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Technical => Chassis & Suspension Forum => Topic started by: 1969deluxebus on July 03, 2004, 02:54:57 AM

Title: Steering
Post by: 1969deluxebus on July 03, 2004, 02:54:57 AM

ok i was wondering if anyone has ever changed a steering box in an early bay before and i was wondering if there was a kit you can uy to rebuild or if you have to buy a new one and how do you check if yours needs tlc. it seems fien but when i went to get new tires they would not align me un less i got a new steering box I just went to this project place in abby but still how do you know? If anyone could help would be great
matt street

Title: Steering
Post by: 1969deluxebus on July 05, 2004, 01:35:12 PM

does anyone who anything?

Title: Steering
Post by: Chris on July 05, 2004, 01:41:06 PM

did you try going elsewhere?

Did they try to get you to have them do the work?

What made them think or say it needs doing?

Maybe they dont understand VW's?!

Title: Steering
Post by: Shane on July 05, 2004, 10:06:46 PM

Quote

does anyone who anything?

 :blink:  

Title: Steering
Post by: James Buchan on July 05, 2004, 11:02:40 PM

Goto Duane's German Autohaus in langley behind the MacDonald's

Title: Steering
Post by: 1969deluxebus on July 07, 2004, 02:37:22 PM

yeah that was my last resort he does good work mad props to him and his shop  just trying to figure it out my self but hey thanks, if anyoen else has anyidea's swingum
matt street

Title: Steering
Post by: notchback on July 13, 2004, 10:14:13 AM

There are no kits available for the 68-72 bus boxes. I'm in the need of one too. They cost quite a bit for a rebuilt piece, I did see one on ebay, rebuilt for 200.00 usd. Trying to find a decent used one seems slim to none.

Title: Steering
Post by: James Buchan on July 13, 2004, 10:18:24 AM

Hmmm, do you have a bad used one laying around? If so maybe I could take it to work and have one of the mechanics look at it.

Title: Steering
Post by: notchback on July 26, 2004, 09:55:40 AM

Sure I do James, its in my van and needs some much needed tlc. I think you would just have to make a new worm gear and bushing to make it tight again

Title: Steering
Post by: 1969deluxebus on July 27, 2004, 01:19:17 AM

well no kit? and if so how hard to do
matt street