2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Steering Box GWVR difference??

[EBottema]

My box is leaking bad at the pitman shaft. I dont want to reseal it since their is no guarantee on it leaking again. Box has 165k miles on it so its time for a replacement. I called Autozone and they got a 7500gvwr or 8800gvwr Cardone rebuilt steering box. My truck is the 7500... However, im gonna run a reunel bumper and winch so I'm thinking the 8800 box might be a good thing. What are the differences and will the 8800 box fit on mine?



Erik

 

[LHallmark]

Erik... ... . Double check your GVWR. I own the exact same truck, color and all. Mine is marked as an 8800# GVWR.

 

[Beast2B]

Auto and 5-speed seem to be the only diff in your sigs, gear ratios? The 96's had different rear axles for manual/autos also, didn't it? You'd think the manual would have the higher GVWR...

 

[Rams-n-Hogs]

I second what LHallmark says. Check your GVW. Your truck should be an 8800. I didn't think they put the Cummins in a 7500 GVW truck.



Jim

 

[CumminsPuller]

Originally posted by EBottema

I called Autozone and they got a 7500gvwr or 8800gvwr Cardone rebuilt steering box.

Erik, I talked with Sam Pederson, the TDR Brake GURU, anyway a phone conversation him and I had a while back with his advice telling me to steer away from A-1 Cardone parts. He stated the quality of their rebuilds is not very good. His advice was to buy OEM or a good American company. At the time he gave me some names of companies but I can not remember.



Just my $. 02 worth.



If you want to give him a call let me know I have his number.



Jason

 

[EBottema]

Let me double check this. I thought i read it was 7500 but i might be wrong. I do have dana 80/60 combo 5spd however no snowplow package or HD Tcase..... Only reason i like the cardone part is becuase autozone offers a lifetime warranty on it, no questions asked... . What other options do i have for boxes that are not way to expensive? BTW im running a winch with reunel bumper of the front so extra weight might wear out a box quicker!



erik

 

[csutton7]

it's 8800--lifetime guarantee= buy it... ... ... . chris

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I'd be tempted to try the new PSC Box.



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