steering gear rebuild.

weside · Post by **weside** » September 28, 2007, 9:29 am

i have a 1964 f100 292 3 spd . when i drive it. its all over the road. i put in the air and replaced the tie rod ends. i also repacked the wheel bearings. after repair most of the looseness went away,but when i drove it still all over the road. iput it back in the air. and noticed when i turned the wheel slightly i get a lot of slop out of the steering gear.has any body rebuilt there steering gear and inproved steering?

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » September 28, 2007, 9:33 am

you should have someone that specializes in rebuilding them, I never had to have one done, I just find a good used one, but I believe a local restoration shop can lead you in the right direction to someone that rebuilds them

Comet · Post by **Comet** » September 28, 2007, 10:39 am

Might try tightening the adjustment screw first. Mine was already maxed out, so I had to go the junk yard route. I have seen a couple places that rebuild them. There is one close to me in Seattle that I think would do it, Red Head steering or something like that. I know they do good work. Just not sure if they do this particular type of box. I'm taking my '78 4x4 steering box to them soon.

Sinc · Post by **Sinc** » September 28, 2007, 10:58 am

You might want to check with Rick Allen at Carolina Classics. I believe that they used to rebuild steering units for our trucks...Not sure if they still do.

6166 Junkyard Dog · September 28, 2007, 11:36 am

Classic Performance in Calif. does it