We are proud to offer Red-Head replacement steering gear boxes for the second-generation heavy-duty Dodge Rams! 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 run several brands and have had the best results to date with the Red-Head. From the factory, the 4x4 diesel applications came with a four turn gear box. What this means is that lock-to-lock,you'l typically get 4-4.5 turns of the steering wheel. The half ton trucks came with a three turn box, resulting in 3-3.5 rotations. Many aftermarket boxes you'll find at your local parts store, or other, will be a three turn which has been found to not be as advantageous, especially those with larger than stock tires. Red-Head has been able to maintain a four turn box and what you'll be getting here. Now, its worth noting, however, if you return a three turn gearbox as your core, you will likely receive a reduced core charge refund since its not a "like for like" return.
This gearbox allows you to retain the factory steering shaft, as well as the stock pitman arm. This is a major advantage, especially for those with lifted trucks with dropped pitman arms, you will not have to change your pitman arm.
HYDRAULIC STEERING ASSIST PORTS OPTION: Red-Head offers a porting option for those who are either already running a hydraulic assist steering, or plan to in the future. If you choose to make this upgrade to the box, your gearbox 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 NOTE: You have the option for us to include a pre-paid return label with the shipment for ease of returning your core. With this option, you will merely need to drop the re-packaged core with the accompanying shipping label at a FedEx drop-off. Otherwise, it will be your responsibility to supply your means of returning the core. Pre-paid return label option is only applicable to the lower 48 contiguous United States. Please contact us if you have any questions. Cores with broken shafts or cases will receive partial or no core refund, as well as returning a 3 turn instead of a 4 turn box.
EVIDENCE: If you'd like additional third-party evidence as to what goes into a Red-Head gearbox or why this is the best gearbox for your truck, and how much of an impact it will make in your driving experience.
