Don Rey wrote:
> Hey list,
> Earlier I mentioned I need to replace my steering gear (havn't done
> that yet) - is the 91-96 gear interchangeable with the 87-90? I
> believe someone on the list told me it is; I just want to be certain.
> The boneyards disagree, but the bonehead I talked to couldn't tell me
> the difference - just mentioned his system said they're not
> compatable.
>
> Also, transmissions - do I have to stick to 87-90 trucks for my
> tranny? My tranny is slipping and the gritty fluid tells me it's on
> it's last leg. I'm considering picking up a boneyard unit, swapping it
> in, and making a rebuild project out of the one I take out of my truck
> (sound like a reasonable idea?) I could also chance the current one
> for a while longer and rebuild the junkyard unit. My third option is
> to drop the current one, bring it to my tranny man, and be off the
> road for a couple weeks - he'll charge me about $450. I havn't decided
> yet.
>
> Any input? Thanks!
Hey Don - yes the 4x4 steering gears from 1987 to 1996 are the same.
Salvage yard guys can be difficult to deal with at times :) Most don't
like it when you try and tell them they are wrong or if you want to try
and use a part for a non-stock application. I got a line of bullshit
from one, that they were not going to give me any kind of warranty on an
engine because I was not going to put it in a truck that originally used
that engine. I wanted to put a V8 in my V6 Dakota (and still do).
Needless to say I don't recommend that salvage yard to people anymore.
Trannys - you should be able to use any transmission up to a 1995 model.
After 1995 they went to the electronic controls. Look for a 46RH
transmission - or an A-518 - they are pretty much the same things.
Those were usually found behind V8's and are much stronger than the
A-500's and the 42RH's that come stock in V6's.
I HATE THE A-500!!!!
(you knew that was coming...don't roll your eyes at me!)
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