Need new steering box

[Lordsman]

Have an 2005 3500 SRW and the original Dodge steering box is very sloppy. I've tightened it up a few times but may be best to replace it.
Would like to get a new steering box. Looking at the Borgeson 6 bolt (BORG-800123) is in the Geno's catalog. Is this a good choice or?

 

[Ozymandias]

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/ram-steering-gearbox-upgrade-psc-sg853/steering-box

This is the real deal, you don't want another adapter in your steering shaft.
This one is a true 1:1 replacement that bolts right up to anything involved.

It is also available from Mopar, named the retrofit 2008 steering upgrade usually combined with the beefed up T-style linkage.

There was a time when the whole kit was available for around 750$ or so.

 

[Lordsman]

Ok. Checked the reviews on it and everyone says it's a night and day difference. No core charge through Geno's either. Thanks for the info!

 

[Yo Hoot]

This is the one I installed. Has a much stouter sector shaft than any other.
https://www.xtremediesel.com/mopar-...4eiZXt5ydjusM9f0hC-Ksi04FCmsJD9UaAqDQEALw_wcB

 

[User113]

This is the one I installed. Has a much stouter sector shaft than any other.
https://www.xtremediesel.com/mopar-...4eiZXt5ydjusM9f0hC-Ksi04FCmsJD9UaAqDQEALw_wcB

This is the same one as Geno's.

MoparPartsGiant is selling it today for $940, with a core charge.

 

[Ozymandias]

This is the same one as Geno's.

MoparPartsGiant is selling it today for $940, with a core charge.

No it isn't the same, basically yes but not entirely.
The PSC works with the standard (small) Pitmanarm, the Mopar one needs a different (bigger) Pitmanarm.
Sectorshaft diameter and bearing is the same.

 

[Lordsman]

All good info, and I appreciate the detailed information.

 

[Yo Hoot]

No it isn't the same, basically yes but not entirely.
The PSC works with the standard (small) Pitmanarm, the Mopar one needs a different (bigger) Pitmanarm.
Sectorshaft diameter and bearing is the same.

The Mopar one has a much larger spline.

 

[Lordsman]

That's the one I favor also. Thx

 

[Ozymandias]

You might need a helper to lift it in at 56lbs....

 

[Lordsman]

Thanks for letting me know.. that is heavy!

 

[Ozymandias]

Sure is, that's why it is indestructible, it's a heavy piece of iron.

 

[Deathrowdave]

Anyone know the part number for the tie rod end that is needed ? Thanks and be safe

 

[Yo Hoot]

Anyone know the part number for the tie rod end that is needed ? Thanks and be safe

I don't believe I needed a different tie rod end looking at my records.