[Taylormade1104]

I’ve look on here trying to find somewhere on here with a similar setup. Ok. Just purchased an 06/07 6.0 dually with 172k on the clock. I’ve had it alil over a month now. It’s has a 8-10” lift 24.5” Alcoa wheels with 285/75r/24.5 semi tires. Also it just got inspected and passed at the beginning of the month. All my steering components looked great that were inspected. I’ve even gave them a look over and did a lot of pulling on the components to makes sure things were tight. However my steering wheel has a lot of play which is frustrating. The play started out from what I measured was about 3-4”. I’ve adjusted the steering box and maybe got alil out. I’ve done some research of upgrading steering box to red or blue head. However they have there issues also, I just don’t want to waist money on something I don’t need. I’m definitely open to any suggestions if anyone has a similar setup or knows someone that can help me clear this up. I know a lift has affects on the truck. However I see so many lifted trucks I can’t imagine everyone has steering issues. I greatly appreciate everyone’s responses.
Thanks

 

[Taylormade1104]

That is a real steering wows, you dont need a similar set up to know that steering box is shot.
Post pics of this midlife crisis on wheels.

 

[Taylormade1104]

Nice!

Thanks

 

[Taylormade1104]

I have to ask, how is the braking? Does it still have the OE-sized brakes on it?

RedHead quality hasn't been that great for more than a decade. For my '03, I'd go Blue, as I don't know if the 6.7 swap would work on a leaf spring truck without special consideration of the tie rod /pitman arm connection.

Braking isn’t an issue. Just the steering play. What I did notice, i rotated the shaft by hand while watching the steering wheel there is a delay where the shaft mates with the box until it engages. Could it be the splines on the shaft are toast or the box or both?

 

[Taylormade1104]

the best thing I did in this situation was a gear box and a hydro assist ram.
It will never be like a new truck but it was safe to drive.

How much is that setup? Also Blue Top or Red Head. Really thinking about the conversion that member pasadenamike did with the 2016 steering box and new shaft. I’m just on the fence about all of it. I know it’s my decision just want it to be close as possible to normal

 

[Taylormade1104]

Depends on the kit, 700 - 2Gs.

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Did you get the complete kit that’s on PSC site? Or did you use a different box and purchase just the ram kit?

 

[Taylormade1104]

I run a red head with the add on kit.
I am hearing more and more issues with Red Head so maybe the kit is a better route.

There are tons of options

What’s going Heavy_GD I’ve decided to go ahead an order the Blue Top with the ports for assist steering. Should be here by the middle of next week. Also will those ports be plugged so I can drive and mount the assist steering later?

 

[Taylormade1104]

not sure if they will have plugs or just plastic caps, I would call and ask them and they might throw them in.

Either way they are standard fittings, so you just screw in the tap and cap it or use a plug.

I kept these and two spare lines in the truck incase I ever had an issue because if you lose a line you lose brakes and steering.

Appreciate ya Heavy_GD, Blue Top box comes with fittings pre installed to block off ports. This is good info for anyone who comes across this post. Thanks for all your help.

 

[Taylormade1104]

Just put a blue top on mine (with stock wheels). Too early to tell on reliability. But so far, very happy with the tight feel the steering has again.

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾Cool mine should arrive Wednesday. Will install hopefully Thursday. That’s good to hear. Glad it worked out for you.

 

[Taylormade1104]

It is here, Blue Top Steering Gear. She is ported for future steering assist. Looking forward to getting this installed.

 

[Taylormade1104]

Well BlueTop Steering Gear box is installed an I must say I’m in control again. It’s not 100% but I must say it’s pretty close. Little to no play in steering now. I am very pleased with going with BlueTop. Im still thinking about steering assist just because of the size of the tires. I don’t want to over work this steering box. Take care fellas