1952-59 Ford Steering Box Rebuilder

Can anyone recommend a good rebuilder for my 55 Ford steering box? Thanks!

 

I used Redhead Steering Gears. Couldn't be happier with the results.

 

I contacted Redhead and they told me it would be a "custom rebuild" that would be $500.00 plus shipping. Seems like a good company, but I didn't anticipate spending that much. I guess you get what you pay for! Thanks for the lead!

 

They pretty much told me the same thing for my 56. It ended up being around $480 with shipping. I contacted several rebuilders and they were all in that price range. I had a couple tell me a lot less but it sounded to good to be true. You could try Lare Corp. They are pretty good also.

 

I know someone that has a low mileage 55 steering box if your interested.

 

rebuilt mine myself-wasn't that hard. I had press work(worm gear & sector shaft bushings) done at local machine(transmission shop). Cup-o-cake to re***emble

 

For that kind of money it might be worth looking into a Jeep or Borgeson box.

 

It's my understanding that both those require frame mods. And in my situation they won't work with a column shifted 3 speed. In all honesty the one in my car lasted 60 years before needing a rebuild and will (should) last me the rest of my life.

 

Agreed 56longroof. Sooooo, maybe I shouldn't be so cheap, and just pay the $500.00 and be done with it!

 

Both members rustyfords and HOTRODPRIMER rebuilt there own boxes in their '54's they have pictures in their blogs,do the "Conversation" thing and check it out.

 

That's pretty much what I decided. Time and lack of certain tools is what determined my decision.