Crossover Steering Box

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

GaK10

Junior Member
Joined
Nov 19, 2022
Posts
29
Reaction score
25
Location
GA
First Name
Bo
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
What’s the best box for the job?

I’ve been researching the site and external sources before posting but can’t find what I’m looking for. My current steering situation it’s past its prime and I am upgrading to crossover/high steer. I know that I will need a 2WD box. I have been looking at PSC and Redhead. I prefer a tight, no slop, strong, quality box with longevity.

Mostly road use occasional off-road, running 35 X 14.5’s on 86 K10. The truck has already been equipped with frame braces and lift. Just purchased the crossover/high steer kit with Reid knuckles from Sky.
 

Camar068

Supporting Member
Supporting Member
Joined
Feb 5, 2014
Posts
4,122
Reaction score
2,960
Location
Kentucky
First Name
David
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K10/LM7 5.3/4L60e/np208/3.73/32"
Engine Size
10 yrs Air Force
I've read Redhead a lot with these trucks and all say they are great.
 

77 K20

Full Access Member
Joined
Nov 9, 2012
Posts
3,075
Reaction score
3,044
Location
Montana
First Name
Mike
Truck Year
1977
Truck Model
K20 5" lift
Engine Size
HT383 fuel injected
I looked into Redhead and PSC as I had heard good things about them. But decided to go a cheaper route and went with a Lares 11248 unit from RockAuto 3 years ago for $336 shipped. I went with a new unit instead of one of their re-manufactured ones. And I was led to believe it was made in Minnesota. Still working fine with 37s.

https://www.larescorp.com/
 

GaK10

Junior Member
Joined
Nov 19, 2022
Posts
29
Reaction score
25
Location
GA
First Name
Bo
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
After doing a fair amount of looking, reading reviews, and comparing prices, I went with the new Lares from RockAuto. Honestly, $350 ($401.25 tax & shipping) for “new”. Paid $425 total with some extra items, shipping, and no core charge.

Bluetop, Redhead, AGR, and Borgeson are in a category for about $600-$700 and required a core (for the most part). PSC and Saginaw was the upper tier starting at $800 with core (if applicable).

Saw some good and bad reviews with every product but I’ll take my chances at that price.

Thanks for the help.
 

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
41,854
Posts
903,574
Members
33,368
Latest member
TheDuke
Top