Got my rebuilt steering box back and ...

[asinor]

I'm pretty sure I read on their disclaimer that they don't clean them up, they just rebuild the internals, if you ship it dirty, expect to get it back dirty. Anyone else having trouble with their site?

 

[muskrat]

I had my done by west Texas also. I bought it used so I don't know what it felt like before but I feel that there is still too much slop right in the center ofnthe wheel.

 

[muskrat]

I had my done by west Texas also. I bought it used so I don't know what it felt like before but I feel that there is still too much slop right in the center ofnthe wheel.

And it did come back cleaned and painted.

 

[bigjhoov]

I've never had a problem with a PSC rebuild. I tell the not to bling it up to much to save a little and they always come back looking awesome.

 

[Alpacket]

Im with Skiddy on this one. All i have ever heard of was PSC or WTO. both of those vendors were pretty much the same when it came down to the final cost mailed back to me. I really wanted the 4x4x2 but there were other materials and costs involved so i decided to have WTO rebuild mine. After two weeks of slow draining, I mailed mine out today USPS using their large flat rate. It weighed 33 lbs. I pd $21 with insurance of $250. I thought that was a lil high but I went through with it. This is the first time I've heard anything sorta negative about WTO.
Have you spoken to Matt at WTO? I like to believe they will do whatever to fix the problem.

Hey, guys. Just want everyone to know that I just had a question originally that was answered with the first reply. No problems here with WTO. They actually treated me really well. And you can't tell in the picture I posted, but my steering box did come back cleaned and painted. So I'm really happy so far. Again, I haven't reinstalled it yet, so I can't talk about performance, but so far so good on this end.

 

[thelakerat]

Howdy Guys this is Matt from WTO, Yes we do clean and paint every single box.

Sometimes a 40 year old box will have a bit or rust on it and then you have boxes like this one that has ALOT of rust and Scale. Even a trip through the steam cleaner and time with a wire brush wont get it off without spending hours on it.

If anyone ever needs one completely sandblasted or even powder coated a custom color we can do that too. But unless its a show vehicle people normally don't want to spend the money.

To the gentleman that says his box lasted 45 minutes i certainly hope that you let us make it right for you. If not we want to make sure your taken care of.

I'm far from being perfect but we take or steering boxes very seriously and want to make sure everyone is 100% satisfied.

You guys talking about shipping with USPS. be warned!!! they lose about 1 in 5 boxes and even if you insure it a replacement is hard to find. We have 2 guys that have been waiting over a month to be reimbursed by USPS just so they can buy a replacement.

Oh and by the way Viper nice looking box. Ever need a job then move your ass to Texas and call me. I can always use another builder.

 

[KyleQ]

Thanks for popping in Matt -

 

[JSmall]

It's nice to have you on here Matt. My experience with WTO has been great. I didn't send my box in for a rebuild yet because I wanted to see how my conversion works before I spend the cash. Matt has always answered my emails in a timely manner and he spent time on the phone with me walking me through the procedure to set the backlash. Stand up guy and great customer service.

I know where my box will be headed when/if it needs it.

Thanks Matt

 

[BoureeOne]

Going to rebuild my box myself. From you guys who do your own also, what rebuild kit do you recommend? Also, any hidden or learned jems you would like to share about things that might be tricky or difficult. Oh, I am doing the 4x4x2 conversion.

Thanks
Scott

 

[Viperwolf1]

Going to rebuild my box myself. From you guys who do your own also, what rebuild kit do you recommend? Also, any hidden or learned jems you would like to share about things that might be tricky or difficult. Oh, I am doing the 4x4x2 conversion.

Thanks
Scott

Here's a gem you won't find anywhere.

When you get the input stub out hold the splined end and try to turn the big ring on the other end. The ring is part of the torsion bar assembly. If you feel any slop the pin in the splined end of the stub is worn out. Sometimes you can see the pin moving. You can drive the pin out and put a new one in. I don't recommend removing the torsion bar from the stub when you do this though. The o-ring is not included in a kit and those tiny roller bearings are a pain to get back in.

This can take a lot of slop out of an otherwise good box.

 

[BoureeOne]

Here's a gem you won't find anywhere.

When you get the input stub out hold the splined end and try to turn the big ring on the other end. The ring is part of the torsion bar assembly. If you feel any slop the pin in the splined end of the stub is worn out. Sometimes you can see the pin moving. You can drive the pin out and put a new one in. I don't recommend removing the torsion bar from the stub when you do this though. The o-ring is not included in a kit and those tiny roller bearings are a pain to get back in.

This can take a lot of slop out of an otherwise good box.

Nice Tip

Whose rebuild kit do you use?

 

[Viperwolf1]

Nice Tip

Whose rebuild kit do you use?

Go to O'Reilly and ask for a MasterPro 7858. It will only have one of the sector bearings though.

 

[EricLar80]

Go to O'Reilly and ask for a MasterPro 7858. It will only have one of the sector bearings though.

Very cool, Viperwolf. You can also order the same kit for less $ from Rockauto:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=50&partnum=7858&a=FR50-7858-801884

 

[thelakerat]

Viper, he is doing a 4x4x2 box so none of that will apply with those Saginaw parts.

Also for guys that try that trick make sure you don't twist very hard or you can twist that torsion bar out of alignment. But he is correct you need to make sure that the pin is tight.

We have turned that t-bar down for a few physically challenged guys that don't have any strength in there arms so that they can still turn and wheel.

 

[thelakerat]

I also sell the kits with both bearings and the input shaft bearing and the heavy duty top cap seal for $45 that.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Viper, he is doing a 4x4x2 box so none of that will apply with those Saginaw parts.

Oops. Missed that part. Yes the kit and procedure above is for the stock saginaw box.

 

[airbur]

Here's a gem you won't find anywhere.

When you get the input stub out hold the splined end and try to turn the big ring on the other end. The ring is part of the torsion bar assembly. If you feel any slop the pin in the splined end of the stub is worn out. Sometimes you can see the pin moving. You can drive the pin out and put a new one in. I don't recommend removing the torsion bar from the stub when you do this though. The o-ring is not included in a kit and those tiny roller bearings are a pain to get back in.

This can take a lot of slop out of an otherwise good box.

How was mine?

 

[Viperwolf1]

How was mine?

Your's was good and tight.

 

[KyleQ]

Viper, any ballpark range in cost to have you do a R&R on a box? 74' box -

 

[Viperwolf1]

Viper, any ballpark range in cost to have you do a R&R on a box? 74' box -

I only do local stuff so you'll either have to move here or move me there.