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Red-Head Steering Gear

Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Got it yesterday(RedneckRam was here when it arrived) , decided to install an hour ago. Pitman arm was a bitch as usual. Pretty easy, not worth a DIY, IMO. Hopefully Captain Morgan lets me finish the install today. LOL

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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Other than your timing sucking...(should have had redneck help install) sounds like fun! Pittman should be renamed to PITA Arm.....

The cap'n should make it more fun anyway!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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i would have helped, but i had my kids with me, and they were getting antsy. steering boxes are wicked easy to replace too!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by redneck_ram
i would have helped, but i had my kids with me, and they were getting antsy. steering boxes are wicked easy to replace too!
The intermediate shaft came right off as did all the hoses. The PITA arm did not come off easy, but I have heat . The only other other thing that sucked, was getting the hoses off the power steering cooler. Broke it, but of course I had one in stock.


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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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i would love to have a p/s cooler!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Are you sure you dont? If your truck has the tow pack, it should have one.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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I might add one (cooler) to mine someday. Nice steering box! Let us know how it feels.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 2x1972
I might add one (cooler) to mine someday. Nice steering box! Let us know how it feels.

It's awesome in the driveway.. Captain Morgan says don't test it out right now on the road, It would suck getting arrested by my son in law, LOL Anyway, there is NO play, and returns to center..
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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^^ Sounds good! How much did it cost you?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
Are you sure you dont? If your truck has the tow pack, it should have one.
positive, just replaced the box, and pump back in 2010. i have the tow package too.

also didnt have the aux trans cooler from the factory either.
 
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