JimJam300 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Had to re-edit my whole post lol I recently had a steering repair adventure with my Dodge. It was dangerously sloppy, like it hurt to drive because my hands were clamped to the steering wheel. The first fix I came across was a new bushing for the steering shaft, which was basically a thick plastic ring that replaced a circular metal piece that sits in the firewall. It helped get rid of the lack of feedback when the gear was MOVING, but it didn't get rid of the "dead zone". So a counter point on Red Head. I did my research and found remans were just gonna blow up again, especially considering the gear in the truck was a reman. I went with the Red Head because Blue Top was out of stock, them being the cheaper option. I installed the steering gear in June of last year doing everything 100% correct, except being a 3/4 ton gear inside a 1/2 ton pickup (which shouldn't matter). I was very satisfied that it solved all my steering issues, until it didn't. It leaks now. If they can't warranty it I'll never buy another, so we'll find out. In summary, the bushing gave the wheel tighter feedback and the new steering gear gave tighter control. The joint in between never gave me any grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Had to re-edit my whole post lol I recently had a steering repair adventure with my Dodge. It was dangerously sloppy, like it hurt to drive because my hands were clamped to the steering wheel. The first fix I came across was a new bushing for the steering shaft, which was basically a thick plastic ring that replaced a circular metal piece that sits in the firewall. It helped get rid of the lack of feedback when the gear was MOVING, but it didn't get rid of the "dead zone". So a counter point on Red Head. I did my research and found remans were just gonna blow up again, especially considering the gear in the truck was a reman. I went with the Red Head because Blue Top was out of stock, them being the cheaper option. I installed the steering gear in June of last year doing everything 100% correct, except being a 3/4 ton gear inside a 1/2 ton pickup (which shouldn't matter). I was very satisfied that it solved all my steering issues, until it didn't. It leaks now. If they can't warranty it I'll never buy another, so we'll find out. In summary, the bushing gave the wheel tighter feedback and the new steering gear gave tighter control. The joint in between never gave me any grief. Bummer! I hope they'll replace it under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanSavage Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 This thread is FABULOUS. I noted my water pump/C2 issue in my thread....but today, I noticed a bunch of fluid coming from the gear box that was more than the drip off the pump. I think there is a seal leaking. So, all that to say, I will be talking to BLUE TOP tomorrow! Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebeefy Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 This thread is FABULOUS. I noted my water pump/C2 issue in my thread....but today, I noticed a bunch of fluid coming from the gear box that was more than the drip off the pump. I think there is a seal leaking. So, all that to say, I will be talking to BLUE TOP tomorrow! Thanks everyone. I put in a Blue Top last year. Sent them my unit for rebuild. Had a HO Saginaw with Hydroboost since the day I put it in. Absolutely no problems with it. Highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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