2879 (3 Turns): 2003-2008 Dodge 1500-3500 Pickup Trucks Steering Gear

Part Number: 2879 (3 Turns).
Part Number Fits: 2003-2008 Dodge 1500-3500 Pickup Trucks .

Please Note: This Steering Gear Box is available in a heavy duty upgrade option which is applicable if the vehicle is used for off-roading, has tires that are larger than 37 inches in diameter, or is used for heavy hauling, please click on the following link to view: 2879U

Please Note: We now offer the Frame Stabilizer for the 2003-2008 Pickups, please click on the following link to view: 32003

NEW: We now stock a pitman arm for this gear. Along with several other benefits, this also eliminates the need to remove your old pitman arm from your core. If you've ever struggled with pitman arm pullers breaking or had to resort to torches or cut-off wheels, this is the solution for you. Order a pitman arm from us and skip what is possibly the most challenging part of the installation! Learn more about our pitman arms here.
Pitman arm: PA-2879

Shipping costs vary.

Please Note: A $300 Core Charge will apply to sale price. Upon return of the core, charges will be refunded. Please see our core policy or call us for more information.

Add 2 ADDITIONAL power steering ports (for a total of 4) to allow for (non OEM) after market hydraulic RAM assist steering setup? (Please click question mark icon to your left for further details) *

Add new nut and washer for pitman arm

Is your vehicle lifted 4" or greater (click for details)? *

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$300 Conditional Core Charge – This product requires a deposit that will be appropriately refunded upon receipt of your original core part.

SKU: 2879

Category: Steering Gears

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Reviews (6)

Description

Part Number: 2879 (3 Turns).
Product Fits: 2003-2008 Dodge 1500-3500 Pickup Trucks .

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Additional Information

Weight	30.00 lb(s)
Ratio	15:1 / 3 Turns
Input	Splined w/ 2 Flats (9 Splines between Flats) & 21 on the bottom
Output	36 Spline Sector (Centered)
Fittings	O-Ring

6 reviews for 2879 (3 Turns): 2003-2008 Dodge 1500-3500 Pickup Trucks Steering Gear

Leaking already

Rated 1 out of 5

Guest – June 26, 2022

I purchased this gearbox a little over 2 years ago to replace the OEM with 250k miles on it. I mostly use the truck for towing the boat to and from the lake on the weekends (about 10 miles round trip). I just took it on one road trip to Florida (1k mile round trip) and the gear box blew the seal out of the head with less than 10k miles on it. I expected a quality product like read head to be able to last for much longer.

greg kaminski

Rated 1 out of 5

Guest – September 24, 2021

i bought a red head steering gear box after my oem went bad , i have less than 60 k miles it has started leaking on the pitman arm bushing . i do not do any mudding and only run 285 70r 17 at on the truck. i am trying to find my paper work on any warranties.

Better than OEM steering box

Rated 5 out of 5

Guest – August 10, 2021

I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 diesel that I bought used 4th owner had to replace everything in the front end and went with a Red Head steering box. I now have over 300,000 miles on the box with hardly any sign of wear. I plan on upgrading to their bigger box in the future. Thanks for making a product that is reliable.

Rated 5 out of 5

Alex Viera – June 22, 2019

2006 Ram 2500 5.9 4x4 - Truck drives better than new. Tool about 4 hours to install myself. Used a cononical pitman puller ($44) and got the pitman off in 5 minutes.

Rated 5 out of 5

[email protected] (Verified Owner) – February 21, 2017

Just wanted to thank you guys for the great quality and workmanship you did on the steering box you sent me.
I have a 2008 Dodge 3500 6.7 that has been suffering with horrible steering issues. Lots of play, power steering surge/bumping, truck wanting to steer itself etc.. etc.. After a huge amount of time spent in forum research I decided to give your steering box a try. Wow what a nice piece of workmanship you did. I installed the steering box and now my truck drives better than new.
I cannot thank you enough....
Lyle B

Rated 5 out of 5

Aidan (Verified Owner) – July 31, 2016

Ordered this gearbox and couldn't be more happy with it. I coupled it with a gearbox brace and now my truck steers better than ever. After a pretty easy install that took me and my buddy about an hour or so, my truck is no longer a danger on the road.