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Not sure if there is someone in Benson that can pull the box, as I want to get a blueprinted one from Shepard. 
Thanks in advance,  Joe

Blueprinted by Sheppard or REDHEAD? Was not aware that Sheppard did blueprinting.

Send Twig a pm Joe He would know that stretch of 10 .I guess he's still in Quartzite but not positive.

Well, did a walk around the coach first thing this morning as we are traveling to Benson, AZ and then Mexico for a short visit.  Well, found a spot on the ground next to the gen box access door and realized it was oil.  Opened the door and found lots of oil and a leaking steering box.  So, checked the oil level and found it down 1 quart, added and check about each 100 miles to make sure no issues.  Now, it is dripping a lot and I have a bowl under the box to collect the oil.  Not sure if there is someone in Benson that can pull the box, as I want to get a blueprinted one from Shepard.  Anyone know of any service in that area?
Thanks in advance,  Joe

I was just in Benson the other day. On my way out here to Salome Arizona. It's funny because I had just made a comment about not changing your steering just because other people are doing it and then I was under the coach looking for my vacuum pump when I looked at the steering box and realized it had been leaking oil as well. So that may be something I have to do in the near future. Joe when are you going to Rocky point? I'll be heading there on the 25th or 26th of February.
Where you staying when you get there?
Bob

Hi Bob;  We will be down there around the 8th or 10th of this month and staying a month at Playa Bonita RV park.  Look us up, we would love to see you!  David Munoz is doing our captain chairs.  May have to find a big truck shop here in Benson to R&R the box and get one shipped in from Red Head.  Talked to David and he does have one $$$$$$$$!  Not real happy with the added on $300 for stocking that unit!  So, $796 for Red Head, $500 deposit and $103 shipped each way!  Ouch!  Oh, plus tax!  This thing is really leaking a lot, so will have to bite the bullet if I can find a truck repair shop close by!

Hi Bob;  We will be down there around the 8th or 10th of this month and staying a month at Playa Bonita RV park.  Look us up, we would love to see you!  David Munoz is doing our captain chairs.  May have to find a big truck shop here in Benson to R&R the box and get one shipped in from Red Head.  Talked to David and he does have one $$$$$$$$!  Not real happy with the added on $300 for stocking that unit!  So, $796 for Red Head, $500 deposit and $103 shipped each way!  Ouch!  Oh, plus tax!  This thing is really leaking a lot, so will have to bite the bullet if I can find a truck repair shop close by!

Joe,
If you can make it to east Tucson you might give this place a try.
Auto Service And Repair | Tucson | Bill Nelson Automotive Services

Other owners have used his services and were pleased.

Dennis

I am looking at replacing our steering box also in the near future.  I thought they had a pretty slick setup in providing the spare box but didn't realize there was such an upcharge!  Do you get back any of the $300 or is that just a convenience fee?

Convenience fee.

Worth it unless you are able to leave the rig down for 2 plus weeks Also, if your NAC has no serviceable parts there might be a up charge. I don't think that is the case with the core (check) So it is part service charge and part insurance policy