Thread: steering box

thanks for all the replys guys

whats involved in swaping the 3 bolt for a 4 bolt?

same steering column? same track rod?

cheers, andy

Originally Posted by rrc80

thanks for all the replys guys

whats involved in swaping the 3 bolt for a 4 bolt?

same steering column? same track rod?

cheers, andy

Everything bolts up the same, though you may need a couple of thread adaptors for the hoses (?)

really? that easy? i might have to have a look at that then. but im sure i read something ages ago that said it was a right pita.

this secondhand box cost me $20 so not woryed what i use.

cheers, andy

Originally Posted by rrc80

really? that easy? i might have to have a look at that then. but im sure i read something ages ago that said it was a right pita.

this secondhand box cost me $20 so not woryed what i use.

cheers, andy

If you don't believe me, how about a landie specialist mechanic:

Originally Posted by justinc

... 3 bolt is imperial hose fittings, 4 bolt is metric. All else is str[a]ight drop in

JC

well that sounds like the way to go then.

anybody know the thread sizes? im guessing they would be taperd threads.

any difference between the disco 1 and disco 2 boxes?

cheers, andy

BRAND NEW ADWEST 4Bolt including drop arm and tie rod end cost me about $650 landed a few weeks ago from LR Direct. This price included new rubber brake lines so about $600 landed.

IMHO it is worth it to get the drop arm as they are a bugger to remove and fit , especially fit so they don't come loose.
I personally would not touch a reco unit as you really do not know what the shaft is like and how"reco" it is. Funnily when new boxes were $1200 , reco was $7-800 . Now new ones are $600 , reco is $400. Must have been easy money back then.


Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by Bradtot

Hi Stumpy I have no idea if it will fit. It was for an early model rangie. As Philip says you will need strong arms.
I bought it just before BritParts closed up in Star St some years ago as I knew somebody who was looking for one ..but he didnt want it in the end so I still have it. What I am asking is what I paid for it.
I have just thrown out 5 power steering boxes some that only needed seals.
I did advertise them in the markets section for free but I had no takers so they went on the verge collection..Jan this year.
To answer the question I would just buy a new one from ebay or the UK $750 is the cheapest I have seen.
Brad

Ahhh rogee dodgee, I'll give it a miss
Thanks anyway!

philip, that sounds exactly what im looking for! just went onto lr direct and they only deal in part numbers, and since im still eagerly awating the delivery of my rave cd, do you know the part number? is there any diference in the 4 bolt boxes or are they all the same?

cheers andy