My new steering gear box!

[dakonthemountain]

This sucker is heavy!!!

Plans to install it did not happen last Friday as it had not yet arrived. It's going in this Friday. Yahoo!! BTW, Harvey at Red Head is great to work with!

Can't wait to have it done and move on to the heater core, which I've decided to do completely myself, as well as the rear main seal.

Pictures to come !
Dak

 

[taxreliever]

THAT THING LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congrats....can't wait till you have it all installed.

 

[LEB Ben]

Oh geezus...if that's what their product looks like, there's no way in hell I'll be able to put it on Red in it's current dirty state. I reckon some frame/axle/suspension paint should be on order. Looks great Dak, happy for you.

 

[m78]

That looks like something Duncan would build.! But FASTER !

 

[dakonthemountain]

That looks like something Duncan would build.! But FASTER !

And EASIER! I love shiny! I'm hoping to post photos of the installation if I remember and don't get too excited!

Dak

 

[Austin]

Awesome, Dak! I'm sure Burt will appreciate the easier steering.

 

[blacksnapon]

You oughta try putting one of those in an 08 super duty 6.4, by yourself!

 

[O'Rattlecan]

You mean there's not enough room in the engine bay to just climb in and sit down while you work on it?

Ryan

 

[blacksnapon]

You mean there's not enough room in the engine bay to just climb in and sit down while you work on it?

Ryan

If you get under it, then crane your neck a certain way, you can actually see it!

 

[O'Rattlecan]

My advice: try to keep your head clear of the accessory belt while the motor is running.

Ryan

 

[blacksnapon]

Pony tail too!

 

[dakonthemountain]

Yikes! That's one of many reasons I like the "old stuff" I would have to completely start over learning about all the new smog/computer/electronic systems in a new truck and well, ...........I'm just not going to!

Dak

 

[blacksnapon]

Yikes! That's one of many reasons I like the "old stuff" I would have to completely start over learning about all the new smog/computer/electronic systems in a new truck and well, ...........I'm just not going to!

Dak

Whats funny, after getting acclimated to the "new stuff", the old vehicles are harder for us to work on.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I don't mind the new stuff, but my only complaint is the ability to actually do any work. You have to take the whole thing apart just to get to stuff.

Ryan

 

[DNFXDLI]

Cool Dak!, mine will be going there as well.
Mark...I will get you for that one...

 

[dakonthemountain]

Whats funny, after getting acclimated to the "new stuff", the old vehicles are harder for us to work on.

Really?! they are so simple! Or do you mean the shear brute strength to get all the manly metal parts unwrenched ??...

Dak

 

[LEB Ben]

Hey Dak...out of curiousity who did you deal with for the shipping? I seem to remember you said you were $170ish when it was all said and done, and you're on the same coast as these guys, right? I don't wanna know what shipping would be for me then. I might just go ahead and see if they'll ship freight and get it dropped off at work.

 

[dakonthemountain]

Hey Ben, I dealt directly with Harvey, the owner of the company and the total costs were: Gear box: $216, Shipping BOTH ways which includes prepaid label for return of my core: $76, and core charge (refundable if core is returned within 60 days) of $75. Total was $367 out the door and it was here in 3 days.

Can't WAIT to get it installed Friday!

Dak

 

[fatherdoug]

Very Nice! I would like to hear from you as time goes on about the change in steering quality.

 

[dakonthemountain]

FatherDoug, I'll be sure and post the update. I actually don't have problems with my steering now, though I know our trucks are known for their "sloppy" steering. I'm told this will tighten up a bit more so I'll let ya know! I hope to have it in today!!!! (charging camera batteries as I write..
Dak