Steering box rebuild vs new
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Steering box rebuild vs new
So I have read posts on here of companies like TurnOne, Lee, & PowerSteering.com rebuilding stock steering boxes. Your box is back to new again, but how do they compare to Detroit Speed's new box? DS box is 12.7:1 and around $550. I know people are happy with their rebuilds, is the DS box a good option?
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Buddy (10-28-2024)
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
Have you checked for a local rebuilder? That can also be a good option if you have a good local place.
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
There's a good rebuilder in st louis MO. Can't think of the name but they make you send the pump you'll be using as well.
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ml#post6545387
I go to https://benchworksteering.com as it's local. Great service.
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
I have a 600 series 12.7:1 PSC box that is over $1100 new...
Selling it used, about 500 miles, shipped for $500. I bought a much more expensive Lee 9:1 box is the reason I'm selling it...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...00-series.html
Selling it used, about 500 miles, shipped for $500. I bought a much more expensive Lee 9:1 box is the reason I'm selling it...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...00-series.html
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
I have a 600 series 12.7:1 PSC box that is over $1100 new...
Selling it used, about 500 miles, shipped for $500. I bought a much more expensive Lee 9:1 box is the reason I'm selling it...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...00-series.html
Selling it used, about 500 miles, shipped for $500. I bought a much more expensive Lee 9:1 box is the reason I'm selling it...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...00-series.html
DS box is $554, and new this is $1000. Are there any parts to this to make it that much more money? Is it built better or has other pros to it?
Also, by light steering, do you mean it's not as tight a feel to the steering wheel when driving?
You were just using your stock pump with it?
Thank you sir
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
It's 1150 new.
Is the detroit one a 600 series?
That is smaller than the stock 800, lighter and I believe better tech inside.
The steering is tight, it's basically brand new, the "light" is it's a little easier to turn than stock. There is no play in the steering of the box.
Yes, stock pump, synthetic fluid.
Is the detroit one a 600 series?
That is smaller than the stock 800, lighter and I believe better tech inside.
The steering is tight, it's basically brand new, the "light" is it's a little easier to turn than stock. There is no play in the steering of the box.
Yes, stock pump, synthetic fluid.
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
It's 1150 new.
Is the detroit one a 600 series?
That is smaller than the stock 800, lighter and I believe better tech inside.
The steering is tight, it's basically brand new, the "light" is it's a little easier to turn than stock. There is no play in the steering of the box.
Yes, stock pump, synthetic fluid.
Is the detroit one a 600 series?
That is smaller than the stock 800, lighter and I believe better tech inside.
The steering is tight, it's basically brand new, the "light" is it's a little easier to turn than stock. There is no play in the steering of the box.
Yes, stock pump, synthetic fluid.
I am interested in yours sir.
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Re: Steering box rebuild vs new
Compare the pictures and see. The 600 is smaller than the 800. I think I looked at the Detroit one, and I don't believe it's a 600 series, I think this PSE was the least expensive 600 series I could find... One of the other companies you mentioned in your first post, I believe they were 16 or 1700, they looked a nice silver, probably powder coat,but they were also 600 series.
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