XDP offers the RedHead Steering Gears 2869 3T Steering Box (15:1 Ratio) that will replace the tired unit in your Dodge truck. Every RedHead Steering Box is remanufactured from quality materials and stronger to provide a long service life. Every Steering Box is manufactured as a direct-fit replacement that fits in the factory location. This steering pump is designed for light to medium-duty applications that are running wheels under 37” in diameter in on-road conditions. If your truck is equipped with 37” or larger tires on or off-road and/or is running a snowplow or heavy front-end equipment, the RedHead Steering Gears 2869 4T Steering Box (18:1 Ratio) is recommended. (See Related Items)
Features:
- Remanufactured
- Direct-Fit Replacement
- Shafts Are Flame Sprayed Or Replaced As Needed
- New Control Valves Installed On Some Applications
- Housing Are Machined And Needle Bearings Installed
- Sealing Surface Polished To A Higher Polish Than New
- Sector Shaft Checked On A Lathe For Straight And True
- Worm And Piston Assembled With New Precision Fit Steel Ball Bearings
Specifications:
Ratio: 15:1 (3 Turns)
Input: Small Input 25 Spline
Output: 32 Spline Sector 4 Master Spline
Fittings: O-Ring
Weight: 29.00 lbs.
Common Questions
HOW DO I BLEED, OR PURGE AIR, FROM MY STEERING GEAR BOX SYSTEM?1. After installing the gearbox, fill the system with fluid.
2. Raise the front wheels off the ground, do not start the vehicle.
3. Work the steering wheel back and forth, lock to lock, 15-20 times.
4. Leave the vehicle sit (overnight is best) at least 2 hours
5. Top the pump reservoir off again.
6. Work the steering wheel back and forth again 7-10 times
7.
Have a person in the vehicle and another at the pump reservoir with a
container of fluid & funnel ready to pour if necessary.
8.
Instruct the person in the vehicle to start the engine. As soon as this
happens, if the fluid level drops, be ready to pour in more fluid. The
level must be kept at an almost full level or it will suck in air again.
9. If this procedure is followed properly, the air problem will be solved.
WHAT POWER STEERING FLUID SHOULD I USE?
RedHead highly recommends using the same fluid that the manufacturer of your
vehicle recommends. It is always best to use a name-brand fluid. Their
power steering gears are tested under pressure with Dexron 3 ATF before
they leave the factory. If you decide to change from what the manufacturer
recommends then Dexron 3, or comparable fluid, is an acceptable alternative.
ARE REDHEAD GEARBOXES SENT OUT IN CENTER POSITION?
Yes, they are sent out on center.
Note:
If your truck is used for off-roading, has tires that are larger than 37 inches in diameter, operating a snow plow or heavy front end, or more leverage is desired when steering, RedHead recommends running the 2869 4T Steering Box (18:1 Ratio). (See Related Items)