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Rebuilt Power Steering Gear

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Miller Mears, Feb 8, 2021.

  1. Feb 8, 2021
    Miller Mears

    Miller Mears Member

    Virginia Beach VA
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    looking to change out the power steering gear in my 74 cj. After having some bad experiences with rebuilt parts. i.e. master cylinders, fuel pumps I am a little gun shy. Any one have any favorites??? Any experience with "Red Head" rebuilds? Was thinking about sending them my unit for a rebuild. Really don't need to upgrade the unit as I don't do any hardcore offroading and running 33x10.5x15 tires. Thanks
     
  2. Feb 8, 2021
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    Clinton, Mississippi
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    I used one of their gears on a power steering conversion for someone else, and there were no issues. I'll use them when my 3B box starts to leak again.
     
  3. Feb 8, 2021
    bigjohn

    bigjohn Active Member

    Kelso Wa
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    Yup I have a redhead in the 75 and will likely install another on the 74. They’re a great company to deal with and produce high quality American reman gears.
     
  4. Feb 8, 2021
    tom h

    tom h New Member 2022 Sponsor

    Buffalo NY
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    Hello, I have also used Red Head ,sent them my unit , they rebuilt and sent it back. Worked great, using them again on my 74 cj5 . Good luck.
     
  5. Feb 9, 2021
    SFaulken

    SFaulken Active Member

    Bellevue, WA
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    I only deal with Redhead or Bluetop for steering gears anymore. Pretty much depending on who has what in stock, and price. FLAPS "rebuilds" are flat out junk, I've worked for a few of them, and steering gears were our most warranted items, aside from those f*&king dorman junk hybrid battery packs. And the few "new" boxes that you can find at the FLAPS aren't any better.
     
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