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Steering box rebuild recommendations

My steering box is now leaking.  I know I can replace the seal, and that may be the fix, but this unit is 25 years old and I think I would be more comfortable getting it rebuilt.  I think that pulling it will too big of a project for me to tackle.

Does anyone have any recommendations for where I can go near St Louis to get it pulled and then reinstalled after the rebuild? 

Also, where do you recommend that I send it for the rebuild?

Or, am I overreacting, and should I just repair the seal?
Kevin & Nancy
Okawville, IL
1999 U320 WTFE 40'
Build #5498
Motorcade #19092
2020 Jeep Gladiator

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Re: Steering box rebuild recommendations

Reply #1 –
Kevin, get a diesel truck mechanic to remove/replace the box.  Stopping by truck repair shops will help find one willing to work on a motorhome.  Ship it to
Chris. 713/672-6344
Chalk Truck Parts
818 McCarty Dr
Houston TX 77029

Chris has rebuilt many Foretravel steering boxes, knows them well and is easy to deal with.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Steering box rebuild recommendations

Reply #2 –
For rebuilding, RedHead in Washington State.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
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Re: Steering box rebuild recommendations

Reply #3 –
Some steering box overview information is available on the wiki --- Sheppard Power Steering M100PDP1
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

Re: Steering box rebuild recommendations

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Rudy –
Kevin, get a diesel truck mechanic to remove/replace the box.  Stopping by truck repair shops will help find one willing to work on a motorhome.  Ship it to
Chris. 713/672-6344
Chalk Truck Parts
818 McCarty Dr
Houston TX 77029

Chris has rebuilt many Foretravel steering boxes, knows them well and is easy to deal with.

I agree with Rudy, chalk's rebuild mine and did a good job....


Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
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