Steering Gear Box

Tryfan said:

I know that there are a lot of bad reviews for the boxes available at the chain autopart stores but any opinions on the NAPA boxes vs Autozone, Advance etc?QUOTE]

If you buy from a big box, including Napa, make sure it has a long guarantee, you will probably need it a lot sooner than what seems right.

After taking back way too many steering boxes over the years, I don't bother with re-builts if I plan on keeping the vehicle for a several years.
Tried three different re-builts in my 2001 XJ and had them all three go bad within a year or so.
Finally gave up and bought a new, big cylinder box from PSC and have been happy for several years.

Had the same experience with rebuilt power steering pumps. Installed a PSC pump in 2007 and it's still running strong.
When it comes to steering gears, unless it has been rebuilt at a performance steering specialty shop, it's hard to beat new parts.
Over the long run, new parts can be cheaper if your value your time.
Working on a new project is fun, changing a steering box again is a PIA.

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