1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Ford F-250 / F-350 with 36 Spline Sector
No, this is not just another rebuilt box like what you'll get at your local auto parts store! These steering boxes are built in Washington state and offer unmatched steering control and longevity. We have personally ran several "other" brands and have had the best results to date with the Red-Head.
IMPORTANT: Some 1999 and 2000 model year applications will feature a 32 spline sector, where late models will have a 36 spline sector. Please confirm your spline count before ordering. If you have a 36 spline, this box will fit your application, however, if you have a 32 spline, it will not.
This gearbox allows you to retain the factory steering shaft, as well as the stock pitman arm. This is a major advantage especially those with lifted trucks with dropped pitman arms, you will not have to change your pitman arm.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- 12 Month Warranty
- Features factory 18:1 ratio to avoid any changes to the amount of steering wheel revolutions effecting how far the wheels travel
- Built in the USA
- Housings are machined out and replaced with needle bearings
- Shafts are flame sprayed or replaced as needed
- New control valves installed on some applications
- Worm and piston assembly are custom fit with special ordered, precise oversized ball bearings
- Sector shafts are installed on a lathe to confirm they are straight and true
- Sealing surface is polished to avoid any leaks
PRE-TAPPED PORTS OPTION:
Red-Head offers a porting option for those that are either already running a hydraulic assist steering, or plan to in the future. If you choose to make this upgrade to the box (from the drop down menu), your gear box will come with two pre-drilled and tapped ports with plugs. For clarification, hydraulic assist is NOT something your vehicle would have come from the factory with, rather it is an upgrade that adds a hydraulic ram to the steering linkage to aid in steering. Most vehicles do NOT have this option, thus if you are unsure if you have it, you probably do not.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- There is a mid-model year split in 2000, please determine whether you have the early or later model steering box prior to ordering by counting the splines on the shaft. The early models have 32 splines, while the late have a 36 spline. Thus, the Red-Head #2764 will feature 32 splines, where the #2764NBS will have 36.
- Cores with broken shafts or cases will receive partial or no core refund.
- An upfront core charge is required. Once your core is received and processed, we will promptly issue credit back to you. Please contact us if you have any questions.