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Offline beatsworkin

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Power steering rebuild
« on: November 18, 2008, 11:45:42 AM »
Hello to all

I have a lot  of play in my steering.  I have  checked out all of the moving parts and it looks like I have lotts of play in the sheppard gear box.  Does any one know where I can get my gear box rebuilt ?  Luke is trying to come up with a source but I thought maybe some one could get me a name.


1974  GMC  4905 


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Offline Len Silva

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Re: Power steering rebuild
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2008, 01:07:33 PM »
http://www.babsteering.com/

It's been years since I dealt with them, but great people, knowledgeable and willing to help.

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Re: Power steering rebuild
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2008, 02:19:35 PM »
also try Texas Power Steering Rebuilders  these guys are good at repairing the older systems     good luck

Offline roadrunnertex

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Re: Power steering rebuild
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2008, 07:34:31 PM »
Try Kirk's Automotive
1-800-321-5989 ex 1102 ask for Mike Martin
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Offline johns4104s

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Re: Power steering rebuild
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 02:17:24 PM »
I have used Babs a few times. First class and they know power steering. You cannot go wrong with Babs

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Offline belfert

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Re: Power steering rebuild
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2008, 03:49:39 PM »
A company named Red Head Steering Gears has been highly recommended to me to rebuild steering gears.  888-565-9105  $375 plus about $120 shipping both ways is what they told me.  The only extra they mentioned was $100 something if the shaft is bad. 

As part of the rebuild they replace the recirculating balls with slightly larger ones to get better performance. 

Ths is high on my list of things to do along with a new driver's window and possibly a new entrance door (If I can find one.)  I would need to pay for removal and reinstall so I would probably be out closer to $1000 when it is done.
Brian Elfert - 1995 Dina Viaggio 1000 Series 60/B500 - 75% done but usable - Minneapolis, MN

 

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