Look at these 2 steering gear boxes. Whats best.

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Both of these are brand new units. Not rebuilds or reman's
 

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Same issues with mine, had the frame welded and replaced the steering box. The first box was almost like no power steering at all, advertised as improved. Replaced with a box more like the original, two fingers. Second box was more expensive, both new, not rebuilt.
 

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I was gonna say PSC but I looked and they only offer 4wd and “F” body steering gear boxes.
 

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A friend did a Borgerson conversion, liked it. Prefer Red Head boxes for OEM style.
 

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I want a performance feel. I guessing the lower number is better 12:7:1 compared to the CPP 14:1 ratio?
I thought the 14:1 was like a stock ratio?

Thanks everyone, and just a side note. Im not looking for a stock replacement. Looking for a performance
gear box.
 

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Wow, for those prices I'm glad I just rebuild them myself. Rebuild kit is about $30
Thats what I would do If I needed a rebuild. Original works perfect no slop. Just want a quick ratio.
 

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Thats what I would do If I needed a rebuild. Original works perfect no slop. Just want a quick ratio.
Whatever box you go with, I hope you report back on how it feels. I would love to know if it actually gets rid of the inch or so play all Saginaw boxes seem to have. Tell us if it's worth the money
 

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Trust me LOL, If your following me you know I make videos about everything and post them here
with the LS swapped step side. A video of the frame repair and new box will be coming soon. :cheers:
 

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Both are great. If they were the same price, buy the Borgeson. But the Borgeson is $150 more. I bought the CPP for less than $300 buying direct from CPP.


I'd also suggest upgrading to the Borgeson shaft. I prefer the double CV version.
 

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Both are great. If they were the same price, buy the Borgeson. But the Borgeson is $150 more. I bought the CPP for less than $300 buying direct from CPP.


I'd also suggest upgrading to the Borgeson shaft. I prefer the double CV version.
Thanks Ben. Do you have the part # for that shaft?
 

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I do not know about these boxes. What I see the, Borgeson has a cast iron bearing retainer. The PCC has that machined aluminium retainer. Very pretty, but here in the salt belt that will melt away. I guess if you kept it painted it would survive.
 

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I do not know about these boxes. What I see the, Borgeson has a cast iron bearing retainer. The PCC has that machined aluminium retainer. Very pretty, but here in the salt belt that will melt away. I guess if you kept it painted it would survive.
If I recall, the aluminum piece is a decorative cover.
 

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