how do you get a steering box?

sexyL · Post by **sexyL** » 06 Sep 2008 16:48

hey i have a 71 wagon and if you want, you can come take the steering box out or see if it works and i can give you a good deal on it (like cheap)
i live in everett if you still need it.

zaquel · Post by **zaquel** » 07 Sep 2008 00:36

thanks sexyl but hainz helped me fix mine buy adjusting it so im gtg atm .

thegreencar · Post by **thegreencar** » 07 Sep 2008 10:05

You were smart/fortunate to buy a Datsun in such good condition!

TUF510 · Post by **TUF510** » 30 Jan 2009 00:39

Had my steering box reconditioned with new bearings and seals etc for $200 AUD. No more steering box leaks and feels good.

heirfaus · Post by **heirfaus** » 30 Jan 2009 00:50

Where at? in AUS?

TUF510 · Post by **TUF510** » 31 Jan 2009 13:10

The steering box was reco'ed at Western Brake & Steering.

http://www.westernbrakeandsteering.com.au/contact.html

Post by **defdes** » 31 Jan 2009 13:17

This place will do it too:
http://www.discountsteering.com/

Post by **BillF** » 02 Feb 2009 13:09

Pat at Benchworks Steering in Scottsdale, AZ says they can do a rebuild for about $240 -- "This cost covers build and machine labor, bearings, bushings and seals, painted ready to install."

http://www.benchworksteering.com

- Bill

cjr198car · Post by **cjr198car** » 30 Apr 2009 08:14

maybe an obvious question...where is the the drain plug on the steering box. I adjusted mine and it feels better, but I want to change the fluid. Is it on the bottom of the box and I just cant feel it/see it??? Thank you for the help.

-Colton

PS if the "drain plug" is on the top of the box what would be my best method of removing the fluid?

Post by **okayfine** » 30 Apr 2009 08:20

cjr198car wrote:PS if the "drain plug" is on the top of the box what would be my best method of removing the fluid?

Suction pump, or the hose-and-bellows type pump. But that's only if you have oil. Some boxes I've seen are packed with grease.

Martin SSS · Post by **Martin SSS** » 02 May 2009 01:54

Thanks for the contacts, tips and tricks. Now I know how to fix the play in mine.

thisisastickup · Post by **thisisastickup** » 13 Oct 2009 18:04

I'm going to change the oil in mine soo, what do I do if it has grease in it?

Post by **bertvorgon** » 13 Oct 2009 18:41

So, I would find out if it has oil or grease in it first..either way, depending on how crappy the grease may look, you are either going to have to drain the old oil out, or, dismantle the box to clean the crappy grease out of it. I have never seen nor heard of anyone putting grease in the thing, but....there is always a first..according to OK.

Post by **gbean** » 08 Nov 2010 22:59

Great info.
I am finally going to adjust mine and change fluid tomorrow (or this weekend.)

Thanks bert for providing the pertinent adjusting info & steps.
The only other place I remember seeing the instructions was in my dad's OOOOLD intereurope service manual, and it was more vague.

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