Time to replace steering box on my 06 4x4. Need information

[Souders]

My 06 4x4 steering box has been leaking a while, starting to be worse. Stock steering with an after market steering stabilizer installed. What boxes will fit ? Is there any information on what it takes to replace it ?

Input appreciated.

 

[Freebore]

I bought the heavy duty Mopar gear 68170214AA which is a bigger unit than what came on the truck. It comes with the pitman arm and a tie rod end that you use to adapt to the older y style linkage. If you upgrade to the new 08.5 linkage, you don't need to use the tie rod end they sent with it. Beyond that, it uses original hoses and mounting holes. My original steering pump is handling it very well, but I've read where some have installed a newer pump.

 

[jhenderson]

As far as I'm concerned the only real options are the factory upgrade or a RedHead reman.

 

[nibroc]

as far as i'm concerned the only real options are the factory upgrade or a redhead reman.

agree!!!!!!!!!

 

[jomobco]

Ditto on the Dodge factory upgrade. Stout and bigger than factory

 

[Motorhead]

I checked the part number for prices and why do most places want to charge you a core charge on a NEW steering box? Also, will this for a 4x4, 2007, 2500?

 

[Regcabguy]

My friend's '05 does have increased steering effort with the big box but it is super tight. Stock pump.

 

[Motorhead]

Dave, Do you know if the box, when installed, was NEW? (Still want to call you about the EFI. Been "hammered" with LIFE in the past weeks!)

 

[AEdelheit]

When I installed the larger box, which fits 03+, the stock pump not up to the task and the steering took noticeably more effort to turn. Installed the upgraded Mopar pump that is even more money then the box but now everything works well together and feels good.

 

[Regcabguy]

Dave, Do you know if the box, when installed, was NEW? (Still want to call you about the EFI. Been "hammered" with LIFE in the past weeks!)

Yes. He got it from CJC Offroad I believe.
http://www.cjcoffroad.com/Mopar-68170214AA-Steering-Box-Upgrade-Dodge-Ram-p/68170214aa.htm

 

[cerberusiam]

The box loosens up after some use. It will depend on how good the pump actually is, they vary so much. I figured mine would need replacing as it was leaking with the Borgeson box, installed the OE big box and the leaks quit. Put the Borgeson box on my sons 05 that had a pump leaking with the stock box, it quit leaking. Go figure, the PS pumps are just picky for some reason.