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steering gear box rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:59 am
by gatx 68
I have a 1968.5 2000. The steering box has slack and after adjusting it is hard to steer. I would like to rebuild the box. Has anyone ever rebuilt their box? If so where do you get parts and what problems will I run into.
Re: steering gear box rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:45 am
by Nissanman
I gave my steering box and idler to a local transmission guru and he reconditioned it all for me.
Some shafts were metal sprayed and bushes were honed to suit.
I recommend a specialist to do the work since they can match the parts up to give you an "as new" part
Re: steering gear box rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:44 am
by space
someone on here rebuilt theres using "Z" steering components
looked like a great solution
Re: steering gear box rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:46 am
by gatx 68
Thank you Nissaman and Space for your input. I will look into your suggestions.
Re: steering gear box rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 1:05 pm
by Gregs672000
You may have over tightened the adjuster, causing binding. There's gonna be some slop based on design, with the later boxes being far better I hear, but requiring a complete system to work. Dean (datsunparts.com, vendor) has complete kits for both box and idler.
Re: steering gear box rebuild
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:49 pm
by Linda
I'd like more info on the z build for the box. Got a link?
Linda