Steering Gearbox worth
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shortbedCUSTOM
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Steering Gearbox worth
I recently replaced the steering box in my '68 Ranger due to a tons of slop and a severe leak. I replaced it with Napa's replacement. I believe it's a Cardone but can't remember right off hand. Questions pertain to the one I pulled out of the truck. Is it worth anything? Should I hang on to it or just pitch it? Eventually I'd like to step up to a Redhead box but that won't be for a while. Please advise.
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
If you plan to do the Redhead box in the future keep the old one for a core, that way the truck will not be down and you will not be out of pocket the core charge.................... 
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The"Filthy Beast"- '68 F-250 Crew Cab 131"W/B 4x4 4BT compounds hx30/Wh1c,5x.012" sac injectors/ZF 5/NP203-205 /3.54 44 trutrack front/60 trutrack rear on 33's. 2nd owner
"Beauty is only skin deep....Ugly is to the bone"
It is more important to understand what you don't know than what you do know,because then you can start to learn..???
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There are only three types of people wolves, sheepdogs, and sheep. What are you?
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colnago
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
Personnally, I'd say pitch it. They weigh a ton, and if it already has a ton of slop, you won't use it as a back-up. Depending on what's worn, you might be able to rebuild it, but it sounds like it's useless in its current condition.
Joseph
On edit, I just saw eggman918's response. Yes, if you want to use it as a core, then do keep it.
Joseph
On edit, I just saw eggman918's response. Yes, if you want to use it as a core, then do keep it.
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bluef250
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
Assuming the box is power, then someone may rebuild it and the box has a core value. Keeping it depends upon have enough space.
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shortbedCUSTOM
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
It is a power box and I have NO space for it. I'm literally having to step over it when working in the garage.
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
I have a manual box w/pitman arm that has about 50K miles on it and works fine... is it worth anything? Converted to PS so I don't need this anymore...
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
kinda surprised napa didn't want it for a core. If anyone charges a core for those that's whats its worth . now is it worth stepping over? that's up to you.
Rich
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1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
1971 f250 4x4 sport custom 56k og miles. 360
1970 f250 4x4 428 fe hp60 205 d60
Dont eat yellow snow.....
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shortbedCUSTOM
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
Yeah, I was surprised they didn't want a core also. I think I'll pitch it.
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Re: Steering Gearbox worth
I think most of the replacement parts are imported. The manufacturers use new casting. So there is limited demand for old OEM parts and no salvage value and too large for a paper weight. you might drop if off at a recycling center if handy otherwise it probably will become part of the local landfill.