Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AcampoDave · 12-01-2018, 09:30 PM

Just got done putting in my the rebuilt manual steering box I had done by Red Head. Wow, when they say "zero play" that is exactly what they mean. I've never driven a manual box without any slop before. Rolling down the road, it's
comparable to driving a late model but without the power assist. This is a great alternative for those who don't want to convert to power.

shp4man · 12-01-2018, 09:39 PM

Ya, when I got my truck, there was about 7 inches of play in the steering. I crawled under there and shook everything around, looked like all the play was in the steering box.
Got a good replacement in there and it was like night and day. One finger steering on the freeway.
Manual steering still sucks in small, crowded parking lots, though.

**Llay R. Rac** · 12-01-2018, 09:46 PM

thats good to hear.
i plan on getting my original box done by Redhead. I can't afford the redhead now, so temporarily i got a ebay cheapie, its a big improvement, but still has some slop. my original was so worn that it was like driving on ice.

**LostMy65** · 12-02-2018, 12:23 AM

When I went to power steering on my 66, I wasn't real happy with the play it had. I even lost some turning radius. So when I went to power steering on my 65 I went with redhead. No play and no loss in turning radius. Worth the money.

earl84 · 12-03-2018, 05:34 PM

I 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Red Head steering gear recommendation. Worth every penny. Changed the front crossmember on my '66 C20 with a '79 3/4 ton crossmember and replaced every wear part on it. I put in 2 different rebuilt steering gear units, tried adjusting both of them the correct way and the quick, wrong way. Nothing worked to remove play and the last adjustment made it feel a little dangerous.

Fed up, I bit the bullet and ordered a Red Head steering gear box. Problem solved, feels tight and secure and fully safe for the first time in about 15,000 miles.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-03-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

When I went to power steering on my 66, I wasn't real happy with the play it had. I even lost some turning radius. So when I went to power steering on my 65 I went with redhead. No play and no loss in turning radius. Worth the money.

Wow, I emailed them and then I called them. I must have talked to a melinial cause he was clueless. It was why I rebuilt my own box instead of buying theirs which is what I wanted to do with them.

jbgroby · 12-04-2018, 10:27 AM

Do they make a box if you have converted to Power steering?

AcampoDave · 12-05-2018, 10:50 AM

If you have a year, make and model for it they can exchange yours, or if you prefer they will simply rebuild your exact box.

roll_the_dice · 12-05-2018, 06:57 PM

I emailed them yesterday with a picture and # off of my power steering box and they told me they had what I needed. I am going to send it to them since my truck isn't running, which will save me the core charge....even though I get it back, I would rather send mine in. Daniel was more than helpful and quick with email.

12-01-2018, 09:30 PM	#1
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears Just got done putting in my the rebuilt manual steering box I had done by Red Head. Wow, when they say "zero play" that is exactly what they mean. I've never driven a manual box without any slop before. Rolling down the road, it's comparable to driving a late model but without the power assist. This is a great alternative for those who don't want to convert to power. Last edited by AcampoDave; 12-01-2018 at 09:41 PM.

12-01-2018, 09:39 PM	#2
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears Ya, when I got my truck, there was about 7 inches of play in the steering. I crawled under there and shook everything around, looked like all the play was in the steering box. Got a good replacement in there and it was like night and day. One finger steering on the freeway. Manual steering still sucks in small, crowded parking lots, though. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

12-01-2018, 09:46 PM	#3
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears thats good to hear. i plan on getting my original box done by Redhead. I can't afford the redhead now, so temporarily i got a ebay cheapie, its a big improvement, but still has some slop. my original was so worn that it was like driving on ice. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

12-02-2018, 12:23 AM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears When I went to power steering on my 66, I wasn't real happy with the play it had. I even lost some turning radius. So when I went to power steering on my 65 I went with redhead. No play and no loss in turning radius. Worth the money. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-03-2018, 05:34 PM	#5
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears I 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Red Head steering gear recommendation. Worth every penny. Changed the front crossmember on my '66 C20 with a '79 3/4 ton crossmember and replaced every wear part on it. I put in 2 different rebuilt steering gear units, tried adjusting both of them the correct way and the quick, wrong way. Nothing worked to remove play and the last adjustment made it feel a little dangerous. Fed up, I bit the bullet and ordered a Red Head steering gear box. Problem solved, feels tight and secure and fully safe for the first time in about 15,000 miles.

12-04-2018, 10:27 AM	#7
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears Do they make a box if you have converted to Power steering? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

12-05-2018, 10:50 AM	#8
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears If you have a year, make and model for it they can exchange yours, or if you prefer they will simply rebuild your exact box.

12-05-2018, 06:57 PM	#9
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Another thumbs up for Red Head Steering Gears I emailed them yesterday with a picture and # off of my power steering box and they told me they had what I needed. I am going to send it to them since my truck isn't running, which will save me the core charge....even though I get it back, I would rather send mine in. Daniel was more than helpful and quick with email. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck



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