steering gear, remanufactured in the U.S.A. (There is an additional $150.00 core charge added to the cost of this steering gear. The core charge will be refunded if we receive a rebuildable core within 30 days of the purchase date.) (3 1/2 turns lock to lock) $349.95
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03-18-2018, 10:41 AM | #32 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
I don't see a part number but here is the link;
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...ck%20Ratio.htm I installed this one a year ago and love it. |
03-18-2018, 10:53 AM | #33 |
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This thread is critical info for me presently. I have only recently began to drive my truck on the roads and am finding various things that need attention. The steering was a bit sloppy but I thought that was due to having a large diameter steering wheel and manual box.
Though I knew there was some play, it didn't really seem to affect things much, that is: not until I had to drive in a 50 mph cross wind. Now I am considering a new steering gear box asap. Having never installed one, I'll admit I am lost as to what to do and what to look for while doing the change. This may be easy as I really like my manual steering feel and have no intention of going with power/hydraulic. All I want to do is change my box to new. Seems easy but I have thought that about other things that have turned into a task I wasn't prepared for. Are there any unseen considerations to take into account before proceeding? I have recently rebuilt my steering column and my rag joint seemed ok. The front end is presently aligned well and the truck drives and handles ok for a 70 one ton dually. Can I just swap the box and consider it done? |
03-18-2018, 11:25 AM | #34 | |
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03-18-2018, 11:30 AM | #35 |
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03-18-2018, 11:37 AM | #36 |
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I can do a lot of trips to the junkyard looking for a newer low mileage truck with a good box for $500.
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03-18-2018, 11:44 AM | #37 |
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That's my thought too. For 500, they need to guarantee that it will handle like a sport car. My problem is time. Since my truck is my daily driver now, I can't have it down for more than a day or two at most. Gotta get a box, the right box and do an immediate swap with no surprises.
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03-18-2018, 12:06 PM | #38 |
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That's my dream with every part I change! I usually screw myself by starting the sentence with " I just...". The dreaded J word.
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03-18-2018, 12:16 PM | #39 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
I bought a reman stock unit from autozone years ago. $120 with core exchange. It isn’t fancy or magical though . But it works great, no leaks, and I can turn my steering wheel with my pinky
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03-18-2018, 12:42 PM | #40 |
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Did you use a newer model box?
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03-18-2018, 12:47 PM | #42 |
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Re: Red Head Quick Ratio Steerng Box
I bought mine directly from red head. Never had an issue with a core. I don't remember hearing it had to be an acceptable core.
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03-18-2018, 12:56 PM | #43 | ||
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When I got the RedHead that's installed in my '70, I wondered the same thing. They said they would take it but it had to be clean, so I scrubbed the outside of the steering box in a pan of mineral spirits, dried it off, and packed it in the box they had just sent the close ratio in. About a week later there was a credit on my card for $150. To me, that's really good customer service. I wish all vendors were the same. When I got the rebuilt quadrajet from National Carb, I emailed them asking if my freshly rebuild Rochester 2-barrel would be acceptable for a partial core. They said YES, so I boxed it up. Cost just over $20 to send it to them. That was 18 months ago and I still haven't gotten anything from them for the core. Both times I called they said, "I'll look around and give you a call back later today", but of course they never called back. (Grrr...) Sorry for venting.
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I went through two "remanufactured" steering boxes from a chain parts store and each had more slack than the original I turned in as a core. I believe remanufactured to them meant new seals and a fresh coat of paint but nothing to actually address wear inside the steering box. Call me picky but if I turn the steering wheel--even an inch-- I expect a corresponding reaction in the direction of the truck.
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I sent them my original box and it was exchanged no problem. It does not matter if it is a quick ratio or standard. I will look on my receipt tonight and post the two diff part numbers.
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If you have questions about the quick ratio box give them a shout. Quick ratio is the same part number, with either a Q or T after it... I can't remember. After speaking with Redhead I decided to go with the stock ratio box they offer. I am currently not driving, so I cannot comment about the quality of the steering box .. sorry.
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