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Power Steering Gear-to Rebuild Or By Rebuilt That Is The Question...

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jonbbrew, Mar 17, 2018.

  1. Mar 17, 2018
    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    Hey all,

    Finally gathered all the pieces, built custom hoses, etc to complete the power steering upgrade that the PO never completed. Once i pressurize this thing and if by miracle the gear doesnt leak everywhere i am good. But if not....Should i rebuild or replace? What are the factors if any besides cost?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 18, 2018
    colojeepguy

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    Buy a rebuilt unit. They aren't that expensive.
    Steering gears have lots of mysterious little pieces in them...
     
  3. Mar 18, 2018
    timgr

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  4. Mar 19, 2018
    PieLut

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    Autozone has a good reman for $122 with a $25 core. Look for part 6529. This is the 4 tab unit with 4 turns lock to lock.
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2018
    wasillashack

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    Depends a lot on your mechanical abilities, time, and tools available. If you are good at mechanical disassembly/assembly, can follow written instructions and are not depending on is for your daily driver, and want to know ho your steering works, go for it. Any tools required that you don't have can be borrowed or rented, lots of write ups about rebuilding are available as mentioned here and other sites, Google "Saginaw steering rebuild". If you lack mechanical skills, don't feel confident, or are in a hurry, I'd buy a replacement. HTH, Good Luck!
     
  6. Jun 3, 2020
    Jonbbrew

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    Anyone have a suggestion for actual replacement box? I am not really sure what to look for with number of turns, etc.
     
  7. Jun 3, 2020
    71CJ54WD

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    The 6529 is a 4-4.25 turns lock to lock box. Nice and slow. Steers like a Cadillac and you can spin the biggest tires with 1 finger on the wheel.
     
  8. Jun 3, 2020
    Jonbbrew

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    Thanks. I’ll look into that one. I have a pretty small steering wheel so not how that will impact.

    what is the various ranges from lock to lock?
     
  9. Jun 3, 2020
    71CJ54WD

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    There's quick ratio which is like 2.75 lock to lock. Thats really fast for a short vehicle. Then theres a whole lot of flavors in the 3:1-3.5:1 range. I believe beyond that theres a 4:1 and a 4.4 or 4.5:1 box. This is GM car Saginaw 800 stuff and just from my memory...meaning it could be off.
     
  10. Jun 3, 2020
    Jonbbrew

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    Thank you. That’s helpful. I need to find a resource where I can look at these specs to find which box to choose. I have no idea which box was on what vehicle.
     
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